Data Analyst (R- Programming) at AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria

AB Microfinance Bank is a national microfinance bank licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with its head office in Lagos and branches spread across Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo and Anambra State. AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria is committed to its passion of helping to improve the business opportunities of entrepreneurs by availing them of easy access to affordable loans, as well as improve the general financial status of everyone with its deposit accounts. It is a limited liability company duly incorporated in Nigeria under the 2002 Companies and Allied Matters Act, and is regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria as a fully fledged microfinance bank.

The Bank has an exceptional group of very strong international shareholders committed to the task of improving access to financial services in the country. These shareholders are Access Microfinance Holding AG of Germany, KfW – the German Development Bank, the African Development Bank, and the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group. Together, they have an established record of setting up and managing microfinance banks across the African and Asian continents in such countries as Nigeria, Tanzania, Liberia, Zambia, Rwanda, Madagascar, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan,Georgia and Brazil.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Analyst (With R- Programming Skills)

Ref Code: Da / NOV / 2021
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for the usage of statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports using Microsoft office tools
Scorecard Data Monitoring and reporting
Analyze data in support of business cases and proposed projects by departmental managers.
Identify and interpret patterns and trends, assess data quality and eliminate irrelevant data.
Communicates the results of the analysis as a comprehensive report to decision makers and others affected by the results.
Designs the report and includes tools that can help those involved easily digest the data, such as statistics, graphs, images and lists.
Advice on the best methods to collect, analyze and manage data to improve data quality and the efficiency of data systems.
Analyze data for customer segmentation
Perform Gap Analysis on a quarterly basis on business processes which is has a great influence on data.
Prepare, deliver reports, and provide recommendations of alternatives that address existing or potential trouble arears in the business.
Contribute in diverse ways to the improvement and growth of the Company. Collaborate with departmental managers to outline the specific data needs for each business method analysis project
Collaborate with departmental managers to outline the specific data needs for each business method analysis projects.

Necessary Experience and Knowledge

Minimum education qualification of B.Sc. / HND in Statistics, Mathematics or related discipline with cognate experience
Minimum of 2 years data mining experience
Expert Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially with R – Programming, Excel, power point, etc.
Excellent Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Critical Thinking
Attention to details
Good presentation skills.

Desired Technical Skills:

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel with emphasis on:
- Functions and Formulas (including V-look up, H-look up, Sum IF etc.)
- Extensive practical knowledge of Pivot Tables to analyse big data
- Data Validation
- Data Storage and Security
- Dash Board Creation
- Presenting bulk data in graphs and charts in a clear manner
Excellent analytical capabilities , ability to draw conclusions from analysed data
Knowledge of SQL:
- Ability to write basic SQL queue
- Knowledge of Common Data Sources
- Knowledge of SQL Server Databases
- Knowledge of SQL Server OLAP, dimensions, Fact Tables etc.
Advanced Power Point knowledge (transparent illustration of quantified data).