About the role
Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job Description
We are seeking an Operational Reference Data Analyst to join our organisation in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this Contract position, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our operational reference data. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, validating, and optimising reference data across our systems, ensuring that all data meets our stringent quality standards and supports effective business operations. • Maintain and manage operational reference data across multiple systems and databases, ensuring consistency and accuracy
Perform comprehensive data quality assurance and validation checks to identify and rectify discrepancies
Analyse data issues and implement corrective actions to resolve data anomalies and inconsistencies
Document data processes, procedures, and governance standards to ensure organisational compliance
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand data requirements and support system enhancements
Generate detailed reports and analytics on data integrity metrics and quality performance
Support system implementations, data migrations, and reference data cleansing initiatives
Ensure adherence to data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
Maintain detailed records of data changes and maintain audit trails for compliance purposes
Provide technical support and guidance to end-users regarding reference data queries and issues
Qualifications
Matric, Diploma, Degree or Postgraduate qualification in Data Analytics, Finance, Risk Management, or Business Analytics
Experience Required
Building and maintaining OSD data-quality dashboards.
Monitoring data publication from CIF to OSD and reporting data discrepancies.
Tracking remediation of identified discrepancies and exceptions.
Monitoring OSD data against agreed standards and business rules, including completeness, correctness, consistency and timeliness.
Refreshing and monitoring Power BI dashboards, resolving scheduled-refresh failures, and consolidating critical exceptions for weekly reporting.
Supporting applicable data requests and administering access to the Reservoir/Lakehouse, including quarterly access reviews.
Providing data support for Operational Incident Management.
Proven experience in data analysis, data management, or a related analytical role
Proficiency in SQL and advanced Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis
Strong attention to detail with exceptional organisational abilities
Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets and identify patterns or anomalies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Experience with data quality assurance and validation processes
Experience with reference data management systems or master data management (MDM) platforms
Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices
Familiarity with financial systems, operational systems, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) environments
Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Project management experience or exposure to data-related projects
Understanding of database structures and data architecture principles
Experience working in a regulated industry or compliance-focused environment
