Business and Data Analyst

Job description:

The Banking Department is initiating a multi-year project to modernize its data platform and improve data governance. An experienced Business and Data Analyst is needed to collaborate with various business areas (e.g., Risk, Finance, Front/Middle/Back Office) to support this transition. Applications are open to mid-level to early senior candidates.

Requirements:

• Collaborate with business areas to understand their data needs and requirements.
• Define requirements for data products, including table schemas, in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Design data models that meet business requirements and support efficient data retrieval and analysis.
• Assist in the creation of data workloads such as reports, queries, spreadsheets, and dashboards in the new data lakehouse platform.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Write and optimise SQL queries to support the creation and validation of the data workloads.
• Document processes, data models, and any changes to business workflows.

Competences:

• Proven experience in data projects, preferably within financial services, commercial banking or a similar industry. (****)
• Deep understanding of business areas such as Middle Office, Risk, or Finance, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Proficiency in SQL, with the ability to write and optimise complex queries. (***)
• Strong experience in data modelling, including the design of table schemas and data structures. (***)
• Familiarity with data platforms and modern data architecture principles. (***)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.