Data Analytics & Management - Associate (f/m/d)

Job description

SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves. Who we are United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future. Role Summary Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We're looking for a Data Analyst (Associate) for our EU AG Data Office – Data Management team to join our team! Join a growing Data Analytics function at the heart of SMBC's data transformation journey. This is an exciting opportunity to turn complex data into meaningful insights, influence decision-making across the bank, and help shape innovative analytics capabilities from the ground up. In this role you will be responsible for: Developing analytics solutions, dashboards and reports that deliver actionable business insights. Preparing, transforming and analysing data to support strategic projects and business initiatives. Supporting the adoption of self-service analytics and promoting best practices across the organisation. For you to succeed in the role, you'll need to have: Strong experience with Power BI and/or Tableau, including dashboard development and data visualisation. Proficiency in SQL and data preparation techniques to support analytics solutions. Experience working with stakeholders to translate business requirements into analytical insights and recommendations. Position Description About this role: As a Data Analyst within the EU AG Data Office, you will support the development of analytics capabilities that drive data-led decision making across SMBC EMEA. You will help business teams unlock value from their data by delivering meaningful insights, supporting strategic initiatives, and advancing the bank's data transformation agenda. You will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including business teams, data analysts, data engineers, product managers, and senior management across the organisation. Our role will enable you to: Prepare, cleanse and transform data for analytical use. Build and maintain dashboards, reports and visualisations using Power BI and/or Tableau. Deliver insights that support business decision-making and strategic objectives. Support the development and testing of new analytics products and proof-of-concepts. Promote analytics best practices, standards and governance across the organisation. Contribute to the rollout and adoption of self-service analytics capabilities. Collaborate with data professionals and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for data-driven improvements. Support the implementation of the EMEA Data Analytics Framework and wider Data Strategy. What will you bring to the role? Experience developing dashboards and data visualisations using Power BI and/or Tableau. Strong SQL skills and experience working with structured and unstructured data. Knowledge of data preparation and transformation tools such as Alteryx or equivalent solutions. Understanding of analytics development lifecycles, testing methodologies and version control practices. Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business value through data. Ability to manage priorities independently in a dynamic environment. Experience within financial services and knowledge of data-related regulatory requirements would be advantageous. Familiarity with Python, automation, AI, cloud technologies, or advanced analytics techniques would be beneficial. Competencies Customer Focus Driving Change Driving Results Embraces Diversity Enterprise Leadership Judgement and Decision Making Risk Management Strategic and Visionary Trust and Integrity What we offer For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks. As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you: Hybrid and flexible working Competitive paid leave days Benefits to support your physical wellbeing Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities Ambitious remuneration package So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today! We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested. We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Compensation is determined using objective criteria, including skills, experience, and role responsibilities, and applied consistently throughout our recruitment processes. We do not request candidates' pay history and are committed to preventing unjustified pay disparities.