Manager: Data & Analytics

Job Description

Relevant B-degree (Masters Preferable) in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Technology or Engineering

5 - 7 years working experience in the field of execution of Technology or Change projects with a data component

Additional Qualifications/Experience (Preferred, Not a Requirement)

• Sound Business Intelligence experience
• Sound Data Warehouse experience
• Experience in multiple programming languages
• Sound experience in data mining, modelling and analytics.
• Sound knowledge of data analytics and reporting tools
• Sound knowledge of data models and architecture
• Knowledge of Data structures
• Ability to integrate traditional research and insight with data
• Stakeholder management experience
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Experience in financial services, particularly asset management or multi-management industry is advantageous

Influences the design and leads the implementation of an organisation-wide data governance framework. Works closely with information security and senior leadership to improve the quality and value of core data assets, as well as supports the strategic system modernisation requirements.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

Communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the team; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these and to do extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.

Business Requirements Identification

Elicit complex business requirements using a variety of methods, such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis, to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.

Data Management

Manage key aspects of the data management system. This includes being responsible for developing or operating key elements of the system.

Database Specifications

Approve database specifications, ensuring all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.

Analysis of "As Is" and "To Be"

Document complex "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required.

Information Security

Lead in detecting and analyzing security incidents, including attacks, breaches, and identified vulnerabilities, and remediate any security gaps in line with the security incident management procedure.

Data Architecture

Implement all aspects of data architecture, turning event analytics, raw application data, and business systems into key business insights.

Budgeting

Develop and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior colleagues.

Operational Compliance

Monitor and review performance and behaviors within area of responsibility to identify and resolve noncompliance with the organization's policies and relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct.

Organizational Capability Building

Use the organization's formal development framework to identify the team's individual development needs. Plan and implement actions, including continuing professional development specified by professional or regulatory institutions, to build their professional capabilities. Provide informal training or coaching to others throughout the organization in own area of expertise to enable others to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.

Performance Management

Manage and report on the performance of a substantial, diverse team; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project/account team members and hold individuals accountable for achieving them; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team/personal objectives.

Skills

Business Requirements Analysis, Confidentiality, Current State Assessment, Database Administration, Database Queries, Database Reporting, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Compression, Data Controls, Data Encoding, Data Modeling, Executing Plans, Gateway Servers, IT Architecture

Competencies

Action Oriented

Builds Effective Teams

Communicates Effectively

Cultivates Innovation

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Persuades

Education

NQF Level 9 – Masters

Closing Date

04 June 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.