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

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