Operational Reference Data Analyst

About the role

Standard Bank Group is looking for an Operational Reference Data Analyst to join its Johannesburg office in a contract position. You will maintain the integrity and accuracy of operational reference data across the bank's systems, ensuring data quality and supporting business operations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and manage operational reference data across multiple systems and databases, keeping it consistent and accurate
• Run data quality assurance and validation checks, analyse data issues and implement corrective actions
• Document data processes, procedures and governance standards to ensure compliance
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to understand data needs and support system enhancements
• Produce reports and analytics on data integrity metrics and quality performance
• Support system implementations, data migrations and reference data cleansing initiatives
• Ensure adherence to data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements, and keep audit trails of data changes
• Provide technical support to end users on reference data queries

Required profile

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Data Analytics, Finance, Risk Management or Business Analytics
• Proven experience in data analysis, data management or a related analytical role
• Experience building and maintaining OSD data-quality dashboards, monitoring data publication from CIF to OSD, tracking remediation and refreshing Power BI dashboards
• Experience with data quality assurance, reference data management or master data management (MDM) platforms
• Experience in a regulated industry or compliance-focused environment

Required skills

• SQL and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and database structures
• Familiarity with financial, operational or ERP systems