BI Data Analyst else Data Analyst page is loaded BI Data Analyst else Data Analyst Apply remote type Hybrid locations Sandton time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-15962574 Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. Job SummaryTo provide support to the business through the development and maintenance of accurate information and the analysis of available information. To provide valuable insights for strategic decision making and accurate information for day-to-day operational management.Job Description Key accountabilities Accountability:  Management information ProductionSource information from different data warehouses, data marts, manual systems and on-line systems based on knowledge of appropriate data sources given the business requirementCollect and package data into usable and user friendly management information for the relevant teams and stakeholders in the businessDevelop new reports, report formats and standards based on identified user requirements for the business, using multiple technologiesAnalyse derived information to create value add understanding of insights and opportunities presented by the data setPrepare customised reports based on identified requirements from the business at largeDevelop regular performance reports particularly related to needs of the business sales force to aid performance measurement and management.Continuously identify opportunities to automate reports and to eliminate duplicate and manual report production Accountability:  Provide value-add insightDevelop a thorough understanding of the key business challenges through engagement with all stakeholders in the businessIdentify opportunities through which Analytics can assist in addressing these challenges, present these to relevant stakeholders and implementIdentify business opportunities in support of the business sales initiatives through analysis of the business management information and management information that may reside outside the business.Assist stakeholders in developing business cases for new products by providing relevant information to support identified business opportunities. Ensure that the management information input in business cases is credible by ensuring accuracy of the data usedPropose approaches to the business on monitoring measures or key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with the business case and business model and ensure creditability of data received to support the measures or KPIsAnalyse trends within the business data to reduce risks, optimise performance of the business and inform People Function decisions.Accountability: Governance and controlConduct integrity checks on all extracted data to ensure correct data is incorporated into reportsEnsure the accuracy of data within the business and ensure consistent use of dataEscalate data integrity issues to relevant Manager / Data Management ensure that these receive priority to maintain a high-level of data integrity.Check all existing and new reports for accuracy and data integrity Accountability:  Business partneringBuild effective working relationships with business stakeholders to develop a detailed understanding of their business imperatives and objectives.Maintain an interactive process with stakeholders as the analytical solution is being developed - present and receive feedback on work-in-progress.Perform a consultancy role with business stakeholders. Present the final analytical outputs to stakeholders and assist in interpreting the results and providing advice & recommendations on the implementation of actions.Educate users where required on the design or how to utilise the solution.Engage with the business teams on an ongoing basis to understand management information needs and sensitise them to any relevant existing reports or management information outputs that will result in value add opportunities in their respective areasConduct impact analysis of any proposed changes that will impact on management information reportingActively engage and participate in new initiatives within the business to ensure that the management information component is addressedEngage with other key stakeholders within the Group to ensure that the business leverages off what is available and are aware of initiatives in the group that may impact on the business Accountability:  Continuous self-development and growthStay abreast of knowledge and skills relevant to the level and area of work, as well as actively seeking to attain those required for the next level of work with particular focus on best practicesContinuously enhance the business expertise by analysing its drivers, key indicators, relationships and trends.Consider all influencing events, quantify the impact on the business and pro-actively find solutionsDevelop a thorough knowledge of various systems and related reporting including ability to build / adjust reports within Workday. Education Bachelor's Degree: Information TechnologyAbsa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised About UsTruly AfricanWe are a diversified standalone African financial services group, delivering an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth, investment management and insurance.Absa Group Limited is listed on the JSE and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 41 000 employees.We own majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, the Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (ABSA Bank in Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia. We also have representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria, as well as insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia.#J-18808-Ljbffr