BI Analytics & Insights Analyst – Absa
Location: Not specifiedPosted: 2026
Job Summary
The BI Analytics & Insights Analyst transforms raw data into actionable insights through advanced analytics, data engineering, visualization, and predictive modeling. This role supports strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and a data-driven culture while ensuring strong data governance and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Business Intelligence & Analytics- Partner with stakeholders to translate analytical requirements into BI solutions
- Develop and optimize BI dashboards, reports, and analytical frameworks
- Define/manage KPIs aligned to business strategy (Revenue, Profitability, Customer acquisition & retention, Credit portfolio, Liquidity)
- Perform deep-dive analyses to identify patterns, root causes, and opportunities
- Support management reporting, executive dashboards, and board-level insights
- Design and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines from multiple sources
- Develop and optimize data models (star/snowflake schemas)
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and performance across datasets
- Collaborate with IT and cloud teams on architecture and platform optimization
- Design interactive Power BI dashboards and reports
- Implement DAX measures, time intelligence, and performance optimization
- Manage datasets, refresh schedules, Row-Level Security (RLS), and deployment pipelines
- Enforce governance standards and master data management
- Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain data dictionaries, lineage, metadata, and validation rules
- Act as a trusted analytics advisor to business teams
- Train and support users on BI tools and dashboards
- Contribute to analytics best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, or related field
- Master’s degree is a plus
Preferred Experience
- Minimum 4 years technical experience
- Experience in large, complex organizations with multiple stakeholders
Knowledge and Skills
Technical Skills:- BI frameworks, KPI design, analytics for business performance
- Power BI: Advanced DAX, Power Query, data modeling, RLS, performance tuning
- Data Engineering: SQL (advanced), ETL/ELT, pipelines, warehousing
- Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or cloud platforms
- Data Governance: Data quality, metadata management, privacy, and security
- Problem-solving, attention to detail, analytical thinking, curiosity
- Effective communication, time management, prioritization
- Adaptability, flexibility, and continuous learning
Education Requirements
- Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) in Physical, Mathematical, Computer, and Life Sciences (Required)
This role is ideal for candidates who combine technical BI expertise, strong data engineering skills, and business insight to drive actionable analytics across a complex banking environment.
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