Credit, Capital and Finance Data Analyst

Description

Within ICIB we believe in deeply embedding our analysts into the different businesses that we run. As an analyst, you will sit and report to the business team that you support, really getting to know the subject matter where you apply your trade.

Our technical skillset includes business analytics, strategic research, data science, compliance and risk analytics, and commercial business case modelling and development.

We use data assets (including client, product, financial, interaction, and behavioural data), market information (including trends) and client feedback (including competitor sentiment) to provide the business with actionable insights that elevate and drive business strategy.

The expectation of the role is to principally develop advanced analytics solutions (including RPA, machine learning, and other AI solutions) to deliver business value, while collaborating with various teams. Our model is that of project ownership, asking our consultants to build end-to-end partnerships and solutions as per business requirements. From engaging stakeholders on the business need, to developing the technical insights and solutions, to presenting the findings through data storytelling; you will own and drive projects.

The candidate's technical responsibility will focus on building, testing, reviewing, and delivering advanced analytics solutions, quantifying business value, and driving our advanced analytics capability forward. A risk-conscious approach to toolset and dataset selection as well as overall solution design is critical, along with a firm view to ensure fairness and minimise bias in model outputs. Adherence to important regulatory standards like POPIA is a must.

Your role will be project based with day-to-day development of solutions, engagements with key stakeholders, driving strategy through solution prioritisation and the ability to create a platform of generating new ideas

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialised data science expertise, with a clear understanding of prioritisation to deliver commercial value aligned with strategic objectives
• In collaboration with others, interpret data and deliver insights, data stories and recommendations to enhance business strategy
• Identify appropriate internal and external data sources, extracting and analysing datasets to interpret trends or patterns
• Develop and review use cases to determine commercial viability of strategic initiatives
• Evaluate current tools and technologies to develop use cases for upgrades and enhancements
• Proactively manage projects for timely and accurate completion within scope of responsibility
• Engage with key stakeholders to improve, deliver, pivot and review strategic initiatives
• Utilise existing data analysis tools and / or design and develop analytical models to support business objectives
• Develop graphs, reports, and presentations of project results
• Collaborate with data teams to enhance our model governance frameworks, and ensure these are applied to the building of advanced analytics solutions
• Assist in driving data literacy within the organisation
• Maintain the integrity of data processes to ensure continuous improvement of data quality that supports compliance with legal, regulatory and industry best practice
• Maintain security and audit controls in order to protect the data solutions and its environment
• Keep abreast of latest developments in data, technology, banking and world events

Experience, skill and capability

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