Senior Analyst
- Remote
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Durban, South Africa
- Sandton, South Africa
- Remote, South Africa
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
+4 more- Customer Success
Job description
The client believes in the transformative power of data. Their team is dedicated to leveraging analytics to unlock the value of their clients' data and drive their success. With years of collective experience across diverse industries, their analysts possess a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities their clients face.
As a leader in the analytics industry, the client collaborates closely with management teams to craft visually beautiful dashboards, streamline data processes, and provide invaluable support for operational and strategic improvements. They take pride in their ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that empower their clients to make informed decisions.
Partnering with the client means gaining access to a team of passionate professionals who are committed to your success. They work closely with their clients, acting as trusted advisors and providing tailored solutions that address their unique needs and challenges. Their goal is to enable businesses to achieve their full potential by driving meaningful change through the power of analytics.
Role Overview:
A Senior Associate Analyst will primarily handle one or more key clients*, overseeing various tasks crucial for maintaining a strong relationship, ensuring effective communication, and delivering exceptional support. Additionally, they will be responsible for supporting other clients and providing technical assistance as needed.
*A key client is one that is managed almost exclusively by the Senior Associate Analyst
How YOU would make a difference:
You should embody a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, constantly seeking ways to enhance processes and deliverables. Your proactive approach to problem-solving and your ability to anticipate client needs allow you to surpass expectations and drive tangible results. Through your unique perspective and collaborative spirit, you inspire creativity and foster a culture of excellence within the team, propelling the client towards even greater success.
Key Responsibilities:
For Key Clients Directly Managed by the Senior Analyst:
Client Relationship/Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for the key client, fostering a strong relationship and ensuring clear communication channels.
Setting Meetings: Schedule and organize meetings with the key client to discuss project progress, updates, and concerns.
Weekly Updates to Client: Provide regular updates to the key client on project status, milestones achieved, and upcoming deliverables.
Delivery/Support: Ensure timely project delivery and provide ongoing support to address issues or queries.
Further Opportunity Buildouts: Identify and explore additional opportunities for project expansion or enhancement within the existing scope.
Responsible for Team Performance: Oversee the performance of the team assigned to the key client, setting targets, delivery dates, and expectations.
Setting targets/Delivery Dates/Expectations: Define clear targets, delivery dates, and expectations for the team working on projects for the key client.
Maintain Documentation: Ensure all project documentation is accurately maintained and approved by the principal analyst.
Onsite Presence: When a client requires team presence on-site, the Senior Analyst is the preferred representative for these engagements, ensuring expert handling and seamless execution of tasks.
Seek Feedback: Regularly solicit feedback from the key client to identify areas for improvement and ensure satisfaction.
For Other Clients:
Delivery/Support: Deliver projects and provide ongoing support, ensuring timely resolution of issues and queries.
Supporting Associate Analysts: Assist associate analysts in their project tasks, providing guidance and technical support as needed.
Client Delivery Touchpoint Communications: Communicate with clients to provide updates on project delivery timelines and address concerns.
Identify further opportunities: Identify potential project expansion or improvement opportunities and escalate them to the Principal Analyst.
Client Training: Provide training sessions to clients on the use of analytical tools and solutions developed.
Technical Support: Offer technical assistance to clients, troubleshooting issues and providing solutions post go-live.
Attend Client Meeting: Attend meetings with clients to discuss project progress, updates, and any issues.
Client Documentation: Ensure all documentation related to client projects is accurately maintained and updated.
Mapping & Security updates: Implement necessary updates related to data mapping and security protocols for client projects.
Refresh Error Handling: Develop and implement strategies for error handling and data refresh processes to ensure smooth project operation.
Performance Expectations:
The performance of the Senior Associate Analyst will be evaluated based on their ability to effectively manage the key client relationship, deliver high-quality projects, support other clients, provide technical assistance, and contribute to the overall success of the team and organization.
Job requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in a field such as Commerce, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Master's degree is a plus.
2-3 years of experience in building and developing analytical solutions, preferably in a business or consulting environment.
Excellent data visualization skills using tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think analytically.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with clients and stakeholders effectively.
Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
- Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
- Remote, Gauteng, South Africa
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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