Junior Analyst - Sandton at Paycorp Holdings

Job description 
Data Analysis & Big Data Management:

•  Conduct comprehensive data analysis to derive actionable insights and support decision-making processes
•  Utilize statistical methods and tools to interpret complex data sets
•  Critically analyse cash forecast trends, ability to interpret and understand cash forecast trends and performance
•  Optimisation of cash holdings, understanding the P&L drivers and how these drivers link to operational efficiencies
•  Work with large and complex datasets, ensuring data quality and integrity
•  Develop and implement strategies for handling and analyzing big data effectively
•  Responsible for daily/weekly/monthly reporting and the ability to identify opportunity for automation within these processes

 Practical Application:

•  Ability to understand the practical application of a SMART ATM, understanding the data life cycle (from hardware to software)
•  Ability to technically understand the functioning of the SMART ATM Hardware components
•  Understand system integrations
•  Assist in devising and operationalising the “top up” and “uncash” model needed to maximise profitability
•  Unpacking and providing input on the right denomination mix to minimise cash holding and unnecessary uncashes
•  Categorising the sites into different categories based on their different activity and usage (merchant usage and card holder demand)

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a STEM related field
•  Strong coding skills (at a minimum Python)
•  Proficiency in handling and analyzing big data sets (Big Data science Background will be preferred)
•  Advanced Excel skills for data manipulation and reporting
•  Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI)
•  Familiarity with database systems (SQL)
•  Knowledge of machine learning concepts would be advantageous
•  Strong analytical, Business and financial acumen