Data Science Analyst

1 week ago

Sandton, South Africa Discovery Ltd. Full time

**Business Unit**:Discovery Bank**Function**:Data Analysis**Date**:01-Mar-2023**About Discovery**

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

**About Discovery Bank**

Discovery Bank is a bank like no other - a shared-value bank, designed with our clients in mind. We are all about sharing the value that clients create when they manage their money well, back with them through exceptional interest rates and rewards. Our Vitality Money programme measures how well clients manage their finances, informs them of what it means to be financially healthy, and empowers them with the knowledge to get enhanced rewards for managing their money well. If you’re adaptable, a problem-solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, and obsessed with providing a quality service experience, we have a job for you where you can be your best in an environment that’s safe and nurturing.

**Job Purpose**

The Data Science Analyst provides advanced analytical results to business and key-stakeholders by collating, decorating, and modelling data and providing it for correct interpretation for business to use.

**Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to**:

- Mine large datasets and develop rich insights into member behaviour. Data decoration by creating & uncovering previously unknown insights.
- Identifies key trends in large datasets and interacts with business to understand the impact of these trends and identifies possible actions to mitigate or take advantage of the trends identified.
- Sources and provides customized data to the business.
- Analyses and presents data in a way that provides actionable insights, by presenting findings in a practical and interpretable way for the business.
- Advises on improvement for processes, systems, and databases where opportunities arise.
- Drives implementation on key projects identified through analytics by engaging relevant stakeholders, ensuring projects progress as planned and conducting supplementary analysis for decision making.

**Personal Attributes and Skills**
- Intermediate SQL skills
- Ability to work with, analyze and report on data
- Intermediate PowerPoint and Excel skills
- Knowledge of statistical packages (R, SAS, SSPS, and more that are related)
- Knowledge of advanced analytics modelling
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to manage complexity
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Commitment to excellence and high-quality delivery
- Ability to deal with complexity, ambiguity and constant change

**Education and Experience**
- Degree in either Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Maths or Finance. Other analytical qualifications will also be considered such as Computer Science or Engineering
- Actuarial Science degree would be advantageous
- 3-5 years’ experience in a role that involved data analytics
- Data mining and advanced analytics experience would be advantageous
- SQL Experience
- Banking sales analytics experience
- Digital Marketing experience would be advantageous
- EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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