Lead Analyst Programmer (EE)

ENVIRONMENT:

A leading investment group with a footprint on the African continent seeks the expertise of a proactive & critical thinking Lead Analyst Programmer to join its team. Your core role will be to facilitate, develop and implement multi-disciplinary cross-functional data projects and to provide support to the business in respect of existing data capabilities. You must possess a Computer Science/Information Management/BA tertiary qualification, at least 5 years’ BI Development with a proven track record of implementing complex projects, 3 years’ Asset Management or 5 years’ Financial Services & working knowledge of financial instruments & investment processes and Business Process Analysis & Design. Please note this is an Employment Equity position.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Management and/or Business Analysis or equivalent.

Experience/Skills –

• At least 5 years’ BI Development experience with a proven track record of implementation of complex projects related to information management.
• Experience of at least 3 years in Asset Management or 5 years in Financial Services.
• Working knowledge of financial instruments, investment processes and industry terminology.
• Business Process Analysis & Design (preferable).
• Project Management experience (preferable).

Advantageous –

• Exposure to data architecture roles.
• Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence, Power BI, C#, Team Foundation Server, CRM Dynamics, SharePoint, and Metadata Management software.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Able to manage relationships across all the Business and Functional areas.
• Can develop cooperative and constructive working relationships.
• The ability to handle complaints, resolve conflicts and negotiate with others.
• Collaborative team player orientation towards work relationships.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Dynamic, flexible and able to work in a fluid environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced analytical, reasoning & numerical aptitude.
• High stress tolerance.
• Attention to detail.
• Ownership, responsibility and accountability for the successful completion of tasks.
• Gain commitment using appropriate interpersonal styles and communication techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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