Business Analyst
First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. FirstRand scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description
Reporting to the Credit Risk Reporting Manager, the successful incumbent is required to manage the process of designing and generating business intelligence reports to generate analytical and quantitative insight and support to the business for improved operational, tactical and strategic decisionsKey Responsibilities
· Conducting deep dive on Portfolio’s performance data as well as extracting and interpreting data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and project a financial probability to identity trends and match opportunities for growth, retention and acquisition
· Monthly and ad- hoc portfolio management reporting
· Usage of data and analytical insights to draw up credit departmental strategic and operational KPI’s and tracking and monitoring of these KPI’s
· Ensure alignment and reconciliations between credit source systems, risk engines, finance, and regulatory outputs for data integrity and accurate reporting (BCBS 239)
· Implement data quality controls to meet audit, model risk, and regulatory expectations.
· Conducting credit bureau data submissions and projects
Qualifications & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Computer science, or a related quantitative field
· Minimum of 2- 3 years in a Banking Industry
Competencies & Skills
· SAS, R , SQL coding skills and PowerBI proficiency
· Business acumen/commercial awareness
· Ability to wok with very large, granular datasets
· Written and verbal communication
· Time management - capable of meeting tight deadlines
· Analytical thinking and Problem solving
· Presentation of insights to senior managementResults and service orientated
Important Closing Date Note
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
29/10/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.