Data Analyst

About the position

An experienced Data Analyst who has strong data analytics capabilities, can manipulate and transform data, and who is able to attend to data related queries is required by this dynamic, fast growing organisation based in Sandton

We are looking for candidates who enjoy working with data, are able to process large volumes of data, conduct data analyses, and come forth with outcomes that will drive business decisions. The successful individual needs to be an A- team player who works alongside others to identify and or contribute to initiatives leading to company success.
Requirements

• Qualification: Mathematical / statistical background e.g. B.Sc. Mathematics / Statistics / Actuarial Science / B. Engineering
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in: Strong data analytical skill set (data manipulation / data transformation / data querying)
• Strong statistical background
• 5+ years of experience in analysis / modelling (not only using Excel, but other tools including SQL / SAS): need to be able to work with millions of rows.
• Creative (coming up with new solutions)
• Problem solver
• Computer Languages: SAS (required) / SQL (required) / Advanced Excel (required) / Excel VBA (preferencial) / Python (preferencial) / R (preferencial)

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking.
• Data analysis.
• Attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and executives.
• Ability and attitude to get things done.
• Be flexible to changing business needs and priorities.
• Self-driven: motivated and able to work on their own.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee credit risk across the business.
• Measure and manage the performance across multiple credit products.
• Build scorecards.
• Evaluate and improve business decisions, substantiated by data driven analyses.
• Manage small credit team (delegating work, setting timelines for deliverables and ensure high work quality through mentorship).
• Creating credit strategies.
• Running and improving forecasting simulations.
• Reporting back to management around the credit risk status of the business

Desired Skills:

• Data Analyst
• SQL
• Modeling
• Excel VBA
• Analytical skills
• SAS
• Data Manipulation