Senior Specialist: Data Analyst

at  Absa Bank Limited

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
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Analyst who will provide expert leadership and strategic support by leveraging a comprehensive understanding of client data and advanced technology platforms. The ideal candidate will take a pivotal role in driving key business initiatives, overseeing the successful execution of critical projects, and collaborating across departments to maximize value and align with broader business objectives.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Collaboration: Cultivate and maintain senior-level relationships with both business and IT stakeholders to ensure alignment between data modeling initiatives and strategic business objectives.
• Platform Optimization & Leadership: Evaluate and select optimal data platforms, develop complex analytical datasets, and design sophisticated reporting environments that enable self-service capabilities and foster data-driven decision-making.
• Architectural Oversight: Own the comprehensive understanding of business, customer, and technology requirements, with a proactive approach to identifying risks, opportunities, and potential innovations to enhance data-driven capabilities.
• Thought Leadership & Advocacy: Act as the subject-matter expert and champion for CIB Client Data, ensuring the highest standards of data quality and maintaining clear, concise communication of data architecture and strategy to diverse stakeholders.
• Complex Problem Solving & Innovation: Utilize advanced analytical expertise and creative problem-solving to address intricate business challenges, offering innovative solutions that drive strategic outcomes and operational efficiencies.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• BSc Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent (NQF Level 7).
• A minimum of 5 years in a data analytics or business analyst role, with a proven track record of leading data-driven initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and substantial experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI, SAS, and QlikView.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise in advanced data analytics tools and platforms, including Excel, Hadoop, SQL, SAS, and Hive.
• Demonstrated ability to craft and communicate compelling narratives from complex data sets, with outstanding presentation and communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of the entire data value chain—from data management practices to sophisticated data analytics.
• Exceptional analytical capabilities, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced 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 advertise

• Strategic Collaboration: Cultivate and maintain senior-level relationships with both business and IT stakeholders to ensure alignment between data modeling initiatives and strategic business objectives.
• Platform Optimization & Leadership: Evaluate and select optimal data platforms, develop complex analytical datasets, and design sophisticated reporting environments that enable self-service capabilities and foster data-driven decision-making.
• Architectural Oversight: Own the comprehensive understanding of business, customer, and technology requirements, with a proactive approach to identifying risks, opportunities, and potential innovations to enhance data-driven capabilities.
• Thought Leadership & Advocacy: Act as the subject-matter expert and champion for CIB Client Data, ensuring the highest standards of data quality and maintaining clear, concise communication of data architecture and strategy to diverse stakeholders.
• Complex Problem Solving & Innovation: Utilize advanced analytical expertise and creative problem-solving to address intricate business challenges, offering innovative solutions that drive strategic outcomes and operational efficiencies