BI Analyst - 6 Months Contract(Potential for Extension)

SUMMARY:
About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled BI Analyst to join a leading banking institution in Cape Town on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of SQL and Power BI, with a passion for transforming data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. This is a high-impact role supporting business strategy and operations through the delivery of reliable and insightful data analytics.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain dynamic dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Write complex SQL queries to extract, clean, and manipulate data from various sources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to understand reporting needs and translate them into effective BI solutions.
• Identify data trends, patterns, and anomalies to support strategic business decisions.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all reporting platforms.
• Provide support in automating manual reporting processes.
• Continuously enhance reporting capabilities and suggest improvements in data usage.

• 3–5 years’ experience as a BI Analyst or similar role, preferably in the banking or financial services sector.
• Advanced SQL skills (query writing, optimization, stored procedures).
• Power BI expertise (data modeling, DAX, custom visuals, Power Query).
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Experience working with large datasets from multiple sources.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.

• Exposure to banking systems and regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with data governance and compliance practices.
• Experience with cloud-based data tools (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google BigQuery).

• Opportunity to work with a highly respected banking brand.
• Exposure to key business decision-making and analytics.
• Competitive hourly/daily rate.
• Hybrid working model (flexible based on project needs).
• Potential to extend beyond the initial 6 months.