Role: Business Data Analyst
Type: Contract B2B
Location: Dublin, Ireland(Hybrid)
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and manage the collection, validation, and consolidation of data across business units
* Analyze and interpret data to produce insightful reports and dashboards for forums, committees, and senior stakeholders
* Support the delivery of strategic initiatives through data-driven recommendations
* Prepare and submit reports aligned with regulatory requirements and compliance standards
* Maintain a strong understanding of current and upcoming regulations, policies, and procedures
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across systems
* Develop and maintain dashboards and visualizations using tools like Power BI, QlikView, and Excel
* Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, document business needs, and translate them into functional specifications
* Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
* Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure solutions meet business expectations
* Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation through data insights
Required Skills & Experience:
* Experience in a Business Analyst/Data Analysis role, preferably within the financial services sector
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Advanced proficiency in
Excel (pivot tables, macros, formulas)
* Hands-on experience with
Power BI, QlikView, SharePoint, and SQL Teradata
* Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance reporting
* Solid understanding of Agile delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) and experience working in Agile teams
* Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Experience in writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintaining product backlogs is a plus