Data Analyst

Who we are

Yoco is one of Africa's largest fintech companies, building an ecosystem of intuitive, dynamic payments and business tools. These connected tools are easy to tailor to diverse business needs, enabling brave businesses to do better and grow.

Founded in 2015, we now process over US$3 billion annually for over 400,000 businesses.

We are powered by over 330 people across our three talent hubs in the Netherlands and South Africa. We come from different backgrounds and have different viewpoints, so we can keep building cutting-edge financial tools for growing businesses.

We’re growing fast. With growth comes compelling challenges, which means that if you’re an ambitious problem-solver with big ideas you will be challenged, stimulated, and grow with us at Yoco. You have a passion for doing good. You’re bright and grounded, experimental and brave.

We believe growing together is a commitment and that it means being uncomfortable and overcoming problems, and when faced with such problems seeing opportunities where others see barriers. But we know it’s not for everyone.

We don’t stop pushing, we break things to rebuild, we challenge ourselves, and inspire each other. We’re constantly evolving - and we’re doing it fast.

Be Brave and Grow With Us.

About the Data and Analytics team

Our Data & Analytics team plays a pivotal role in empowering decision-making across the business with data-driven insights. If you are passionate about solving complex problems, love working with data, and are excited by the opportunity to make a tangible impact, then Yoco is the place for you. 

About the role

We are seeking a Data Analyst to join our Data & Analytics team. In this role, you will transition from foundational analytical tasks to more advanced projects that directly impact Yoco’s decision-making processes. You’ll build your technical expertise while developing essential professional skills, working closely with stakeholders to translate data into actionable insights. This role is ideal for someone who has experience in analytics and is ready to take on more responsibility in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What you will be doing

• Execution: Manage and deliver medium-complexity analytical projects, ensuring alignment with Yoco’s strategic objectives. Perform quality assurance on analyses, applying problem-solving skills to diagnose business challenges and provide actionable insights.
• Steering: Support tactical decision-making through data insights, contribute to KPI and OKR tracking, and help prioritize high-value projects. Participate in team discussions to build strategic awareness.
• Data Product: Own specific data domains, building and maintaining dashboards in Looker and developing SQL and DBT skills for scalable data transformations. Uphold Yoco’s data standards through regular quality checks.
• Cross-Business Responsibilities: Collaborate with other analysts and stakeholders on cross-functional projects, proactively identifying needs and aligning analyses to support Yoco’s goals.
• Meta Skills: Communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, develop business acumen, and pursue continuous skill development.
• Technical Skills: Build SQL proficiency, gain experience with DBT for data modelling, and use LookML in Looker for reporting. Ensure data quality and identify opportunities for workflow automation.
  

About you

• Experience: You have 2-3 years of experience in an analytics or data-related role, working with SQL and data visualisation tools. Prior experience with Looker, DBT, or similar tools is a plus.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in SQL with a strong understanding of data modelling. Experience in data visualisation tools like Looker and an interest in learning DBT for data transformations.

• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose business challenges and deliver data-driven insights.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable information for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Collaboration: A team player who is comfortable working cross-functionally and supporting junior team members.

The people we’re looking for

We’re looking for brave people who want to grow. And as Yoco grows we hope they stay with us, long term.

Growing can be a daunting task and it’s not for everyone. We never stop pushing, we break things to rebuild, we challenge ourselves, and inspire each other to push further.

So, who are you? You’re a curious problem-solver with a passion for doing good. You’re bright and grounded, experimental and brave. You play open cards and get stuck in. You’re not afraid of change. You close the loop.

Find out more about who we are here.

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