Business Analyst Credit Risk Data

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join the squad that maintains a central data store for risk and credit data. This store feeds risk reporting, monitoring and control, the follow-up of loan origination and life cycle, regulatory reporting and the risk models, as well as analytics, machine learning, model validation and back testing. You make sure the data model stays reliable and keeps growing with the needs of its many users.

Your role

• Maintain and extend the data model of the data store.
• Profile source data to understand it, improve the model and support database users.
• Define the mapping and transformation rules that bring source data into the data model.
• Work with the developers so the specifications are implemented correctly.
• Test the developments and see them through to production.
• Support the data steward in monitoring data quality.
• Provide second and third line support to users in back office, reporting teams and risk.
• Work in an agile squad, in a hybrid setup with half of the time on site in Brussels.

You have

• At least three years of relevant experience as a business analyst in data.
• Two to three years of experience in business analysis or functional analysis.
• Experience developing a database for reporting and analytics in an agile environment.
• Hands-on experience with SQL.
• Solid functional analysis skills.
• Solid technical analysis skills.
• Medium to expert knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good command of Word.
• Good command of Excel.
• Good command of PowerPoint.
• Good command of Microsoft Access.
• Proven testing skills.
• Experience in the credit domain.
• Experience supporting a development squad in an agile environment.
• Experience working in a large company or a complex business environment.
• Experience in large-scale IT development.
• Expertise in data analysis.
• Expertise in requirements documentation.
• Dutch or French at B2 level.
• English at C1 level.

A plus

• A bachelor or master degree.
• Good mathematical skills, built through education or work.
• A background in economics or mathematics.
• Basic programming knowledge, enough to discuss code with a developer.
• Experience with Oracle or Sybase IQ.
• Experience with Informatica ETL.
• Experience with Linux.
• Knowledge of credit risk.
• Experience with EU credit regulation such as the Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD).
• Experience with credit risk regulation such as Basel III.
• Earlier experience in this group's business or IT environment.
• A team player with a project mindset.
• A quick, proactive self-starter.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Good analytical and synthesis skills.
• Autonomy in your work.
• Commitment and perseverance.
• Precision and attention to the quality of deliverables.
• Good written communication skills.
• Reliability in meeting deadlines.
• Ease in a dynamic, multicultural environment.