Global Operations Senior Data Analyst I

Home Based, South Africa · South Africa · Johannesburg HB South AfricaFull-timePosted Jul 17, 2026

Are you passionate about turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business impact?

Do you enjoy leading analytics projects while mentoring others and shaping data-driven decision making?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX (http://www.relx.com), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles (https://stories.relx.com/responsible-ai-principles/index.html). 1

About the Role

As a Senior Data Analyst I, you will partner with stakeholders to solve complex business challenges through data-driven insights and analytical solutions. You will lead end-to-end analytics projects, develop impactful visualizations, and help enable informed decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals and identify meaningful analyses, metrics, and success measures.
  • Help define measurable outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Prepare, transform, and validate data, including work with large or complex datasets.
  • Apply statistical methods and analytical modeling to assess trends, drivers, and potential outcomes.
  • Develop clear visualizations and data stories tailored to diverse audiences.
  • Lead analytics projects end-to-end, including scoping, planning, and managing timelines.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and provide mentorship to junior analysts.
  • Create reusable data products that support users at varying levels of data literacy.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in analytics, reporting, or data-focused roles.
  • Strong ability to understand complex data structures and apply advanced data preparation and quality techniques.
  • Experience using intermediate statistical methods for business analysis.
  • Proficiency with SQL and Python for querying, transformation, and analysis.
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and designing dashboards for business users.
  • Familiarity with modern analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks or similar).
  • Strong project execution skills, including organizing work, managing priorities, and communicating progress.
  • Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Comfortable working an overlap with the US 11:00am–19:00pm, Monday to Friday SAST.

    Work in a way that works for you

    We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

    • Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

    Working for you

    We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
    - Medical Aid
    - Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
    - Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
    - Study Leave 

    About the Business

    LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.

    







    We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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