Join a leading player in the South African banking sector that is committed to digital innovation and data-led decision-making. Our client is a trusted financial institution with a strong market presence and a future-forward mindset. As a Data Analyst in the banking environment, you will support core business functions by turning complex financial data into actionable insights. Your work will impact key areas such as credit risk, customer segmentation, product performance, and compliance reporting. Be part of a dynamic analytics team where your expertise will help shape financial strategies, improve customer experience, and ensure regulatory alignment. Work in a high-impact, high-visibility role that puts your analytical skills at the centre of banking innovation. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor financial KPIs, customer behaviour, and risk trends Analyse banking data to provide insights for credit risk, product performance, and customer segmentation strategies Collaborate with finance, compliance, and product teams to provide data support for business decisions Identify data patterns and trends to support strategic planning and regulatory reporting Present insights in a clear and business-friendly format for executive and operational stakeholders Assist with process automation and the development of data pipelines for continuous reporting Job Experience and Skills Required: Education: Bachelors Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative field (Post-graduate qualification advantageous) Experience: 25 years experience in a data analytics role within a banking, financial services, or fintech environment Skills: Advanced SQL and Python skills Experience using SAS, Power BI or Tableau for reporting and data visualisation Strong understanding of financial metrics, credit risk modelling, and customer analytics Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex data Ability to work across compliance, finance, and operational departments Detail-oriented, analytical thinker, with strong problem-solving capabilities