Specialist Data Analyst Digital Change

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank seeks a Data & Financial Analyst to join their Transactional Banking Change team. This pivotal role bridges data science and financial analysis, ensuring strategic decisions are based on actionable insights. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background and communication skills, thriving in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data analytics or data science.
• Strong foundation in financial concepts like forecasting, budgeting.
• Proficient in data tools including Excel, SQL, Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve data and financial analysis capabilities.
• Deliver consolidated reports with strategic insights.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and financial forecasting.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Financial concepts

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about turning data into strategic insights? Do you thrive at the intersection of analytics, finance, and change management? We’re looking for a Data & Financial Analyst to join our Transactional Banking Change team and elevate our decision-making capabilities.

This role is pivotal in bridging data science and financial analysis to ensure our projects and business strategies are grounded in accurate, timely, and actionable insights. You’ll also support the operational backbone of our change initiatives, maintaining governance and documentation excellence.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Data & Financial Analysis

• Build and evolve our data and financial analysis capabilities.
• Develop and enforce data quality standards and best practices.
• Design and manage dashboards, models, and reporting tools to assess project and portfolio health.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, ROI evaluations, and financial forecasting.
• Identify trends and insights across financial and operational data.

Reporting & Insights

• Deliver consolidated reports with strategic insights for stakeholders.
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for senior decision-makers.
• Create visualizations and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to track key metrics and KPIs.

Administrative & Strategic Support

• Maintain project documentation: risk registers, action logs, milestone trackers, and governance records.
• Participate in meetings, capturing key decisions, risks, and financial impacts.
• Support the development of project management frameworks and templates.

Data Quality Assurance

• Champion data integrity through validation, reconciliation, and auditing routines.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve data inconsistencies and improve data pipelines.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in data analytics or data science.
• Strong foundation in financial concepts: forecasting, budgeting, ROI analysis.
• Proficient in:
  • Data tools: Excel (advanced), SQL, Python or R
  • Visualization: Power BI or Tableau
  • Financial modeling: Excel-based
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills—able to tailor insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a dynamic environment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised