Absa – Data Capital Management Jobs

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Specialist: Intelligence MI/BI & Insights

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Responsible for identifying and executing on continuous improvement opportunities, reporting and updating the knowledge management system.
Oversees and conducts the conversion of data into insights that will lead to informed business decisions. Works directly with stakeholders within the assigned departments.
The MI/BI Analyst will have to handle multiple simultaneous tasks, prioritize work, and remain functional under pressure, and aggressive timelines. Skilled in programming (Data querying).
Stakeholder, Data warehousing and Reporting engagements, which translates stakeholders information needs to data sourcing and display/communication.
Optimize suboptimal existing reporting processes.
Job Description

Key accountabilities

Analytics – Analyze the credit risk data to support the various risk strategy teams in the day to day reporting needs using SAS Enterprise Guide, Advanced Excel and Visualization tools and any tool that may be identified for analysis from time to time. A basic understanding of interaction with warehouses (SQL, Hadoop or /and Teradata).

Insights – Development of sustainable BI solutions to address business needs, and identify opportunities to improve processes with technology solutions and identify development needs in order to improve and streamline operations.

Networking – Build and maintain relationships within relevant business units by creating an understanding of their requirements and gather feedback. Liaise with stakeholders and keep them updated on progress of the development of requirements. Communicates data driven insights to business analyst and/or business stakeholders. Responds timeously and professionally to ad hoc business requests

Resourcefulness – ability to find efficient and innovative ways to overcome challenges. Ability to adapt and solve problems creatively and is highly self motivated/driven.

Preferred Education

Bachelor Degree in Business, Commerce and Management Studies and/or Computer sciences, Information Management and/or BMI

Required Skills

Understanding of basic data warehousing concepts (Querying, table relationships etc.)

Analytical tools e.g. High level of proficiency and expertise in using the SAS (Statistical Analysis System) software including Batch mode, SAS macro variables, and Power BI etc.

SQL, CA Workload Automation (WADE),

Microsoft Suite (Excel, Power Point etc.)

Systematic Reasoning

Analytical thinking

Interpretation of analytic results and translating them into management information

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

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MI Reporting Analyst

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Job Summary

• To act as management information coordinator for Credit Risk, liaising with key stakeholders as required, both internal and external.
• To act as management information coordinator for Credit Risk, liaising with key stakeholders as required, both internal and external.
• To provide timely and accurate reporting to Risk and business to enable informed decision-making. This is to be achieved by having an intimate knowledge of not only the various BI applications and data visualization tools that the bank uses but also knowledge of source data systems, banking products & services as well as the credit process.
Job Description

MI Production, Data Management and Analysis
Prepare, produce, coordinate, and compile management information for both Wholesale Credit and Retail team as required, including analysis and observations, and highlighting areas of concern to the management team.
Convert data extracts from various sources into relevant information with relevant reporting tools (Excel, Power Point, Word, and other applicable tools) that enable reporting as required. This includes compiling management information (MI) and any other ad-hoc queries while adhering to agreed deadlines.
Understand and interpret data
Provide analytical trends
Ensure consistent and timely delivery of analytics support to minimize losses and maximize profits through Trend Analysis, Impairment Analysis, Account management analysis, Profitability analysis, Stress testing, Fraud analytics, Collections strategies and loss reduction strategies
Use of statistical tools and techniques such as – forecasting, segmentation, predictive analytics
Identify new opportunities for enhancing, streamlining services through use of advance analytics, automation, and optimization.
Evaluate projects from a business perspective and showcase analytics value add across projects and different forums
Support the Portfolio Manager and Corporate Analyst with analytical solution for Retail Credit and Corporate Credit
Ensure timely and accurate submissions of regulatory and non-regulatory information
Validate impairment models refresh
Support running stress testing and credit policy changes
Analyse derived information to create value added understanding and knowledge of business in relation to performance trends by providing analyses against internal benchmarks and testing it against predetermined external benchmarks
Prepare customised reports based on user requirements and includes executive summaries and highlight risks and issues identified
Continuously identify opportunities to automate reports and to eliminate duplicate and manual report production
Business Risk
Partnership / Team Working
Maintain a close working relationship with the various stakeholders: Corporate, Finance, Absa Business Support, Risk Control Unit, Retail Credit and develop a detailed understanding of their portfolio, risk and MI capabilities to add value, where appropriate.
Deliver service in line with agreed business needs, SLAs and policy framework. Monitor SLA parameters.
Work in partnership with colleagues and proactively anticipate, respond to and seek to exceed the expectations of customers.
Proactively contribute to embedding agreed change management initiatives in support of process and quality improvements.
Championing data integrity and consistent implementation of credit processes and standards.
Conduct impact analysis of any proposed changes and present the results to the head of MI for discussion
Participate in the project teams to ensure the MI components are continuously addressed
Manage expectations and contract deliverables
GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE

