SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICE (SAPO) - RESEARCH, ANALYTICS, REPORTING ANALYST (HEAD OFFICE: PRETORIA)

 
Research Management:
• Collate relevant data and conduct in depth analyses using traditional and advanced research methods;
• Develop and implement standard templates to enable period and ad-hoc reporting;
• Drive the execution of research studies; and
• Establish and manage a central knowledge bank of published and bespoke research (internal and external) for the Transactional and Savings Products division.
 
Analytics and Reporting:
• Prepare business data requirements and log calls for product and customer data extraction;
• Develop novel models for analysing financial, product and customer data;
• Generate useful insights through logical data analysis and communicate these to aid decision making processes; and
• Generate and present research, product performance and customer behavioural analyses reports at various internal structures.
 
Relationship Management:
• Develop and manage a reference bank of information sources (internally and externally);
• Continuous seek gaps and alternatives to provide guidance and support to the Product team through synchronise and usable insights; and
• Build good understanding of the organisation systems and capabilities to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, JOB REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES 
 
Minimum Requirements
 
Qualifications:
• BCom Degree/BTech, in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics and Research; NQF Level 7
• A Postgraduate qualification would be advantageous
 
Experience:
• At least 3 years’ experience within the banking and finance environment
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Further experience and knowledge of statistical packages can be an added advantage
• Knowledge and understanding of research methodology and research processes
 
Knowledge and understanding of:
• An understanding of research methodology and processes
• An understanding of financial and accounting principles
• Ability to model techniques and methods
• Advanced Excel skills (modelling)
• Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Attention to detail and ability to handle big data
 
Skills and Attributes
Excellent research, data collation and analysis skills; Data collation and management skills; Excellent business and report writing skills; Strong analytical and logical thinking skills; Ability to work in stressful environment; Organising and planning skills; Strong presentation skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal/external clients; Technical understanding and problem solving skills; ability to work under pressure; Customer orientated; Team player; Business orientated; Energetic & positive; Performance/Goal orientated; Persuasive; Objective; Deadline driven; Assertive and proactive; Problem Solver; Initiator; Execution oriented; Persistent; Out of the box thinker; Reliable, independent with high levels of accuracy.
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CONTACTS
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the banks employment equity plans, first preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
 
If you wish to apply, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to recruitment@postbank.co.za. Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. To view the full position specification, log on to www.postbank.co.za  and click on Careers.
 
Closing date: 16 March 2020
 
Position numbers: 60047964
 
Cost Centre: 55332
 
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time.