Manager – Data & Analytics, Banking and Capital Markets

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Guide clients and teams through the development of analytics strategies, roadmaps, and implementation of initiatives.

• Evaluate and improve operating models, processes, and architecture in banking and capital markets.

• Examine and interpret trends and patterns in large and complex datasets.

• Recommend strategies for data preparation and integration for analytical purposes.

• Support the creation of forecasting and predictive analytics models.

• Derive insights through visual analytics, dashboards, and comprehensive reporting.

• Conduct interviews with clients to perform current-state and future-state gap analyses and identify root causes.

• Design process and data flows utilizing standard flowcharting methodologies.

• Provide tailored integrated data, analytics, and automation solutions to Banking and Capital Markets clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in Private Equity, FP&A, professional services (public accounting, advisory firms, or management consulting), or other finance-related roles.

• Understanding of financial products such as lending, finance, derivatives, equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and commodities.

• Familiarity with commercial banking, investment banking, broker-dealers, custody, fund administration, and investment management.

• Strong background in dimensional data modeling (Kimball/Inmon).

• Expertise in analyzing large datasets using statistical methods, data mining techniques, and visualization tools.

• Capability to communicate insights using PowerBI, Tableau, and Confluence.

• Knowledge of Snowflake or Microsoft Azure.

• Proficiency in SQL, Alteryx, and Power Automate / Query.

• Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering and translating stakeholder needs into data specifications.

• Ability to create innovative data-driven solutions.

• Experience in developing algorithms with R and/or Python.

• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Lean, or Waterfall methodologies.

• Understanding of Lead to Cash / Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, and Hire to Retire processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Management Accounting.

• CA, CIMA, CFA, or MBA preferred.

• Certification in Snowflake, Alteryx, PowerBI, or Tableau is a plus.

• Experience working with large enterprise organizations, private equity portfolio companies, or private equity sponsors is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail coupled with a big-picture mindset.

• Proven ability to build credibility both internally and externally.

• Attributes such as creativity, confidence, adaptability, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) with company matching.

• Generous parental and maternity leave policies.

• Technology stipends.

• Wellness reimbursement programs.