Mandatory Risk and Control Objective:
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Absa Policies and Policy Standards. Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.
Conduct integrity checks on all extracted data to ensure correct data is incorporated into the reports
Escalate issues identified to the data governance organisation (DGO) and Group Information Systems (GIS), work with them to improve data quality and definitions
Escalate long outstanding data integrity issues to the Head of MI to take up at management levels
Document and regularly update detail procedures for the extracting of data and preparation and submission of the reports
Perform data back-ups according to the schedules and the frequency set by the business area
Conduct UAT (User Acceptance Testing) on all new or changed systems identified issues and escalate to the Developers and ensure issues are addressed prior to the go live date
Knowledge, Expertise and Experience

Preferred

Degree with minimum 2 years relevant experience or equivalent bank related experience
Essential
Good understanding of Operating Systems (Windows 98/95/2000/NT)
Good MS Office Skills (Preferably Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Graduate in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics /Accounting/Finance/Management
Previous Experience in an Analytical role
Good Knowledge of the financial industry
Good Knowledge of Credit Products
Handling and analyzing large amount of data and paying attention to details
Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Banking

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Lead Data Management

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
The Data Management Specialist works as part of the central data management team and partners with business units to execute metadata management and data quality initiatives. This role combines expertise in metadata, data quality and governance with strong business engagement skills to enable consistent practices across the enterprise, support compliance, and drive adoption of data management tools.
Job Description

Job Description

Metadata Management

Capture, maintain and govern metadata for critical data elements across the enterprise.

Support the creation and maintenance of business glossaries, data dictionaries, and data lineage documentation.

Ensure metadata is consistent, accurate and accessible to data users and stakeholders.

Data Quality

Define, monitor, and enforce data quality rules and standards.

Collaborate with data stewards and business users to resolve data quality issues.

Implement processes and tools for continuous data quality measurement and improvement.

Data Governance Support

Act as a key contributor to the data governance framework, policies and procedures.

Facilitate workshops and engagements with business and technical teams to define ownership, accountability and stewardship for data.

Support compliance with internal standards and external regulations (e.g., BCBS 239, POPIA, GDPR).

Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement

Gather and translate business requirements into metadata and data quality specifications.

Act as the bridge between business units, data management teams and IT to ensure alignment of data initiatives.

Provide insights and recommendations to improve data management practices and data-driven decision-making.

Central Team & Business Support

Serve as a liaison between the central data management team and business units to ensure consistent execution of metadata and data quality practices.

Provide hands-on support and guidance to business teams in implementing metadata standards and resolving data quality issues.

Tool Adoption & Enablement

Promote and drive adoption of enterprise data management tools (e.g. Ataccama) across business and technical teams.

Deliver training, communication and enablement activities to increase awareness and effective use of data management platforms.

Tools & Technology

Work with metadata management tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica EDC, Ataccama) and data quality platforms.

Leverage analytics and reporting tools to monitor data quality and metadata adoption.

Education and Experience Required

Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in enterprise data management, governance or related fields.

BSc in Information Technology, Risk Management, or equivalent diploma advantageous.

Proven experience in implementing metadata capabilities (business glossaries, metadata repositories, data lineage solutions).

Experience with data quality tools and frameworks.

Exposure to data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, QlikView) advantageous.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to data (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR).

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of metadata management, data quality and data governance frameworks.

Ability to analyse, document, and communicate complex data concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience with data management tools (specifically Metadata and DQ).

Strong problem-solving, organizational and collaboration skills.

Knowledge of business processes and data flows to contextualise metadata and quality requirements.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Familiarity with data architecture and modeling principles advantageous.

Education

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

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Analytical Developer BIS

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Experienced SQL Developer with strong expertise in OLAP cube development, data warehousing, and BI visualization is required to design, build, process, and maintain multidimensional data structures that support analytical reporting. The role involves transforming data into actionable insights using business intelligence tools and working collaboratively with internal analysts and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance analytical models and solutions that support decision-making across the organization.
Job Description

Key accountabilities

Analytical Data Modeling & OLAP Development

Design, develop, and maintain OLAP cubes multidimensional and Tabular models to support analytical reporting and dashboards.

Define and optimize dimensions, measures, hierarchies, partitions, and aggregations.

Perform cube processing and performance tuning to ensure fast, reliable access to analytical data.

