MFC Senior Data Analyst

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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

In this role, you will form part of RMM within the Mass Foundation Cluster which is one of the largest customer-facing business segments in Old Mutual. Our vision is to be our customers' most trusted financial partner, passionate about helping them achieve their lifetime goals. Our mission is to enable positive futures for our customers, by bridging the gap between their resources and their financial service’s needs. Our primary goal is to facilitate access to financial solutions for our customers and to keep pace with their changing needs. Our target market is the low and emerging-middle income segment.

The incumbent is required to collect, analyse, report, and interpret data for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in subsequent appraisal of results.

Role Accountabilities:

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 adjustment 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.

Insights and Reporting

• Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports.

• Generates and test hypotheses and provide measurable and actionable insights and presents dashboards to stakeholders in presentations.

Data Architecture

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

Data Collection and Analysis

• Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. This 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.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years IT/Analytics related experience.

• IT/Statistical related degree/diploma is preferred.

• SQL, Alteryx, Tableau and PowerBI experience is essential.

Skills

Alteryx, Business Intelligence (BI), Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Structured Query Language (SQL), Tableau (Software)

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 (Required)

Closing Date

05 May 2025 , 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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