
Business Intelligence Analyst | Sandton
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)
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)
Role Purpose
Use data to extract quantifiable insights from past trends and current conditions
that increase profitability and improve efficiency. The primary role is to turn
data into knowledge to enable and improve key business processes.
Business Requirements Identification
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.
Computer skills
Support business processes by understanding and effectively using standard
office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical
guidance as needed.
Support business processes by understanding and effectively using standard
office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical
guidance as needed.
Qlik Tech QlikView.; Advanced Office.; Business Intelligence Software
Data Collection and analysis
Provide technical guidance when required to analyse data trends for use in
reports to help guide decision making.
Business Requirements Analysis
Provide technical guidance when required to analyse the business
requirements that IT solutions must meet.
Review and Reporting
Provide technical guidance when required to review and create relevant, lucid
and effective reports.
Planning and Organising
Plan, organise, prioritise and oversee activities to efficiently meet business
objectives.
Action Planning
Develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on
recommendations and requirements.
Data Management
Acquire, organise, protect and process data to fulfill business objectives.
Compliance
Achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management
and/or operations.
Information and Data Regulations.
Verbal and Written Communication
Uses clear and effective verbal and written communications skills and express
ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.
Presentation skills
Communicate with other people by speaking in a clear, concise and compelling
manner.