Data Management Analyst

Recruiter:

Guardian Recruiting

Job Ref:

CPT000718/CB

Date posted:

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client relies on the timeliness and accuracy of the data received from external vendors. This role encompasses the receipt, processing and delivery of all market data, and the activities that transforms and provide this information to end users.

POSITION INFO:
Key requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics and Finance) or equivalent work experience.
Data Science Qualification (Advantageous).
SQL Certification (Advantageous).

EXPERIENCE

1-3 years’ experience.
Strong MS SQL experience.
Experience working with financial instruments.
Experience working with Bloomberg (Advantageous).
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience (Advantageous).
Experience working in an Agile environment (Advantageous).
Power BI experience (Advantageous).

WORKING HOURS

This role requires staff to work one of two shifts (which will alternate between team members). Our client’s ordinary hours of work are 7.5 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break. The morning shift ordinarily starts at 06:00 and the evening shift ordinarily ends at 16:45.
Overtime is required from time-to-time should there be system issues or data delivery issues.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily retrieval, validation, reconciliation and preparation of data.
Data storage, auditing and control.
Responding to data related queries.
Feeding back to key stakeholders including the Research and Development team, Analysts and other users of data.
Communication with data vendors and providers.
Analysis and requirements gathering for enhancements.
Formulating techniques for quality data collection.

KEY COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Good understanding of Microsoft Office products.
Able to run and check data processes and data integrity.
Has knowledge of financial instruments.
Must maintain relationships with external service providers.
Identifying and resolving data issues and keeping track of progress through issue tracking software.
Ability to safeguard integrity of sensitive data.
Communicates clearly and politely, both verbally and in writing, to obtain information.
Quick learner.
Self-motivated.
Pays attention to detail.
Able to work independently but also be a team player.
Uses initiative, is pro-active and possesses problem solving skills.
Not afraid to challenge the status-quo.

Work irregular hours.

Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity, you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position, and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.
All job postings are in accordance with our client's BEE requirements. Please only send certifi cates when requested to do so.

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