Senior Business Analyst Consultant

Mission Overview:

Keystone Solutions is looking for a Senior Business Analyst for a consultancy mission at a client site in Brussels. You will be hired by Keystone Solutions and represent us as a consultant while working within the client's Risk & Credits environment. The client has developed a central data store supporting the use of Risk and Credits data for reporting and classic business intelligence, analytics, machine learning, model validation and back-testing.

The central data store is used for risk reporting, monitoring and control; monitoring credit activity, including loan origination and life cycling; regulatory reporting performed by the Risk function; models developed for the Risk function, mostly within the Risk department; and other uses requiring significant amounts of credit or risk data.

Consultancy Role and Responsibilities:

Under Keystone Solutions' consultancy model, you will work as the Business Analyst for the squad that supports and maintains this central data store. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain the data model.
• Profile data to understand it, extend and improve the data model, and support database users.
• Define mapping and transformation rules that convert source data into the data model.
• Assist developers to ensure correct implementation of specifications.
• Test developments.
• Ensure implementation in production.
• Support the data steward in monitoring data quality.
• Provide second- or third-line support to users within the back office, reporting teams, the tribe and Risk.

Language Requirements:

• Dutch: fluent/good speaking and understanding, with basic/good writing skills. The required level must be met in at least either Dutch or French.
• French: fluent/good speaking and understanding, with basic/good writing skills. The required level must be met in at least either Dutch or French.
• English: fluent writing skills, with good speaking and understanding.

Education and Analytical Background:

• A graduate or college/university degree is preferred.
• Good mathematical skills are required.
• Ability to work within a complex environment and with an extensive data model.
• A focus on mathematics through education or professional experience.

Required Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.

Mandatory Technical Experience:

• Experience in an Agile environment developing a database used for reporting and analytics.
• Experience with SQL.
• Functional and technical analysis skills.
• Medium to expert knowledge of standard Microsoft tools and technologies: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Testing capabilities.

Preferred Technical Experience:

• Knowledge of programming concepts and the ability to discuss code with developers.
• Experience with Oracle or Sybase IQ.
• Experience with Informatica ETL.
• Experience with Linux.

Mandatory Business Experience:

• Experience with credits.
• Experience supporting a development squad in an Agile environment.
• Experience working in a large company or complex business environment.
• 2 to 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in functional analysis.
• Experience in large-scale IT development.
• Expertise in data analysis, requirements documentation and testing.

Preferred Business Experience:

• Credit risk knowledge.
• Experience with EU regulations relating to credit or credit risk, such as MCD and Basel III.
• An economics and/or mathematics background.
• Knowledge of the client's environment, on the business side and/or within its IT department, is preferred.

Soft Skills:

• Team player with a project-minded approach.
• Quick self-starter with a proactive attitude.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Good analytical and synthesis skills.
• Autonomy, commitment and perseverance.
• Precision, good written communication skills, respect for deadlines and strong attention to the quality of deliverables.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Working Model:

This consultancy mission follows a hybrid arrangement of 50% on-site work and 50% homeworking. As a Keystone Solutions consultant, you will maintain a strong on-site consultant identity while collaborating closely with the client's teams and representing Keystone Solutions throughout the engagement.

The Keystone Solutions Advantage:

Joining Keystone Solutions means becoming a K-Stone and bringing our core values to every engagement. Our consultancy model gives you exposure to dynamic projects and diverse challenges across client environments, creating turbo-charged learning opportunities through broad technical, functional and business experience. We pair this continuous development with skyrocketing ambition, supporting career growth as you expand your expertise and take on increasingly challenging consultancy assignments.

Apply Today:

If you are ready to tackle technical and strategic challenges in a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today at Keystone Solutions Career Portal .