Lead Data Analyst (Banking)

TL;DR

Lead Data Analyst (Banking): Understanding business requirements and providing data mapping and analysis to blueprint data flow from source systems to data marts or APIs. Focus on translating existing requirements into desired reports, preparing data mapping documents, and supporting various project phases for data engineers, modelers, QA testers, and Power BI developers.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

What you will do

• Understand project requirements by conducting Business Discovery Sessions.
• Work with internal teams (system support, DBA, MIS) to translate requirements into desired data marts and reports.
• Prepare data mapping documents for various layers of the data platform (raw, EDM, project-specific).
• Support data engineers, data modelers, QA testers, and Power BI developers during project phases.
• Collaborate with other developers, data analysts, and stakeholders to ensure software meets business needs.

Requirements

• Strong data querying and processing skills using SQL, SAS, Oracle, or Apache Spark.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools like Power BI, Business Objects, or Crystal.
• Solid understanding of Data Warehousing and ETL concepts.
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL, Python with SAS/R/Spark as a plus.
• Deep understanding of distributed data processing frameworks, particularly Apache Spark.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) including Object storage, compute, networking, and data integration services.
• Familiarity with data modeling techniques, schema design, partitioning, and performance tuning.
• 7 years of experience in data analysis.