Senior Data Analyst (Cape Town)

About the role

Old Mutual is looking for a Senior Data Analyst for its Corporate Data Team in Cape Town. The role sits in the Reporting and Data Enablement function and reports to the Reporting and Data Enablement manager. It owns the technical delivery, operational stability and ongoing enhancement of analytical dashboards, calculators and decision-support tools, working closely with the Head of Data to build new data flows, models and tools.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, clean, analyse and interpret data to give insights mainly to internal and management teams.
• Visualise internal and external data flows and sets.
• Help design and develop new or improved reports, dashboards and data visualisation tools.
• Manage the technical operation of data tools, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to find data-driven solutions and stay up to date with industry trends.
• Model scenarios and future projections.
• Prioritise multiple projects and present insights to stakeholders.

Required profile

• Grade 12 with a Bachelor's degree in data analysis, statistics, mathematics, data science, business intelligence or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence or a related field.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle several projects at once.
• Ability to explain complex data insights to non-technical people.
• Strong understanding of the retirement and financial services industry.

Required skills

• Proficiency in R, Python, SQL and Power BI, and other data analysis tools.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving and clear communication.
• Knowledge of governance, risk and regulatory considerations.