Business Data Analyst

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The Senior Business Data Analyst will support a brand new and multi-year initiative to modernise its data platform whilst revamping data governance to better utilise data across the organisation.

This is a contract until 31 March 2028 starting latest by July 2026 with strong chance of extension (with possibility to extend for up to five years) based in Basel, Switzerland (50% home office offered).

The successful candidate will work with the various business areas (e.g. Risk, Finance, Front/Middle/Back Office) to support them in this transition. The BA should be able to liaise with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements and suggest solutions that will fit the business needs. They need to be able to understand Java code, SQL scripts and how databases work.

Responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data management.

You will possess as many of the following skills as possible:

• 7+ years of total experience as a Business Analyst/Developer/Data Analyst etc.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in data projects, within financial services or a similar industry.
• Deep understanding of business areas such as Middle Office, Risk, and 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.
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Languages (e.g. Java) nice to have
• Fluency in English mandatory
• Familiarity with data platforms and modern data architecture principles.
• Proactive approach, ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Please note interviews would be conducted via video call, however the role is based 100% in Switzerland. Our client offers:

• 12 month contract with likelihood of extension up to five years
• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
• 50% working from home
• 20 days working remotely from abroad per year
• Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen

Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most important financial companies worldwide? Then apply now! We look forward to receiving your full application before the deadline on Tuesday 21 April.