Analyst, Data Analysis & Consulting

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Johannesburg, Gauteng
Hybrid
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Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
The Role
The Analyst will analyze data, develop visualizations, present findings, and drive strategic decisions using tools like SQL and Power BI.
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What We'll Bring:

We aim high — and are reaching for new heights every day. This is a terrific time to join our team as we build on our commitment to integrity, people, customers and innovation. These values stand behind the decisions we make every day, as well as our relationships at work and with the customers we serve. We believe in the power to achieve and are taking it in bold new directions.

What You'll Bring:

  • Demonstrate experience in an information technology or analytical role

  • Develop interactive dashboards and data visualisations that help stakeholders easily interpret complex information.

  • Perform advanced data analysis, identifying trends, anomalies, and root causes to solve complex business problems.

  • Gather, analyse, and interpret data, presenting findings to the business in a clear and accessible format.

  • Write and optimise complex SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from multiple sources.

  • Collaborate with Product, Operations, Finance, and technical teams to address business challenges

  • 2–3 years’ experience in Data Analysis and Data Visualisation, including the ability to interpret complex datasets and present insights clearly.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as: Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics

  • Equivalent qualifications or certifications in Business Intelligence, Data analytics or Data visualisation will also be considered.

  • Hands‑on experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Grafana

  • Experience with Data visualisation platforms(Power BI, Tableau, Superset OR similar).

  • Data storytelling abilities(presenting insights to technical and non‑technical stakeholders).

  • Advanced SQL queries.  

  • Data analysis techniques(pattern detection, anomaly identification, and root‑cause investigation).

  • Strong Analytical skills (problem‑solving, logic, attention to detail, pattern recognition)

  • Core data concepts: data modelling, relational databases, data warehousing, and ETL/ELT processes.

  • A proactive, self‑starter mindset with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives.

  • Preferable knowledge of SSRS/SSIS but not essential. Optional: Python or R, cloud data platforms.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Impact You'll Make:

The Analyst will play a key role in transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that support strategic decision making. 
They will also conduct in depth data analysis to identify root causes, uncover patterns, and develop data driven solutions to complex business problems. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in writing advanced SQL queries, exploring large datasets, and identifying trends and anomalies that drive business understanding. 
You will design and develop compelling data visualizations and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Superset or similar, ensuring stakeholders have access to accurate and intuitive reporting.

As a self starter, the Data Analyst takes ownership of their workload, proactively identifies opportunities for analysis, and drives initiatives with minimal supervision.

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

TransUnion Job Title

Analyst, Data Analysis and Consulting

Top Skills

Grafana
Power BI
Python
R
SQL
Ssis
Ssrs
Tableau
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
13,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1968

What We Do

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace.

We do this by having an accurate and comprehensive picture of each person.

This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who stewards the information with expertise, and in accordance with local legislation around the world.

Because of our work, organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions, and earn their trust through great, personalized experiences, and the proactive extension of the right opportunities, tools and offers. In turn, consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve.

We make trust possible, so businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose, and what drives us every day.

Why Work With Us

Our culture is welcoming, energetic and innovative. There’s an overall synergy that flows throughout TransUnion, creating a sense of unity in knowing that we’re all working to achieve the same overall goal. We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our people to get involved and stay connected with their colleagues across the globe.

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