Data Analyst - Sandton at National Empowerment Fund

Job description

Reporting:

• Analysis of data, mainly investment portfolio data for performance reporting purposes.
• Collect, validate and interpret data for strategic purposes.
• Compile Monthly and Quarterly Performance Reports.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for performance information.
• Develop data models as required.
• Compile quarterly economic outlook with emphasis to specific industries affecting the NEF.
• Work closely with management to identify and develop data requirements for the organisation.

Facilitating Strategy Planning:

• Prepare reports from data analysis conducted for input into organisational strategic conversations.
• Participate in the co-ordination of strategic planning workshops as required.
• Prepare presentations.

Research:

• Collect and analyse primary or secondary data for the department’s research purposes.
• Assist Strategy and Planning Manager to draft research reports in order to inform management’s decision-making at strategic level.
• Develop efficient tools to effectively share information through the organisation.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Economics qualification will be advantageous. 

Experience/Skills required

• 3 years relevant experience, preferably in the financial/consulting sectors;
• Sound financial analysis skills and knowledge of economic issues to serve as a Data Analyst;
• Excellent MS Office skills especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills;
• Ability to use pivot tables to analyse data;
• Analysis of data, mainly investment portfolio data for performance reporting purposes;
• Collect, validate and interpret data for strategic purposes;
• Compile quarterly economic outlook with emphasis to specific industries affecting the NEF;
• Collect and analyse primary or secondary data for the department’s research purposes;
• Good report writing skills;
• Research competency required.

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

• Organised
• Professional
• Self-motivated
• Good time management
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to work extra hours when required