FirstRand Corporate Centre

Data Analyst

FirstRand Corporate Centre  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

To understand the various data sources, how the data flows through the organization and provide expertise and support through translating business needs into tangible solutions by analyzing data, conducting root cause analysis, and recommending improvements to data pipelines, data quality, metadata, master and reference data, data access management.

  • Understand data sources and map to target systems/ solutions.
  • Provide transformation rules to Data Engineers.
  • Understand business rules and requirements to solve specific use cases.
  • Ensure that process conforms to business objectives and complies with Group Information Architecture.
  • Apply company, business, Group and/ or relevant industry knowledge for analysis.
  • Prepare and present findings on data analysis in written and verbal reports to key stakeholders.
  • Assist with the mapping of the various source systems to the relevant enterprise data model elements (engage with the Data Modelers where the models need to be extended), and enterprise reference data.
  • Query and connect data from disparate sources to identify areas where changes are required.
  • Conduct analysis, time-series analysis, and classification models and deliver accurate and high-quality analysis (e.g. test design and analysis).
  • Utilize methodologies and methods for accessing, analyzing and presenting data.
  • Research new data sources and analytical tools with the aim of improving the process and underlying data analysis Understand the quality of data and engage with relevant stakeholders to correct data (if and when necessary), thereby ensuring usability is in line with requirements.
  • Keep up to date with new data assets and products in order to identify new opportunities, capabilities and trends that would add value to business.
  • Check accuracy of data and if it is within relevant thresholds (reasonability) and compare the new output with existing requirements.
  • Analyse and recommend changes to data pipelines of existing and new initiatives with the aim of aligning these to avoid duplication in data pipelines, inconsistent mappings, etc.
  • Partner with stakeholders to grasp problem specifics - collects, processes and analyses data to quantify the scope, nature and severity of the problem.
  • Engage with Data teams to understand the data landscape.
  • Engage and drive conversations with relevant stakeholders to unpack project and requirements.
  • Evaluate options based on business requirements and provide input into viable solution based on analysis.
  • Work with the relevant Data stakeholders when new data or changes to existing solutions are required and manage timelines and expectations with business.
  • Identify opportunities/changes which need to apply in Data Analytics solutions (e.g., Cubes/Production reports).
  • Attend relevant priority session and provide motivation to get item prioritized.
  • Ensure proper handover and provide relevant artifacts to stakeholders.

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

08/08/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

FirstRand Corporate Centre

About FirstRand Corporate Centre

The FirstRand Corporate Centre houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. The Corporate Centre’s stakeholders are external, such as regulators, shareholders, global developmental institutions and government; and also internal, mainly the market-leading businesses that service the group’s customers. These critical functions cover risk, compliance, governance, internal audit, treasury, finance and tax amongst many others. They require deep specialist and technical skills and ultimately represent the custodianship of the FirstRand group’s licence to operate.

Employees of the Corporate Centre develop a very unique perspective of the group because nowhere else can you own or be part of a mandate that operates across the portfolio. This allows for both big picture thinking and operational learning. It is also a great place to drive collaboration and a place to have a significant impact.

The Corporate Centre has adopted a blended approach to working, with a focus on balancing remote working and connections with colleagues in the workplace. Face-to-face interactions remain important to its way of working as these connections protect the business’s social capital, which is key to ensuring that FirstRand’s unique culture stays alive and continues to thrive.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sandton, ZA
Year Founded
Unknown
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