Senior Analyst: Analytics and Reporting

Job Purpose

Spearhead a cross‑pillar analytics initiative encompassing Client/Commercial and Capital/Risk while enhancing People/HR, with a primary emphasis on portfolio optimization, data democratization, and client analytics at the deal level. Provide reliable data foundations, profound insights, and commercial narratives that unlock business potential, enhance capital efficiency, and expedite decision-making throughout the organization. An experienced, autonomous Senior Analyst with 8 years of expertise in managing end‑to‑end analytics across Client and Capital portfolios. Proficient in portfolio optimization, profitability analysis at the deal level, and the establishment of self-service analytical environments. Skilled in transforming complex data into insights suitable for executives that directly influence revenue, cost and capital optimization, as well as capital efficiency. Foster proactive analytics based on in-depth client data, aiming to optimize CIB’s portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

Portfolio Optimization & Commercial Value Delivery

• Develop and implement a portfolio optimization framework across HR, Client, and Capital pillars.
• Execute deal-level analytics including pricing, RAROC, fee elasticity, and scenario modeling.
• Recognize and assess commercial prospects, capital efficiencies, productivity enhancements, and cost determinants. Possess detailed knowledge of Basel 3 for effective deal structuring.
• Present optimized portfolio recommendations to Exco, MANCO, cluster leaders, and coverage teams.

Data Democracy & Analytics Enablement

• Create governed semantic models and curated datasets to facilitate self-service analytics.
• Institutionalize KPI libraries with precise definitions, lineage, and reconciliation to Finance, Risk, and HR.
• Develop analytical templates, dashboards, and automation tools to elevate organizational data literacy.

Cross‑Pillar Insight Integration

• Integrate Client and Capital insights into a cohesive narrative that elucidates trade-offs and business levers.
• Examine connections between workforce health, client outcomes, capital utilization, and profitability.
• Manage monthly performance packs that encompass People, Commercial, and Capital aspects.

Architecting Data Foundations

• Lead the development of analytical data architecture (Power BI, SQL, Python, Azure/Fabric).
• Promote data governance, quality assurance, privacy compliance, and model risk management.
• Supervise the ingestion, transformation, modeling, and deployment of analytical assets.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide cross-functional leadership to achieve unified objectives.
• Collaborate with HR, Coverage, IB, Markets, Finance, Risk/BSM, and Technology stakeholders.
• Challenge existing thought processes, frame decisions, and provide strategic clarity for senior leadership.

Commercial & Capital Expertise

• Analyze deal-level profitability and ensure adherence to pricing.
• Optimize RAROC, ROE, and RoRWA, including regulatory/economic capital connections and Basel III implications, as well as capital attribution.
• Apply portfolio optimization methodologies and conduct trade-off analyses.

Communication & Influence:

• Communicate confidently across all organizational tiers: frontline, senior management, and Exco.
• Skilled in storytelling with data, converting analysis into engaging narratives.
• Strong presentation abilities with the capacity to influence decision-making.
• Proficient in managing expectations of senior stakeholders and fostering clarity.

Leadership & Business Skills:

• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and structured thought processes.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives and tracking business performance.
• A collaborative mindset with a proven history of cross-functional teamwork.
• Capable of seamlessly transitioning into higher-responsibility roles.
• Experience in mentorship and team development.

People & HR Analytics:

• Automate existing processes, enhance data efficiencies, and reconstruct visualizations.
• Manage DEI automation and interpret engagement, alongside productivity analyses.

Preferred Qualification

• Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or Computer Science.
• Relevant certifications: Fabric, Co-pilot, Power-BI.

Analytical & Technical Skills

• Expertise in advanced data modeling and analytical capabilities (SQL, Python, Power BI, Excel).
• Strong experience in predictive modeling and machine learning.
• Proficient in data modeling (star, snowflake), semantic modeling, and API integration.
• Advanced analytics skills: forecasting, segmentation, scenario modeling, driver analysis.
• Power BI proficiency (executive dashboards, composite models, RLS, incremental refresh).
• Knowledge of data governance, lineage, documentation, KPI libraries, and reconciliations.

Minimum Experience Level

• 8+ years in analytics/BI, ideally within Financial Services and/or CIB.
• Established record of leading cross-functional analytics projects.
• Practical experience in delivering comprehensive analytical solutions.
• Proven ability to merge Client and Capital insights for optimal design and enhancement of key KPIs.
• Experience in managing senior stakeholders and presenting to Exco/MANCO.

Professional Knowledge

• Understanding of business and financial terminology, definitions, and calculations.
• Expertise in capacity planning and project management.
• Experience in change management.
• Familiarity with communication strategies.
• Knowledge of financial and management accounting principles.
• Understanding of governance, risk, and controls.
• Familiarity with principles of project management.
• Skills in strategic planning.
• Proficient in professional business writing and executive presentation skills.
• Business acumen and strong ability to convey narratives.

Behavioural Competencies

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building Partnerships
• Decision Making
• Business Acumen
• Guiding Team Success
• Planning and Organizing

EE Statement

Preference will be given to underrepresented groups.

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For inquiries, please reach out to the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566.