Data Analyst
Listing reference: nef_000042
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 9 April 2024
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Location: Sandton
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The National Empowerment Fund is looking for a Data Analyst to join the Strategy and Planning team on a fixed-term period.
Job description
Reporting:
- Analysis of data, mainly investment portfolio data for performance reporting purposes.
- Collect, validate and interpret data for strategic purposes.
- Compile Monthly and Quarterly Performance Reports.
- Respond to ad hoc requests for performance information.
- Develop data models as required.
- Compile quarterly economic outlook with emphasis to specific industries affecting the NEF.
- Work closely with management to identify and develop data requirements for the organisation.
Facilitating Strategy Planning:
- Prepare reports from data analysis conducted for input into organisational strategic conversations.
- Participate in the co-ordination of strategic planning workshops as required.
- Prepare presentations.
Research:
- Collect and analyse primary or secondary data for the department’s research purposes.
- Assist Strategy and Planning Manager to draft research reports in order to inform management’s decision-making at strategic level.
- Develop efficient tools to effectively share information through the organisation.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Economics qualification will be advantageous.
Experience/Skills required
- 3 years relevant experience, preferably in the financial/consulting sectors;
- Sound financial analysis skills and knowledge of economic issues to serve as a Data Analyst;
- Excellent MS Office skills especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills;
- Ability to use pivot tables to analyse data;
- Analysis of data, mainly investment portfolio data for performance reporting purposes;
- Collect, validate and interpret data for strategic purposes;
- Compile quarterly economic outlook with emphasis to specific industries affecting the NEF;
- Collect and analyse primary or secondary data for the department’s research purposes;
- Good report writing skills;
- Research competency required.
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
- Organised
- Professional
- Self-motivated
- Good time management
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Willingness and ability to work extra hours when required