Data Analyst

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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

We are Hiring...

OMI-iWYZE is looking for a Data Analyst to collect, analyse, report, and interpret data for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in subsequent appraisal of results.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience applying analytical methods to business problems.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience working in the general insurance industry.

Responsibilities

1. Business Requirements Identification: Proactively collect business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.
2. Data Exploration & Manipulation: Conduct research and select relevant information to enable testing, experimental adjustment, and analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools.
3. Advanced Analytics: Run advanced analyses and perform model assessments, validation, and enhancement activities, using software tools and functionalities.
4. Performance Improvement through Business Intelligence: Make recommendations to improve data and analytics systems and platforms, contributing to the continuous improvement and refinement of data and analytics strategy by conducting root cause analyses.
5. Insights and Reporting: Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports. Generate and test hypotheses and provide measurable and actionable insights and present dashboards to stakeholders.
6. Data Architecture: Consult and educate stakeholders on methods for streamlining and standardizing data recording to ensure quality and accuracy.
7. Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats.
8. Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

Skills: Action Planning, Application Development, Business Requirements Analysis, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Management, Data Modeling, Executing Plans, Gaps Analysis, IT Network Security, Management Reporting, Market Analysis, Policies & Procedures, User Requirements Documentation.

Competencies: Action Oriented, Business Insight, Cultivates Innovation, Drives Engagement, Drives Results, Manages Ambiguity, Manages Complexity, Optimizes Work Processes.

Education: NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent.

Closing Date: 07 March 2025, 23:59.