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Data Analyst

EXL South Africa Western Cape 2 days ago
Internship
Information Technology

Job Purpose

The Junior Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial and operational data to support business decision-making within the bank. The role involves preparing reports, monitoring key banking metrics, maintaining data accuracy, and assisting departments such as finance, risk, compliance, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Collect, clean, validate, and organize banking data from multiple systems

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly management reports

Analyze financial, customer, and transaction data to identify trends and insights

Support regulatory, compliance, and audit reporting requirements

Develop dashboards and visual reports using business intelligence tools

Assist in monitoring risk, fraud, and operational performance indicators

Write and maintain SQL queries for data extraction and reporting

Ensure data quality, accuracy, and confidentiality

Support senior analysts and business stakeholders with ad hoc reporting requests

Document reporting processes and data procedures

Required Skills & Competencies

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, formulas, data analysis tools)

Basic to intermediate SQL skills

Familiarity with data visualization tools such as:

Microsoft Power BI

Tableau

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Good communication and presentation skills

Ability to work with confidential financial information

Time management and organizational skills

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree or diploma in:

Finance

Statistics

Economics

Mathematics

Computer Science

Information Systems

0 - 2 years of experience in data analysis, banking, finance, or reporting

Internship or graduate programme experience is advantageous

Basic knowledge of banking products and financial services preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor's/Master's in any stream 2-5 years