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 SummaryTo provide specialist advice and support in the collection and analysis of data and creation of information and reports to inform decision making, through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).Job DescriptionData Collection & Processing- Gather data from various internal systems, databases, and external sources.- Clean, validate, and process raw data to ensure accuracy for analysis.Reporting & MI Creation- Generate regular MI reports and dashboards to support various teams, ensuring they are accurate and timely.- Use reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) to create visualizations that communicate trends and insights.- Assist with the preparation of weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reports as required.Data Analysis- Conduct basic analysis of key data points, spotting trends, patterns, and areas of opportunity or concern.- Collaborate with the team to interpret findings and prepare actionable insights.Data Quality & Integrity- Ensure high data integrity by performing data quality checks and troubleshooting inconsistencies.- Work closely with data governance teams to maintain accurate and clean datasets.Collaboration & Support- Collaborate with other analysts and departments to support cross-functional projects and provide data insights.- Assist senior analysts and management with data requests and ad-hoc analysis.Required Skills and QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.Technical Skills:- Proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data visualization).- Basic knowledge of SQL for querying databases.- Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to analyze data, and identify trends and patterns.Communication: Ability to clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Problem-Solving: Eagerness to learn new skills and tools to solve data problems.- Previous internship or coursework in data analysis, business intelligence, or reporting.- Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques.- Familiarity with Python or R for data manipulation is a plus.Key CompetenciesAttention to Detail: Ensures high-quality outputs by checking data and reports meticulously.Adaptability: Quick to learn new tools and adapt to changing reporting requirements.Proactivity: Takes initiative to improve reports and develop new insights.Digital familiarity: Exposure to several digital platforms.Innovation: Demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying new ways to enhance data reporting and analysis processes.Stakeholder Management: The ability to engage and communicate with stakeholders to gather requirements and communicate findings and insights.Delivering Results and Meeting Customer ExpectationsEducationHigher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)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.
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