SQL, ETL & Data Warehousing

Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts for data extraction, transformation, and load (ETL).

Support and improve ETL workflows to reliably integrate source data into data warehouse structures that feed cubes and reports.

Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reconciliation across source and analytical systems.

BI Visualization & Reporting

Design and develop interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using BI tools such as Power BI Services and Excel.

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into meaningful BI metrics and visuals.

Maintain and enhance reporting solutions based on evolving business requirements.

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with internal team analysts, business analysts, and business users to gather requirements and align analytics solutions with business goals.

Communicate technical concepts and analytical insights in a clear, accessible manner to non-technical stakeholders.

Document processes, data models, and BI design specifications for team reference and governance.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

Conduct validation checks and troubleshooting to ensure high data quality and system reliability.

Continuously evaluate existing BI solutions and recommend improvements to enhance performance or usability.

Adhere to data governance, security, and compliance practices relevant to banking services.

Accountability

Ensuring accuracy and reliability of analytical data models and BI deliverables through robust design, testing, and validation.

Owning development and maintenance of OLAP cubes, ETL procedures, and BI visualizations that support timely and accurate reporting.

Meeting stakeholder requirements and data quality standards by aligning technical solutions with business needs.

Monitoring and validating data processing outcomes to confirm integrity, completeness, and performance of analytical systems.

Troubleshooting and resolving issues in analytical systems, driving corrective actions and continuous improvements.

Enhancing data accessibility and utility by refining processes and optimizing performance for end-users.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience with SQL Server (T-SQL) development.

Experience building and maintaining OLAP cubes (Microsoft SSAS or equivalent).

Familiarity with MDX/DAX for cube/query optimization.

Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling.

Proficiency in Power BI and background in financial, operational, or enterprise reporting.

Ability to write efficient SQL, understand indexing, and optimize query performance.

Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Knowledge of cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS) and associated BI services.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Information Technology
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

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Business Architect

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

The Business Architect provides strategic direction by defining, optimising, and governing the business architecture required to deliver organisational value. The role ensures that business strategies are translated into executable designs across capabilities, value streams, processes, people structures, information, and technology.

The Business Architect acts as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, guiding investment prioritisation, shaping future strategic initiatives, and ensuring that business change is coherent, customer centric, and economically sound. The role enables early stage concepts that unlock tangible business value with a key focus on Salesforce.
Job Description

Experience and Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

5–8 years in Business Architecture, Strategic Business Analysis, or Operating Model Design

Salesforce certified application architect

Strong exposure to multi‑disciplinary architecture (business, data, platform, or solution)

Demonstrated experience in developing capability maps, operating models, and value stream designs

Preferred

Salesforce certifications (Administrator, Business Analyst, Platform App Builder)

Experience in banking, financial services, or platform-led digital transformation

Competencies:

Strategic Thinking & Analysis

Capability Mapping & Maturity Assessment

Value Stream Mapping & Optimisation

Business Requirements Engineering

Design Thinking & Conceptualisation

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

Strategic Partner

Provide thought leadership on how platforms (especially Salesforce) enable strategic outcomes.

Translate platform strategy into business architecture artefacts, capability maps, and value stream improvements.

Support portfolio prioritisation and investment decisions by articulating business value, risk, and feasibility.

Salesforce‑Centric Business Architecture

Define how Salesforce supports target capabilities, business processes, and customer journeys.

Identify opportunities to standardise, simplify, and scale Salesforce use cases across business units.

Collaborate with Salesforce Product Owners to align business needs with platform features, roadmap, and governance.

Concept Development & Innovation

Lead the development of early‑stage business concepts, value propositions, and prototypes that test new platform-enabled opportunities.

Facilitate ideation sessions to shape business-led Salesforce solutions.

Convert abstract ideas into structured designs (value streams, capability impacts, personas, journeys).

Capability Management

Maintain and refine the capability map for Platforms, Salesforce, and supporting domains.

Conduct maturity assessments and recommend initiatives that uplift platform capabilities across the organisation.

Governance, Standards & Change Leadership

Establish architectural standards, playbooks, and reusable patterns for platform‑enabled change.

Provide business design assurance on projects involving Salesforce or platform modernisation.

Influence senior stakeholders to champion platform thinking and architectural discipline.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Advisory

Act as trusted advisor to senior business leaders regarding operating model strategy, transformation impact, and capability optimisation.

Bridge communication between business, technology, data, and delivery teams to ensure shared understanding and alignment.

Communicate complex business architecture concepts in simple, outcome‑focused language.

Education

Bachelors Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Information Technology, Bachelors Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Click here to apply

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