Junior Data Analyst

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Description

The role focuses on analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to deliver actionable insights and business recommendations. It involves collaborating with Data Science, Data Engineering, and BI teams to design and implement end-to-end data solutions that address business needs. The position requires translating business questions into data requirements, applying advanced analytics techniques, and presenting findings through clear storytelling and impactful visualizations. Continuous learning and staying ahead of data science trends are essential to drive innovation and optimize data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Performs data analysis, for actionable insights, leveraging a range of data sources and relevant tools, with a curiosity to always keep learning (SAS, SQL, Power BI, Excel, Python, Hadoop, AWS, SalesForce Marketing Cloud, GitHub, Confluence, Jira)
• Collaborates closely within a wider ecosystem team of Data Science, Data Engineering & Business Intelligence, growing knowledge of how each one of these functions and how to put end-to-end data solutions together
• Presents data solutions in a way that speaks to the specific audience and takes them on a journey towards practical actions and solutions
• Translate business questions to be solved into data requirements and define a data solution to deliver against these requirements
• Proactively partner with Data Engineering team to refine data requirements and ensure the delivery of high-quality raw data to the Data Science team for model building

Qualifications

• Data Science
• Computer Science
• Statistics
• Mathematics

Application instructions:

• Absa 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