626 Expert Analyst jobs in South Africa

Your Team Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for the identification, aggregation and reporting of liquid market fund exposures. Data is compiled through the examination and analysis of fund manager reporting and other resources. This information helps our institutional asset owner clients better understand their portfolio composition as well as measure investment performance and risk.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Detailed review and analysis of liquid market fund financial reporting and online resources to accurately
• Identify relevant fund and position level financial data.
• Capture, enhance and maintain large volumes of financial data.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of fund exposures, valuations, capital flows, risk reporting methodologies, financial statement metrics and industry standards.
• Perform audits and other quality control functions for the content set.
• Comply with all data policies, standards and processes.

Your Skills And Experience That Will Help You Excel

• Completed undergraduate degree - Majors in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Management & Information System.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Familiarity with financial markets, accounting practices and capital markets.
• Experience with database applications advantageous.

About MSCI
What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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• Collect, clean, and analyse financial and operational data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Build and maintain financial reports and dashboards covering revenue, costs, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner closely with Finance, Business Intelligence, and Operations teams to provide meaningful insights.
• Monitor data quality, identify discrepancies, and recommend process improvements.
• Contribute to the development of financial models to support business strategies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting processes.
• Track and analyse financial trends to highlight risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and data-driven recommendations for management.
• Document processes, maintain data dictionaries, and support compliance with internal controls.
• Collaborate with IT/BI teams to improve reporting tools and automation of recurring tasks.
• Stay up to date with industry benchmarks and best practices to improve analytical capabilities

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 13 years experience in financial analysis, data analytics, or business intelligence.
• Strong proficiency in Excel ; working knowledge of SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar BI tools is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• A proactive, eager-to-learn mindset with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

About our Client

A Financial Consultancy firm committed to excellence in financial analysis, reporting, and auditing services for their global clients. Specializing in the intricate management and analysis of financial data, they deliver effective insights to enhance client success. With a focus on innovation and strategic growth, the team cultivates a dynamic and supportive culture where professionals thrive on challenge and opportunity.

About the Role - Cape Town based

A motivated
Junior Financial Data Analyst
to join a growing team. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with data, interpreting financial trends, and supporting business decisions with accurate insights. You will play a key part in helping the company strengthen its financial reporting, improve forecasting accuracy, and support strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze financial and operational data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Build and maintain financial reports and dashboards.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner with Finance, Business Intelligence, and Operations teams providing meaningful insights.
• Monitor data quality, identify discrepancies, and recommend process improvements.
• Contribute to the development of financial models to support business strategies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting processes.
• Track and analyze financial trends to highlight risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and data-driven recommendations for management.
• Document processes, maintain data dictionaries, and support compliance with internal controls.
• Collaborate with IT/BI teams to improve reporting tools and automation of recurring tasks.
• Stay relevant on industry benchmarks and best practices to improve analytical capabilities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance,
  Accounting,
  Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Some exposure to financial analysis,
  data analytics,
  or business intelligence.
• Strong proficiency in
  Excel
  .
• Working knowledge of
  SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar BI tools (
  advantageous).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• A proactive, eager-to-learn mindset with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Thank you for your interest. If you do apply for this opportunity, but do not hear from us within two weeks, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Data/Business Analyst

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented
Data/Business Analyst
to lead the creation and ongoing management of a data dictionary across our client's data environment. This role will require cataloguing tables and fields, identifying and engaging data owners, and capturing additional relevant metadata to support data governance and reporting initiatives. The analyst will also support the design of a Power BI solution that makes the data dictionary easily accessible to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Create and maintain a comprehensive data dictionary, describing and cataloguing tables, fields, and their business definitions across multiple data sources.

·  Identify and engage data owners and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather metadata and confirm field usage and definitions.

·  Facilitate and run workshops with stakeholders to collect, validate, and refine metadata information.

·  Capture additional metadata, such as:

o  Data sensitivity and classification

o  Data quality notes

o  Update frequencies

o  Source systems

o  Business rules

·   Assist in the design and development of a Power BI reporting solution to present the data dictionary in an accessible and user-friendly format for business and technical teams.

·   Work with data engineering teams to align technical metadata with business definitions.

·   Document lineage and data flows where applicable.

·   Contribute to the development and enforcement of data governance standards and processes.

Key Skills and Experience:

·   Proven experience as a Data Analyst or Business Analyst within data-centric environments.

·   Strong SQL skills to query and explore databases to extract schema and field details.

· Experience facilitating workshops and stakeholder interviews to gather business and technical requirements.

·  Excellent documentation and communication skills to translate technical information into clear, business-friendly language.

·  Experience with Power BI for reporting and building intuitive, clear data models and visualisations.

·  Familiarity with metadata management tools or approaches is a plus.

·  Understanding of data governance concepts, including ownership, lineage and classification.

Qualifications:

·  BComm Information Systems OR

·  BSc Statistics / Mathematics / Computer Science

• Data Collection & Management:
  • Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and integrity
  • Maintain and update databases and data systems
• Data Analysis:
  • Analyze complex financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights
• Reporting & Visualization:
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to clearly communicate findings
  • Present data-driven insights to stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner
• Collaboration:
  • Partner with the finance team to understand analytical needs
  • Work cross-functionally with IT and other departments to implement solutions
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Proactively identify opportunities to streamline data processes and improve reporting
  • Stay current with trends, tools, and best practices in data analytics

• Bachelors Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Advanced Degree or professional certification in data analytics or finance is an advantage
• 1-2 years of experience as a Data Analyst, ideally within the financial sector
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and advanced Excel
• Strong experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau and Power BI)
• Familiarity with financial databases and platforms

• Data Analyst will be part of a team that conducts regular and adhoc data projects.
• Data Analyst required to implement and maintain solutions including data sourcing, data transformation using SQL.
• Data Analyst will be communicating with client and end-user to determine purpose and end solution requirements.
• The role will also cover data extraction and data manipulation to fulfil client requirements, including adhoc requests, documentation, effective communication with external clients and internal stakeholders.
• Investigation, design, and implementation of improvements to existing processes
• Ad-hoc queries relating to broad spectrum data and products
• Documenting and general maintenance of processes
• Combine raw data from multiple sources and explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability
• Prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modelling and collaborate with data scientists and architects on projects
• Identify and interpret trends and patterns
• Build data systems (ETLs) and pipelines with proper data governance in line with the overall organizational strategy

• National Diploma: Information Technology (IT Software Development)
• BSC (Maths, Stats, Comp science)
• Solid experience in all Microsoft products (SQL, SSMS, Visual Studio, SSIS, VS code, Azure)
• Knowledge and experience in R and Python
• Ability to adapt to different programming tools based on project at hand
• Proficient in automation of processes and troubleshooting
• MCSE Certificate-Data Management and Analytics or Business Intelligence
• 5 Years' relevant experience

• Experienced in SQL database design
• Understand the concepts, principles, and implementation of data modelling, design, governance, and data management
• Skilled at gathering, cleaning, enriching, and transforming data into the desired format to incorporate better decision-making in less time
• Understand the processes, roles, policies, standards, and metrics that ensure the effective and efficient use of data/information