Manager - Data & Analytics (Banking and Capital Markets)

Team: BT-Data Transformation & Analytics

Location: South Africa

Commitment: Full-Time Employee

Workplace Type: remote

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:

• 5+ 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 and solid foundation in dimensional data modeling (Kimball/Inmon)
• 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 and Confluence for documentation
• 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.
• High Energy, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit

Qualifications:

• B.Com / B.Com (Honors) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Accounting
• CA / CIMA / CFA / MBA preferred
• Certification in Snowflake / Alteryx / PowerBI / Tableau [preferred].