Data Analyst

BNP Paribas

Sydney NSW

Business/Systems Analysts (Information and Communication Technology)

Full time

Business Requirements

Data Quality

Data Analysis

Position Purpose 

The role of the Data Analyst sits within the AI and Data pillar of the over arching Industrial Transformation team. The Data Analyst's primary objective is providing the business with data analytics and solutions in a cost-effective way by determining the requirements of a project or program and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners.  

The Data Analyst will report directly to the Head of AI and Data and work within a matrix structure, delivering into projects that are managed across all platforms. They communicate with internal and external stakeholders including business stakeholders in operations, product and coverage, standards, vendors and consultants.

Key Responsibilities 

Business and Data Requirements

Engage stakeholders to establish a common understanding of the business and data needs

Identify and correctly translate business needs into business and data solution requirements

Clarify and elicit business requirements, proactively identifying additional requirements not explicitly provided, obtaining missing information and resolving conflicting information

Ensure data requirements are consistent with the business requirements. Where possible relate deliverables and their acceptance criteria to the requirements

Validate data requirements with stakeholders to ensure they are based on an understanding of the stakeholder needs, expectations, constraints, and interfaces

Data Solution Design

Gain a firm understanding of the impacts of the solution on People, Process and Technology.

Engage stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of (and commitment to) all aspects of the project including objectives, scope, risks, benefits and any element they may be providing.  

Gather all the necessary inputs and review to fully understand the requirements, specifications, applicable standards etc.

Document the current (as-is) business process design if this does not already exist

Document the to-be business process design and identify how the implementation of the data solution will benefit the business

Data Quality and Integrity

Liaise with the business to identify data inconsistencies and provide the capability to identify these items in advance

Lead and/or undertake data quality activities and initiatives where required. Ensure appropriate tools and techniques are used for data analysis tasks and deliverables.

Encourage peer reviews and feedback sessions within the community as well undertaking review personally.

Alteryx Designer/Gallery/Power BI Implementation:

Using the analysis, requirements gathering and stakeholder workshops mentioned above, create Alteryx workflows or Power BI Dashboards that align with the correct business outcomes and optimise business process and introduce operational efficiencies

Ensure that developed workflows meet the standards of Data Governance and Analytics teams and can be scaled to run on the Alteryx Gallery

Create consistency amongst existing workflows and ensure that the user experience is maintained across the data governance and analytics gallery and standards are set for future developments

Competencies (Technical / Behavioural) 

Technical

3+ years analysis experience along with Alteryx, Power and/or similar ETL tools.

Experience in a Technology and Change capacity in the Financial Services Industry

Familiarity with analytical capabilities such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx

Excellent working knowledge of relational databases, be able to confidently write SQL

Experience in custody or back-office administration for the funds management industry

Strong analytical ability to analyse, summarise and explain large data sets through verbal, written and visual forms. 

Excellent analytical skills, able to manage multiple projects under strict timelines, work well in a demanding and dynamic environment to meet overall objectives.

Project management skills; experience with Agile, scheduling and resource management.

Ability to motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals.

Behavioral

Accountable: Want someone who is accountable for their actions. The Data analyst must be accountable for their estimates and for tracking their actions against the relevant plans as well as outlining issues as they arise

Attention to detail: Ensures accuracy, implements processes to ensure quality of output. 

Problem solving: gathers and analyses information and uses it to develop effective solutions to difficult problems or situations

Communication: Write, speak and present information effectively, relevantly and in a timely fashion

Innovation: Develop and implement original ideas, approaches and solutions to typical, unusual or difficult situations or problems

Collaboration and team work: Develops and maintains a good working relationship with others. Provide support to other team members and seeks the same from others.

Pro Active:  Must be someone who can see a need and be willing to assist in meeting that need even if it falls outside the word specific area of their job description.  Want a team player who realizes the importance of delivering the business solution and is willing to assist with this

Specific Qualifications Required 

Degree qualified in IT, Business, or related discipline; and / or relevant work experience in a similar role.

About BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas is a top-tier European and international banking establishment, with an uninterrupted presence in the APAC region since 1860 and in Australia since 1881. Combining global expertise and local know-how, BNP Paribas in Australia and New Zealand delivers solutions to our clients through Corporate and Institutional Banking and Asset Management - a bridge between corporate and institutional clients.

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community.

BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization.

Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds.

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

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