Job DescriptionTo implement the Analytics standards in allocated business units, contributing to the monetisation of data through the development and delivery of advanced mathematical models and business principles that find hidden patterns and associations in data used to influence business strategy, inform channel design, and make predictions on client behavior.Ensure adoption and localization of appropriate model building policies, standards, frameworks, and governance processes, integrating business modelling and analytics value chain.Establish goals and strategies for the area of accountability in collaboration with senior data analytics management.Ensure ethical usage of information that complies with restrictions applied for privacy and sensitivity classification.Understand and ensure implementation and adherence to privacy business requirements, legislation, and policy.Ensure reporting of any Information Privacy Incidents and drive resolution of Privacy and Protection Audit.Provide and use data and analytic insights to improve customer experience through a better understanding of the customer context to identify monetization opportunities.Manage analytics team in the creation of high-quality analyses for all functions of the business, across the area of accountability.Create tactical plans for achievement of outputs/deliverables in collaboration with business stakeholders to understand information requirements for strategy delivery and define metrics that track performance.Drive team performance of analytics solutions; enhance data systems and streamline business processes to impact overall business results while keeping costs in check.Analyse available data to identify information commercialization opportunities that have not been explored to address business needs and revenue options.Ensure analytics productionization in the approved FirstRand architecture by translating technical data information into practical business information that addresses identified needs.Analyse information requirements, availability, and quality of data to feed into Data and Information Management function and forums for resolution.Oversee the appropriate manipulation and analysis of data to meet the needs of the business for future work and to ensure high information quality and reliability across the business.Integrate analytics into operational processes to improve efficiency and client experience.Ensure development of core analytical capabilities or model libraries using advanced statistical, quantitative, or econometric techniques.Manage overall project dependencies and long-term prioritization of the business's overall analytical needs and opportunities.Serve as SME for analytics, applying understanding of the operations of the business product or service.Define the business questions for the Business unit that need to be answered; define appropriate analytics models and identify relevant data sources for analysis.Address business problems and opportunities through robust underlying analytics.Translate business requirements into tangible solutions or models utilizing understanding of business value and interrelated nature of projects, models, and processes.Ensure accurate development and application of analytical algorithms and methods to build, test, and implement advanced mathematical models and analytical solutions that address business problems, opportunities, and improve business outcomes, such as reduced risk and costs, increased profitability, and optimized efficiency.Provide requirements to Business Information Management Function as Supplier or Owner of Data to ensure data is prepared for consumption as an organizational asset.Create team tactical plans for achievement of outputs or deliverables in collaboration with Technology stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of analytical solutions and models to support business requirements.Ensure governance and compliance rules are followed in the application and implementation of predictive models to enable the business to manage risk.Maintain ownership and oversee the implementation of models.Monitor output and accuracy of models.Ensure the documentation and auditing of relevant models, projects, and processes.Provide input into business strategies through data analysis that proactively improves efficiency, identifies risks, saves costs, and drives innovation.Lead business through efforts that drive performance and potential by using existing and new data sources and techniques.Enable business unit to understand its own health, find growth levers, and identify opportunities for optimization.Create new data-driven approaches for generating business insights through data analytics and addressing unanswered business issues proactively.Ensure validation and interpretation of analytical results and creation of reports and presentations for data analytics management, departmental heads/management, and relevant stakeholders.Collaborate with numerous departments across the business to assist in the proper use of data that ensures delivery of desired operational results.Model and drive a data-driven culture that values data as an asset with business value.Lead relevant change and communications functions to drive functional maturity.Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence.Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.Take all necessary actions to ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy, and governance requirements in the area of accountability.Ensure implementation of relevant policies, governance, and practice standards across the business.Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices, and business's internal compliance procedures and requirements.Ensure compliance is adopted in terms of systems and procedures as laid out by the business.Implement and provide input into the development of governance and compliance procedures and processes within the area of specialization and identify risks.Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations, sharing of knowledge, and creation of buy-in.Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and provide work support.RequirementsExpert knowledge within a pricing role5+ years' experience in an analytics-related role2+ years' experience in managing peopleStrong presentation, data management, analytical, and reporting skillsExcellent SAS / SQL / PowerBI skillsQualificationHonours in an analytical discipline (advantageous)Relevant degree in Math, Stats, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, Physics, or Actuarial ScienceJob DetailsApplication Closing Date: 31/07/24All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.Should you have any queries, please log it via MyQ.About UsServing retail and commercial customers, FNB is so much more than a bank, offering life and short-term insurance, innovative savings and investment products, and a digital universe of solutions that help customers navigate challenges and opportunities of everyday life. It has a market-leading app and a globally recognised rewards system in eBucks. FNB has won multiple awards, including the Strongest Banking Brand in the World in the Brand Finance Banking 500 2023 report. FNB represents multiple opportunities for you to build an exciting and rewarding career, especially if you want to change people's lives in an authentic, profound, and sustainable way.
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