Business Intelligence Analyst at Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH)

Specification    
JOB PURPOSE

• Use data to extract quantifiable insights from past trends and current conditions that increase TIH profitability and improve efficiency. The primary role is to turn data into knowledge to enable and improve key business processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Requirements Identification

• Collect business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.

Insights and Reporting

• Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports, identifying and interpreting complex patterns and trends, and translating those insights into actionable recommendations.

Data Collection & Analysis

• Conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.

Needs Assessment

• Explore issues or needs, establishing potential causes and barriers as well as related issues.

Data Management

• Use data management systems to deliver prescribed outcomes with guidance from senior colleagues. This includes being responsible for operating key elements of the system.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Contribute to stakeholder engagement through identifying stakeholders, finding out their needs/issues/concern and reacting to these by arranging meetings and events and drafting supporting materials to promote understanding and commitment.

Database Specifications

• Provide information and comments on suitability during approval process for database specifications to ensure all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.

Application Software Development

• Contribute to development of existing and new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Contribute to development of new applications to meet customer requirements

Personal Capability Building

• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education and trends.

Product Training

• Help to prepare product training for specific technical areas following precedents and established procedures; run small training programs for specific areas using prepared content and working under the supervision of senior colleagues.

Requirements    
General Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Business Management,
• Statistics, Economics or similar (bachelor degree requirement might be waived with proven specialized training/certifications) (Essential); Majoring in Statistics or Data Science (Advantageous)

General Experience

• 3 or more years of proven business analysis or related experience (Essential);
• Experience and knowledge of the financial insurance industry (Advantageous)
• SAQA Accredited Equivalent - It is the onus of the applicant to provide TIH and its subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet the equivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application. As a registered
• Financial Service Provider, we are mandated to ensure that all our representatives are and remain fit and proper at all times. By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualification and or accreditation or confirm that you are working towards meeting the competency requirements.
• You further consent to the relevant information being verified.

Job Closing Date    19/08/2021