Who are we?Sanlam Developing Markets (SDM) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover, and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focuses on retail products, as well as group schemes.What will you do?This role is responsible for sourcing and transforming a wide range of data across the business into formats that can be used by end users to develop differentiating business insights. Assist in specifying complex business rules using specified toolsets to enable the data modellers to create complex analytical models. Responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the knowledge and information management and business intelligence architecture. Responsible for the design and delivery of high value and high performing knowledge and information management and business intelligence solutions for the organisation. Involved at all levels, from strategy to project execution to training. Leads Junior Analysts and takes responsibility for stakeholder engagement.Data PreparationAcquire data from various data sources and combine & transform data into interpretable datasets, reports or dashboardsAssess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniquesExtend the company's data with third party sources of information when requiredProcess, cleanse and verify the integrity of data used for analysisEnsure that the business requirements and subsequent development activities are supported by accurate information.Ideating and implementing best practice standards.Analysis and VisualisationCreate reports/dashboards using Microsoft BI stack.Interpret data, analyse results using analytical techniques and provide reports and/or dashboardsIdentify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data setsUse data to answer key questions about the business.Support and maintain the project data models at multiple levels of detail and functionality (conceptual, logical, normalised, relational, dimensional, application level, subject-level, integrated, etc.)Documenting processes.Stakeholder EngagementWork directly with management and other business users to gather requirements, provide status updates, and build relationshipsPresent information using data visualisation techniquesFacilitate requirements gathering workshops with the businessCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to analyse information needs, functional requirements and business processesWhat will make you successful in this role?Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's degree (Informatics/Computer science/engineering) or equivalentPractical experience in analytics, data modelling and data profiling5 years of experience performing data analyticsExperience working with data in various data sources and databasesExperience working in an agile environmentExperience in financial services an advantageKnowledge and SkillsStrong knowledge of and experience with tools SSRS, SSAS, Power BI, SSMS (T-SQL)Strong analytical-thinking and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience working with data in various data sources and databasesStrong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracyDemonstrated experience in handling large data sets and relational databases.CompetenciesCommunication skillsAccountabilityAnalytical thinkingInnovative thinkingBuilding and maintaining relationshipsResults drivenTeam successAdaptabilityExcellent attention to detailPersonal AttributesOrganisational savvy - Contributing through othersManages complexity - Contributing through othersPlans and aligns - Contributing through othersOptimises work processes - Contributing through othersBuild a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.Core CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing through othersCustomer focus - Contributing through othersDrives results - Contributing through othersCollaborates - Contributing through othersBeing resilient - Contributing through othersTurnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
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