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Head : Business Data Insights and Enablement

Head : Business Data Insights and Enablement

Absa Group LimitedJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
13 hours ago
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Job title : Head : Business Data Insights and Enablement

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 30, 2025

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Job Summary

  • We are seeking a senior leader to integrate and lead two high-performing data teams focused on two key headline product portfolios within the Personal and Private Banking cluster business.
  • This role is central to enabling strategic, data-driven decision-making and customer-centric innovation across the Personal and Private Banking segments.
  • This role falls within the Analytics & Modelling sub-job family, where the focus is on employing advanced analytics and modelling techniques to extract insights from data, inform decision-making, and support strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will act as a value enabler and integrator, bringing deep functional expertise and industry insight to shape and execute the data enablement strategy.
  • Importantly, the current teams are at varying levels of maturity and are primarily focused on reporting. This role requires a leader who can build and scale insight-generation capabilities, embedding advanced analytics practices and uplifting the overall data maturity.

    • Job Description

    Qualifications & Experience required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field (required).
  • Postgraduate qualification in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Applied Statistics (preferred).
  • Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in data analytics, insights, or data enablement roles within a commercial bank, specifically in Personal and Private Banking.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence data strategy across business and technical domains.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with engineering and data architecture teams to define and deliver structured, scalable data solutions.

    • Preferred Certifications (not all required)

  • SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional
  • Microsoft Certified : Power BI Data Analyst Associate
  • Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
  • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
  • Advanced SQL Certification

    • Key areas of responsibility / performance :

  • Insight Leadership & Capability Building : Transition reporting-focused teams into insight-driven analytics hubs. Develop and embed advanced modelling and analytics capabilities to unlock deeper customer and product insights.
  • Team Leadership, Development & Integration : Lead, manage & mentor two specialist teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture that values continuous learning, innovation, and delivery excellence.
  • Advanced Analytics & Modelling : Apply sophisticated techniques using SQL, SAS, Python, and BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to uncover trends, predict behaviours, and support strategic initiatives.
  • Data Quality & Governance : Champion high standards of data integrity, accuracy, and compliance. Implement robust governance frameworks aligned with regulatory and internal policies.
  • Operational Efficiency & Automation : Lead initiatives to automate reporting and streamline data processes, freeing up capacity for strategic analysis and innovation.

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration :

  • Partner with the Enablement team to embed horizontal capabilities, standardised tooling, and best practices across the data value chain.
  • Work closely with the Customer team to ensure insights are aligned with customer needs across products and channels.
  • Collaborate with the Engineering team and the Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) to define and structure data requirements, ensuring optimal data warehouse design and accessibility for analytics use cases.
  • Strategic Enablement & Monetisation : Translate insights into business opportunities, supporting sustainable growth, product optimisation, and data monetisation initiatives.
  • Functional Leadership : Influence and provide structure to key value elements within the data enablement function, aligning delivery with ABSA-wide strategic goals and benchmarking for optimal fit.
  • Change Enablement : Lead the planning and execution of controlled changes to data practices and processes, fostering innovation and organisational agility.

    • Education

  • Bachelor's Degree : Data Science

    • End Date : October 31, 2025

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