Data Analytics Manager at Deloitte Consulting

About the Department

The Risk Advisory Function integrates powerful and practical solutions in cyber security, strategy, regulation and controls, backed by deep business knowledge across multi-disciplinary teams, to help our clients take the opportunity to connect trust, resilience and security for a more positive outcome.

Deloitte East Africa currently has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Risk Advisory Department – Risk Services as an Assistant Data Analytics Manager. This position will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.

Main purpose of the job

The incumbent will ensure that assignments are carried out to the highest standards in order to provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm; making an impact that matters; and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.

What you will do

• Apply data analytics skills to include data scoping, analysis, visualization and delivering actionable insights for data management engagements for the Firm’s clients;
• Manage and drive direction from strategy to execution;
• Synthesize client problems and design practical solutions by utilizing own knowledge, Deloitte methodologies & frameworks and research results;
• Manage projects and maintain good client relationships by addressing client’s needs, managing resource requirements, project workflows & milestones, budgets and billing;
• Assist the Partners in various business development and firm eminence activities including but not limited to expansion of business opportunities through business proposals and client pursuits;
• Articulate the findings in a reportable manner to both IT and non-IT executives. Reporting insights obtained from analysis should be understood by stakeholders at various levels;
• Provide guidance, train and supervise junior and senior staff in service delivery for assigned project tasks;
• Assist junior and senior staff to grow professionally in the data and analytics subject matter; and
• Deliver multiple engagements on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• At least six (6) years’ relevant working experience in Data Analytics.
• Proficient in report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communications.
• Experience in Data Analytics tools i.e. Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Python, SQL, R.
• Experience in managing and improving engagement effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong leadership skills both on engagements and in an office environment

Additional Information

Behavioural competencies

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong ability to manage relationships and work for results.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of enterprise application assessments including controls and security design reviews, process performance improvement and utilization assessments.
• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Strong client management and people skills. 
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Sound business acumen.
• Excellent writing skills.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership Capabilities

• Living our Purpose - Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Influence - Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Performance drive - Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Strategic direction - Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
• Talent development - Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.