Johannesburg: Senior Data Analyst posted by WatersEdge Solutions
Posted on 2025-07-04 00:00:00
| Employer | WatersEdge Solutions |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Finance/Accounting |
| Location | Gauteng / Johannesburg |
Job Summary
Are you a data expert with a passion for turning complexity into clarity? Our clienta well-established financial services company with a forward-thinking data cultureis looking for a Senior Data Analyst to lead reporting and analytics efforts that directly shape business strategy.
About the Role
This is a senior-level, impact-driven role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data engineering, business insights, and dashboard development. Reporting into the leadership team, you’ll be responsible for driving reporting excellence, building intuitive data models, and supporting cross-functional teams with decision-grade insights. Bonus: you’ll also help refine the data stack as the business continues to modernise its infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
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Own and enhance critical dashboards and reports used across the business
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Develop semantic models and advanced reports using Power BI (embedded included)
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Write robust SQL queries across normalised and star-schema environments
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Work with Data Engineers to ensure pipeline quality and model accuracy
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Validate data across multiple layers (bronze, silver, gold)
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Define and implement Row-Level Security and other governance controls
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Lead the creation of exception-based and trend-driven visual reporting
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Support user testing, training, and stakeholder enablement
Skills & Experience
Must-Have:
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5+ years in data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence roles
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Expert-level SQL and DAX skills
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Power BI pro with experience building and managing models
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Strong grasp of modern data concepts (data lakes, CI/CD, warehouse layers)
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Advanced Excel capabilities (lookup functions, pivot tables, Power Query)
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Clear communicator who can engage both technical and business teams
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Independent worker with a high attention to detail and analytical mindset
Preferred:
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Exposure to Microsoft Fabric
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Experience documenting business rules and managing data quality
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Background in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries
Company Culture & Values
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Insight-Driven Decisions Data leads the way
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Clarity in Complexity Make the complex understandable
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Accountability & Autonomy Own your work, own your impact
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Precision & Integrity Trust is built on clean, accurate data
Ready to help shape the future of data in financial services? If youre an analytical powerhouse who thrives on turning numbers into narratives, wed love to hear from you.
Interested? Submit your CV and a short motivation note. Our team will be in touch to guide you through next steps.
If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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