Senior Consultant - Business Transformation (Data Transformation & Analytics)
Cross Country Consulting
South Africa
ZAR 400 000 - 500 000
Job description
By joining our rapidly growing Data Transformation & Analytics practice you will serve out Banking and Capital Markets clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that help our clients solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success.
What You'll Do:
Lead our clients and teams on their analytics journey which includes collaborating on their strategic vision for analytics, crafting a pragmatic roadmap of initiatives, and aiding our clients in the implementation of these initiatives
Assess and enhance our clients' banking and capital markets businesses by modernizing their operating model, processes, and architecture to address emerging business priorities, regulatory changes, and long-term business outlook adjustments
Analyze and interpret trends or patterns in substantial and/or intricate data sets
Suggest strategies for easier preparation and blending of data to bolster analytics
Assist in creation of forecasting and predictive analytics models
Generate compelling insights through visual analytics, dashboards, and/or reporting
Conduct interviews with clients to perform current state/future state gap analysis and identify the root causes of challenges
Design process and data flows using standard flowcharting methodology
What You'll Bring:
3-7 years of Private Equity / FP&A / Professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm) / other finance-related work experience
Familiarity with a range of financial products including lending, finance, derivatives, equities, and fixed income; foreign exchange; and commodities
Knowledge of industries, including commercial banking, investment banking, broker-dealers, custody, fund administration, and investment management
Mindset: Business focused but tech-enabled
Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and correlations. This involves using statistical methods, data mining techniques, and visualization tools to derive actionable insights.
Data Storytelling and Visualization: Ability to effectively communicate insights and next steps through visualization tools such as PowerBI or Tableau
Data Management & Automation: Knowledge with data systems like Snowflake or Microsoft Azure and proficient in querying and managing data using SQL or tools like Alteryx and Power Automate / Query
Requirements Gathering: Proven experience in requirements gathering, including the ability to work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data requirements.
Critical Thinking and Creativity: Frame business problems with data challenges and develop innovative solutions with using data-driven approaches
Experience with development of algorithms leveraging R and/or Python
Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Lean, Waterfall).
Understanding of key finance (and other) processes like Lead to Cash / Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Hire to Retire.
Experience in supporting Large Enterprise organizations, Private Equity portfolio companies or Private Equity sponsors preferred.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to think from a “big picture” perspective.
Demonstrated track record of establishing credibility both internally and externally.
Creativity, confidence, and an agile/adaptable mindset
Qualifications:
B.Com / B.Com (Honors) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Accounting
CA / CIMA / CFA / MBA preferred
Certification in Snowflake / Alteryx / PowerBI / Tableau [preferred].