Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

FEM is looking to appoint a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst within the Information Technology: Data & Analytics division. The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming organisational data into reliable, actionable business insights that support operational, tactical and strategic decision-making. The incumbent will partner with business leaders and stakeholders to define information needs, analyse business performance trends, develop meaningful performance measures, and provide evidence-based recommendations that improve organisational performance.

Furthermore, the incumbent will develop and maintain enterprise dashboards, management reports and business intelligence solutions, and will ensure that data quality, consistency and governance standards are upheld. The role requires the ability to analyse complex datasets, perform trend and root-cause analyses, identify opportunities and risks, and communicate findings effectively to management. The successful candidate will also support data warehouse and analytics initiatives, promote data-driven decision making, and contribute to the continuous improvement of FEM’s analytics capabilities.

The minimum requirements for the position are a relevant bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Business Analytics, Commerce, or a related field, and between five and eight years' relevant experience in business intelligence, data analytics, enterprise reporting or data warehousing, including advanced practical experience in Power BI, SQL, DAX and dimensional data modelling. The following will be advantageous: a postgraduate qualification in Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems or Business Intelligence; experience in insurance, financial services or another regulated industry (highly advantageous); and professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Microsoft Azure certifications, or other recognised analytics and data management certifications.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement skills, clear communication and data storytelling capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex analytical findings into meaningful business insights.

We have offices regionally in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. This position will be based at our Head Office in Johannesburg.

FEM offers the successful candidate a competitive total cost to company remuneration package and excellent benefits.

Candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV by close of business on 24 November 2026.

Applications may not be considered if the minimum criteria of the position are not met. People with disabilities are welcome to apply. FEM promotes the principles of Employment Equity, and any appointment is at FEM's sole discretion.