Senior Associate Business Intelligence Analyst

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
Develops BI reports, dashboards, and analyses from internal and external data to inform business decisions. Extracts, validates, and models data; supports metrics definition, forecasting, ad hoc reporting, and process improvements while collaborating with stakeholders.
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The Senior Associate Business Intelligence Analyst is a developing subject matter expert tasked with supporting the transformation of data into insights that drive business value using data analytics, data visualization, and data modelling techniques and technologies.
This role supports the transformation of data into critical information and knowledge that can be used to make sound business decisions and also assists with the establishment of system applications and/or tools that the company uses to record, organize, store, secure, and access data.
This role is required to continuously develop technical specialist proficiency in order to generate visual analytics, dashboards, and ad hoc reports for the business.

Key responsibilities:
  • Analyzes assigned business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources to provide insight to decision-makers.
  • Contributes to constructing forecasts, recommendations and strategic/tactical plans based on business data and market knowledge.
  • Supports creation of specifications for reports and analysis based on business needs and required or available data elements.
  • Takes part in the definition, development, enhancement and tracking of metrics and dashboard requirements to deliver results and provide insight and recommendations on trends.
  • Receives instructions to use advanced data analysis and tools to ensures analytics are valid, meaningful, and provides actionable and comprehensive insights.
  • Assists with the analysis of data across various platforms, including social media, and presents trends and patterns.
  • Supports the design and maintenance of business intelligence reports and analytics.
  • Following standard operating procedures, extracts and analyzes data, statistics, and information from various sources and interprets and produces the relevant reports, summaries, and briefing notes that will be used to inform business decisions.
  • Works with a variety of internal stakeholders to translate needs into data reports, data insights, and extracts.
  • Optimizes visual information for easier consumption and actionable metrics.
  • Assists with maintaining processes for ensuring data accuracy and current relevance and representation.
  • Assists with the identification of process improvements to streamline data collection and report generation.
  • Under guidance, reviews and edits requirements, specifications, business processes, and recommendations related to proposed solutions.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:
  • Moderate understanding of data mining principles, predictive analytics, mapping, collecting data from multiple data systems on premises and cloud-based data sources.
  • Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate relevant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to identify solutions in sprawling data sets and the business mindset to convert insights into strategic opportunities.
  • Has analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple teams and build sound working relationships.
  • Understanding of current data protection and privacy laws.
  • Passionate about achieving results and statistics.
  • Developing technical expertise and knowledge of statistical concepts.
  • Ability to identify trends, business opportunities, etc.
  • Some programming skills with querying languages, SLQ, SAS, etc.
  • Good understanding of statistical analysis and reporting packages.

Academic qualifications and certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Data Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or another quantitative field is preferred.

Required experience:
  • Moderate level experience working in an analytics capacity.
  • Moderate level experience working with data collection tools and software.
  • Moderate level experience working with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.
  • Moderate level experience producing Excel-based reporting.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.


Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.


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Skills Required

  • Moderate understanding of data mining principles and predictive analytics across on-premises and cloud data sources.
  • Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate data with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
  • Understanding of current data protection and privacy laws.
  • Developing technical expertise and knowledge of statistical concepts and analysis.
  • Some programming skills with querying languages (SQL) and SAS.
  • Good understanding of statistical analysis and reporting packages.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a quantitative field (Data Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science)
  • Moderate level experience working in an analytics capacity and with data collection tools/software.
  • Moderate experience working with social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook).
  • Moderate experience producing Excel-based reporting.

NTT DATA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NTT DATA and has not been reviewed or approved by NTT DATA.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Feedback suggests salary bands and grades are clearly defined, making ranges and promotion criteria easier to understand. Standardized HR processes provide visibility into levels across common delivery roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests the package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with HSA/FSA eligibility. Global materials emphasize comprehensive insurance and wellbeing as baseline offerings across regions.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Flexible work options, including remote/hybrid arrangements, are highlighted as core benefits and can support work–life balance. Some delivery teams report more manageable hours than strategy consultancies, improving perceived value for time.

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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
55,092 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

NTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We're committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. Our R&D investments help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity

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