Specialist: Data Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a data analytics professional with 1–2 years of experience to collect, analyze, and transform large datasets into actionable business insights. You will build dashboards in Tableau or Power BI and collaborate with multiple departments to understand data needs and drive efficiency.

The role emphasizes applying advanced statistical techniques, data mining, and cross-functional teamwork to support strategic decisions within the insurance/finance space.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a similar environment.
• Bachelor’s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights that drive business performance.
• Use advanced statistical techniques and data mining methodologies to support business decisions.
• Create reports and dashboards to present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to communicate data insights.
• Identify key processes for improvement and potential automation.
• Collaborate with finance, underwriting, claims, and other departments to gather data and understand business needs.
• Partner with IT and data engineering to ensure data infrastructure supports analytical needs.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Stay updated with trends in data analytics, cost management, and insurance industry.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Data mining

Visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Statistics or Mathematics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

• 1 - 2 years experience in a similar environment
  
• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Finance, Economics, Data Science,Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field

Responsibilities:

• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drivebusiness performance
• Use advanced statistical techniques and data mining methodologies to support businessdecisions
• Create comprehensive reports and dashboards to present findings to senior management andstakeholders
• Develop visualizations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar to effectively communicatecomplex data insights
• Conduct detailed analysis to identify key process and potential areas for
  streamlining/automation
• Work closely with finance, underwriting, claims, and other departments to gather data andunderstand business needs
• Partner with IT and data engineering teams to ensure data infrastructure supports analyticalneeds
• Support strategic initiatives by providing data-driven insights and recommendations
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overallbusiness performance
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in data analytics, cost management,and the insurance industry
• Experiment with new methodologies and tools to enhance analytical capabilities and businessimpact