Senior Data Analyst

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Job Description

At OM Bank, we strive to attract great people who are passionate about coming together for a higher purpose- building something unique and aspirational, always aiming to be the best they can be. We are rooted in our purpose of inspiring and enabling our customers to grow and sustain their prosperity.
Collect, analyse, report, and interpret data for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in subsequent appraisal of results.

Responsibilities

Business Requirements Identification

Proactively collect business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals, in order to garner the "why" of the requirements and the benefits of such requirements.

Data Exploration & Manipulation

Conduct research and select relevant information to enable testing, experimental adjustustment and
analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools. Coordinates data exploration and manipulation input to strategic projects where integrated data sets are required.

Advanced Analytics

Run advanced analyses and perform model assessments, validation, and enhancement activities, using software tools and functionalities.

Performance Improvement through Business Intelligence

Make recommendations to improve data and analytics systems and platforms, contributing to the continuous improvement and refinement of data and analytics strategy by conducting root cause analyses.

Data Architecture

Consult and educate stakeholders on methods for streamlining and standardizing data recording to ensure quality and accuracy.

Strategic Business Insight Generation
Deliver advanced analytical insights to Executive Leadership, Provincial General Managers and key stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable recommendations related to sales performance, incentive effectiveness, distribution economics and business planning. Proactively identify trends, opportunities and risks to support data-driven decision-making and optimise business performance.

Automation & Process Optimisation
Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual reporting, incentive administration, forecasting and analytical processes. Lead and support the design of scalable, efficient data solutions that improve operational effectiveness, reduce manual workload and enhance accuracy and turnaround times across the function.

Risk Mitigation & Knowledge Continuity
Support the documentation, standardisation and continuous improvement of critical business processes, including incentive governance, sales hierarchy management, forecasting, executive reporting and performance measurement. Contribute to reducing key-person dependency by strengthening knowledge sharing, improving process resilience and ensuring business continuity across the Distribution Support function.

Data Collection and Analysis

Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of relevant industry best practices, business acumen, and broadening of individual skills such as presentation, communication and visualisation through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or Equivalent

• 3-5 years relevant experience within data analysis

• Must have advanced Microsoft Excel experience

• Must have relevant experience using SQL, Power BI or other relevant data extraction/visualisation tools.

• Financial/Banking industry experience would be advantageous

 

Skills

Action Planning, Application Development, Business Requirements Analysis, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Management, Data Modeling, Executing Plans, Gap Analysis, IT Network Security, Management Reporting, Market Analysis, Policies & Procedures, User Requirements Documentation

Competencies

Action Oriented

Business Insight

Cultivates Innovation

Drives Engagement

Drives Results

Manages Ambiguity

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

05 August 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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