Senior Data Business Analyst

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Data Business Analyst with 5+ years of experience to support a strategic initiative focused on enhancing data integration capabilities and expanding the scope of data feeds into a centralized data platform for reporting and analytics. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, solution architects, information security teams, and third-party providers to define requirements, ensure data quality, support testing activities, and deliver high-quality data solutions that meet business needs. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyze, and document business and data requirements for new and enhanced data feeds. Support the definition of data extraction, transformation, and reconciliation requirements. Collaborate with Solution Architecture and Information Security teams to ensure solutions align with established standards and governance requirements. Work closely with third-party vendors and internal teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. Support the investigation and resolution of issues, defects, and queries identified during testing phases. Partner with business SMEs to validate that delivered data meets reporting, analytics, and operational requirements. Assist with comparison testing and dual-running activities between existing and new data solutions. Maintain data dictionaries, business glossaries, and related documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency. Contribute to data quality assurance and reconciliation processes. Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment across all project phases. Required Skills & Experience 5-6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within data-focused projects. Strong experience gathering and documenting business, functional, and data requirements. Solid understanding of data extraction, reconciliation, and validation processes. Experience working on data integration, data warehouse, data platform, or reporting initiatives. Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors. Experience supporting testing activities, defect management, and issue resolution. Strong documentation skills, including data dictionaries, process documentation, and requirements specifications. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Nice to Have Experience working on data warehouse or enterprise data platform projects. Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and information security principles. Experience supporting reporting and analytics environments. Familiarity with complex, large-scale data transformation initiatives. What do we offer you? Full-time or B2B contract Remote within Spain Time zone. Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects. If you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want to meet you ! Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019). Talan – Positive Innovation Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions. Talan at a Glance Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year. Our Core Areas of Expertise Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI. Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency. Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies. We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.