Risk Advisor – Data Analytics at Deloitte Nigeria

Deloitte is the largest private professional services network in the world. Everyday, approximately 286,200 professionals in more than 150 countries demonstrate their commitment to making an impact that matters. Our West Africa practice serves multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises and the public sector across Nigeria and Ghana.

In Nigeria, Deloitte is one of the leading professional services firms, specializing in providing Audit, Tax, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory services. We serve clients in a variety of industries from financial services, consumer, telecommunications, media & technology, energy resources & Industrial and government and public services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Risk Advisor – Data Analytics

Location: Eti-Osa, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

About Risk Advisory

Deloitte’s Risk Advisory helps clients focus on areas of increased risk, address the entire spectrum of emerging risks, including disruption due to innovation, cyber, geopolitical, and other trends; and pursue intelligent risk-taking as a means to value creation.

Some of our services include:

Controls, Transformation & Assurance
Cyber Risk Services
Governance, regulatory & Risk
Data Analytics
Forensic.

Job Description

Successful candidates will work alongside specialists, often in multi-disciplinary teams, helping to solve our clients’ most data-intensive challenges using well established and cutting-edge technologies
The scope of our work, which ranges from developing technical solutions to advising clients and helping them to proactively manage their own risks, means that you will find numerous opportunities to grow your own portfolio of skills and excel at what you do best
You are expected to contribute to the development of analytical and/or data modelling services to our clients’ internal stakeholders and external clients.

In addition, your role will involve:

Providing data analytics and modelling services through the use of software such as SQL, Python, Power BI to deliver meaningful insights by supporting all phases from development to implementation
Development and delivery of innovative analytics solutions to support external clients’ requirements and the changing data landscape
Working with audit teams to integrate analytics more deeply into the external audit approach, and support our clients to embed analytics into their business and culture
Contributing to the team’s and Deloitte’s thought leadership and strategy in Risk Advisory
Building and developing long term relationships with stakeholders across our clients’ organisations
Working effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contributions

Depending on your level of experience, you may also be required to:

Lead the team/(s) of colleagues in the delivery of analytical work
Scope the delivery of analytical projects and work closely with clients and other project stakeholders to understand their requirements
Guide the review and analysis of large and disparate data sets and report back to clients and stakeholders on identified issues and anomalies
Check the quality and accuracy of work delivered by your team and address risks as they arise
Evaluate new technologies to expand the scope of the team’s work and improve its efficiency
Leverage your skills and experience to identify clients’ problems and propose the development of new solutions
Contribute to the Firm’s talent agenda, manage and work effectively in diverse teams, and help to foster an inclusive culture
Support the development of colleagues through mentoring and knowledge sharing
Contribute to and develop proposals / propositions for internal or external clients.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree / HND holder with a minimum of Second Class Upper / Upper Credit
Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level/NECO subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only
Relevant certifications such as CAP (Certified Analytics Professional) and MCSE: Data Management and Analytics (Microsoft) or any other Big Data Management, Data Architecture and Cloud certifications are an advantage.
At least 3 to 4 years’ cognate work experience with 2-3 years’ experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Data Warehouse, Architecture & ETL and Data Governance implementation
- Data Management experience within Banks, FSI or Telco
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Software development consulting experience including UI/UX design
Recent hands-on experience in SQL to at least intermediate level and significant experience in at least one of the following technical areas:
- Database design and development (Microsoft SQL server preferred)
- Data loading and BI/ETL solutions (Microsoft SQL server preferred)
- Data analysis and modelling using standard tools (R, Python, RapidMiner)
- Big Data Processing (e.g. using Hadoop/Hive, PySpark)
- Experience in reporting and data visualization using specialist tools (Power BI, Qlikview/sense, Tableau)
- Experience of working on complex data-driven, analytical, data modelling projects
- Strong scripting skills in Python or R
Experience in applying statistical/predictive modelling techniques and machine learning algorithms to develop solutions to client problems
Track record of defining and delivering insightful analytical dashboards
Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of your work by performing tests and preparing quality control documentation
Agile Project management experience – CSM® certification is an added advantage
Track record of working with clients and building great relationships
Ability to work autonomously and as a team player
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in a ‘Big 4’ will be an added advantage.

What Impact Will You Make?

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance
As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

How You Will Grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn
We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University Leadership Centre. https://deloitte.zoomforth.com/du

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