Senior Data Services Analyst

Senior Data Services Analyst - BNP ParibasPosition PurposeThe role of the Product Design Operational Support sits within the Data Governance team, which is part of the Business Change Management (BCM) division of BNP Paribas. The primary objective is to provide 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 Product Design Operational Support will report directly to the Head of Data Governance 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, Paris and London branches for global projects, standards, vendors, and consultants.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Services support - Project Stuart Mission (2025)As a Product Design Operational Support for the Stuart Project, you will have the following objectives:Ensure we are designing and building the User Cases to cater for operational needs and TOM guiding principles & design (robustness, scalability, industrialization, etc.)Ensure all concerned operational teams sign off the BRDs and the requirements (set-up and run of the appropriate governance)Ensure formalization of the user acceptance test cases (i.e., formalizing them)Ensure BRDs are well understood by the testing teams in IndiaProvide your inputs and support in formalizing the TOM designYou will work in close cooperation with the design teams in Paris, Singapore, and Australia, as well as the operational teams in France, India, and Australia. There will be 3 Product Design Operational Supports today (1 in AU, 1 in UK, 1 in Chennai) and you will coordinate with the other two under the leadership of the design support based in Europe.During the Stuart project, you will report into the project governance under the operational readiness stream.* Data Solution DesignGain 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 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 IntegrityLiaise 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.Personally review a selection of the deliverables generated by the community.* Engage and contribute to a Data and Business analysis community of practice, which includes:Establishing regular community meetings with all business/data analysts to provide group mentoring, discuss concerns and issues, and implement actions for continuous improvement.Perform reviews of deliverables produced by the community's business analysts and provide feedback and constructive critiques.Formalise standards and consistency around business analysis deliverables and encourage the community's adherence to these standards.Competencies (Technical / Behavioural)Technical3+ years analysis experienceExperience in an Information Technology & Change capacity in the Financial Services Industry3+ years of Alteryx Designer/Gallery or Power BI experience is essentialExperience in data management and data consolidation, masterization, transformation & relevant quality controls operationsExperience in custody or back-office administration for the funds management industryFamiliarity with analytical capabilities such as Power BI, Tableau, AlteryxExcellent working knowledge of relational databases, able to confidently write SQLExperience in dealing with large data sets and relational databasesStrong analytical ability to analyse, summarise and explain large data sets through verbal, written, and visual forms.Identifying efficiency opportunities, writing business cases and creating POCs that will add business value through the implementation of AlteryxAssist in developing the governance and framework to ensure operational readiness of new business technologiesExcellent 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.Good communication skills (written and oral)Good coordination skills (to gather consensus)BehavioralProven Organizational & Federation skills: Capacity to set-up and run appropriate governance to ensure validation and sign-off of business requirement by all concerned stakeholders.Accountable: Must be accountable for their actions and tracking their actions against the relevant plans as well as outlining issues as they arise.Attention to detail: Ensures accuracy and 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.Client Focus: Complete commitment to provide professional, intelligent and timely responses to internal and external clients' needs.Proven communication skills: both written and oral.Negotiation & conflict resolution: Negotiates or mediates sound agreements in situations where there is disagreement or differences in interests.Innovation: Develop and implement original ideas, approaches, and solutions to typical, unusual, or difficult situations or problems.Collaboration and teamwork: Develops and maintains a good working relationship with others.Strategic thinking: Understands the business, and anticipates business needs, reflecting this in the approach to current solutions.Proactive: Must be someone who can see a need and be willing to assist in meeting that need even if it falls outside the specific area of their job description.Specific Qualifications Required* Degree qualified in IT, Business, or related discipline; and/or relevant work experience in a similar role.About BNP PARIBASAs the leading European Union bank, and one of the world's largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional, and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, and insurance.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, and religion. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us at au.nz.recruitment (at) asia.bnpparibas (dot) com or 9221 3026.
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