Data Analyst
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Description
Location: Cape Town | Work Type: In Office | Job ID: J107293
About our client:
With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of investing with care and seeks out top achievers who are looking to redefine and shape the future of the investment industry. Our client holds a firm belief that their work goes beyond financial gains and numbers, recognising the impact of their actions on the lives and futures of those they serve. With a specialised focus on emerging markets and a passion for Africa and China, our client offers independent advice, analysis, and reporting services to a diverse range of asset owners, investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, service providers, and brokers.
What you will be doing:
- Manage daily data retrieval, validation, reconciliation, and preparation.
- Oversee data storage, auditing, control, and formulate techniques for quality data collection.
- Respond to data-related queries and provide feedback to key stakeholders, including analysts and the R&D team.
- Maintain communication with data vendors and external providers.
- Analyse and gather requirements for system enhancements.
What our client is looking for:
- A relevant tertiary qualification would be ideal (Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Finance, etc.).
- Data Science / SQL related qualifications would be advantageous.
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
- Strong MS SQL skills, a good understanding of Microsoft Office products, and advantageous dashboarding experience.
- Practical experience and working knowledge of financial instruments.
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile environment experience are considered advantageous.
- Must be able to run and check data processes while safeguarding the integrity of sensitive data.
- Responsible for identifying and resolving data issues and tracking progress using issue-tracking software.
- Maintains communication with external service providers and communicates clearly and politely in writing and verbally.
- A proactive, detail-oriented, self-motivated team player who is a quick learner and willing to challenge the status quo.
Working Hours:
- Staff work one of two alternating shifts.
- Ordinary hours comprise 7.5 hours of work plus a 1-hour lunch break.
- Overtime is required from time to time to address system or data delivery issues.
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Requirements
Data Management, Data Analyst, SQL, Investment, Finance, Data Retrieval