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Business Intelligence Analyst, Fintech Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Optasia
Title: Business Intelligence Analyst, Fintech
Company: Optasia
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 38 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.
We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.
As member of the Business Intelligence team in Optasia, you will be a significant contributor of company's data-driven decision making and profits optimization. You will show extensive experience of providing business insights and building BI tools and dashboards and as part of a larger team of 75 people, you will be working closely with Data Engineers, Credit Risk Analysts, Data Scientists as well as Commercial and Product stakeholders.
What You Will Do
- Conducting ad-hoc and scheduled reporting analysis for a variety of projects on a daily base
- Developing well-organized, insightful dashboards and KPIs to support strategic business decisions
- Being able to articulate business requirements and communicating effectively
- Desiring to learn new skills and improving existing ones
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor/Master's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences, or Business from an accredited institution
- Strong analytical skills, evidence of providing data driven business insights
- Advanced SQL skills (PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases)
- Hands-on experience on BI software and tools; like MS Power BI, Qlik, Streamlit or other similar tools will be considered a plus
- Base knowledge of technical tools such as Unix shell scripting, Python, Apache Hadoop Data Platform, Apache NiFi and/or Apache Sqoop will be considered a plus
- Experience using Jira and Confluence; our basic workflow management tool
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office with an advanced knowledge of Excel
- At least one-year experience in a relevant industry; mobile and/or financial
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills resulting in action-oriented recommendations
Your key attributes
- Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication (oral and written) skills with the ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast paced, and team-oriented environment
- Passion for exploring data, providing insights and eagerness to collaborate with other creative minds
- Enthusiastic, curious, and innovative team member with a drive to deliver detail-oriented quality initiative
Why you should apply
What we offer:
👟 Flexible remote working
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
👩🏽⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
Optasia's Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market's foreground
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion
🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day
🎾 🧘️ Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes, plus available squash court on our premises
Optasia's Values 🌟
#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners' and clients' expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what's needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.