Data Analyst

Location: Cape Town |
Work Type: Hybrid |
Job : J107122

About our client:

Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance. You are welcome to go into the office daily or to take advantage of their hybrid in-office / remote benefit. This company places significant investment in employee wellness, their benefits which are on top of generous basic salaries, are industry leading in their generosity.

Our client is large, offering fantastic career development opportunities but also very dynamic, they track as many metrics as possible in order to continuously improve - they spare no expense on the tools to do so. Automation, AI and R&D are pillars of their business framework which ensures you should never be at risk of falling behind or getting stuck working with old legacy software.

Culturally they are very cosmopolitan and diverse, you will be working with the best globally.

What you will be doing:

• Support portfolio-level measurement of sustainability-related risks and impacts, integrating findings into the broader assessment and monitoring activities of the Sustainability team.
• Continuously monitor and measure portfolio sustainability performance against benchmarks, applying advanced analytics to identify trends, risks, performance drivers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Leverage data systems, automation tools (including AI and low-code platforms) to enhance data collection and analytical efficiency, contributing to the development of scalable, audit-ready data management tools and processes.
• Collect, clean, validate, and analyse diverse sustainability data (emissions, portfolio performance) from various sources, ensuring high quality, consistency, and compliance with data governance and confidentiality standards.
• Develop compelling data visualisations, dashboards, and reports that translate complex data into actionable insights and narratives for internal stakeholders, including investment teams and senior management.
• Collaborate with the Private Equity Sustainability team and provide analytical support for sustainability data requests from the Credit business.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Data analytics, finance, sustainability, economics, engineering, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data manipulation (Excel, SQL) and visualisation (Power BI or similar).
• 1+ years in a data-focused analytical role, ideally in corporate, finance, consulting, or research; sustainability data experience is a bonus.
• Ability to interpret data critically, identify anomalies, and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• High attention to detail with complex datasets, and an interest in using automation/low-code/AI tools (e.g., Airtable) to improve data workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal skills for presenting insights and data-driven narratives professionally.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., SFDR, TCFD, CSRD) and commitment to continuous learning in sustainability topics.

Data Analyst, Sustainability, ESG, Hybrid, SQL, Excel, Power BI, Automation, AI, Low-code, SFDR, TCFD, CSRD, Investment Advisory