Africa Talent by Deloitte - EN - Data Analytics Consultant

Company Description

The purpose of Deloitte is to make an impact that matters. In Africa Talent by Deloitte two minds are uniting to fulfill this purpose. Deloitte Africa's Risk Advisory practice and Deloitte NL's Risk Advisory practice are involved in this joint venture known as Africa Talent by Deloitte: a rapidly growing 'scaleup within a corporate.' Which will leverage African knowledge and experience on international projects to address global client challenges and influence business. We achieve this through Africa Talent, an innovative and entrepreneurial space, and by accelerating learning and growth. Finally, the purpose of Africa Talent is to build a legacy for Africa's prosperity that we can be proud of. We create local jobs and will invest profits back into society.

This space truly encapsulates the concept of hybrid work, where individuals and teams have the opportunity to learn from and engage with their global colleagues, while working virtually from their local Deloitte office or from home.

What’s in it for you?

• A dynamically growing scaleup with a purpose - where you'll have the chance to make an impact in Africa
• The stability and reliability of a purpose-driven global brand, ready for you to build your own future and contribute to Africa's prosperity
• A competitive benefits package
• A hybrid working environment with the possibility of working from home some days
• A motivated and ambitious international team that relies on you to drive success

Job Description

As a Data Analyst, you'll need to ensure that requests match needs and assess whether the data sets are suitable. You'll be translating data requests from the modelling team, regulator, or monitoring and back-testing team directly into code or adequately instruct developers on how to do so.

You'll create extensive SQL scripts, targeting large volumes of historical data in a complex landscape with a wide range of sources, some of which may be decommissioned or poorly documented.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree or Honors Degree in Economics, Finance, or a quantitative field (mathematics, physics or similar) is preferred
• Proficient communication skills in English, both spoken and written
• Experience in the banking/finance industry
• An understanding of credit risk modelling
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in writing database queries and merging, cleaning, and processing data
• Knowledge of Python, PowerBI, SQL, Matla, R-Studio, git
• The ability to present solutions and provide clear documentation of all steps to ensure data sets are not only usable but sustainable

Additional Information

At Africa Talent by Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive in the workplace—in every country, in all that we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace in which everyone is treated fairly and with respect, and where reasonable accommodations are made for people with disabilities. We want to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.