Data Analyst  at Rose Avenue Group

Job Description

Our Client, one of the largest in the Banking sector in Kenya is looking for a Data Analyst responsible for turning data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
• Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comparable
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities

Requirements

• First Degree; BSc. in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics
• 8-10 years experience; proven working experience as a Data Analyst is mandatory
• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages, databases, programming frameworks.
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills; as a bank data analyst is required to liaise efficiently with upper management and also work with a wide range of partners
• Thorough knowledge of banking procedures, policies, principles, functions, and regulations
• Excellent logical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, which enable the bank data analyst to efficiently interpret given data
• Excellent time management skills, as a bank data analyst is required to complete several tasks within given deadlines