Senior Data Analyst H/F Smile Group

🚀 Senior Data Analyst & Initiative Owner: Drive Strategic Data Projects in Brussels

Smile is the European leader in open-source services and digital transformation. We empower major market players to navigate complex data landscapes through high-performance solutions and responsible technology.

We are currently looking for a Senior Data Analyst - Initiative Owner to join our Brussels team. You will be a key player within the Data Hub of a leading international financial institution, driving high-impact data projects from initial conception to final delivery.

As a Senior Data Analyst acting as an Initiative Owner, you won't just analyze data-you will lead the vision. You will bridge the gap between complex business requirements and technical execution, ensuring that data solutions deliver real strategic value.

• End-to-End Analysis: Lead the full lifecycle of business analysis, including business case development, requirements co-creation, and continuous solution optimization.

• Data Mapping & Quality: Analyze existing data flows and user roles to define target solutions and proactively identify data quality issues.

• Strategic Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders, Product Owners, Architects, and technical squads.

• Testing & Validation: Translate business needs into rigorous test conditions for performance and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Design & Change Management: Support data architecture design, review prototypes, and facilitate smooth delivery through the creation of impactful reports and dashboards.

End-to-End Analysis: Lead the full lifecycle of business analysis, including business case development, requirements co-creation, and continuous solution optimization.

Data Mapping & Quality: Analyze existing data flows and user roles to define target solutions and proactively identify data quality issues.

Strategic Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders, Product Owners, Architects, and technical squads.

Testing & Validation: Translate business needs into rigorous test conditions for performance and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Design & Change Management: Support data architecture design, review prototypes, and facilitate smooth delivery through the creation of impactful reports and dashboards.

• Experience: At least 4 years of relevant experience in Data Analysis or Business Analysis, with proven project management skills.

• Data Expertise: Strong understanding of Big Data, Business Intelligence (BI), and conceptual modeling techniques.

• Agile Mindset: Proficient in Agile methodologies (backlog management, sprint planning, and the MVP mindset).

• Tools: High proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of IT testing and requirement management tools.

• Bonus: A background in banking or insurance activities and workflow processes is a significant plus.

Experience: At least 4 years of relevant experience in Data Analysis or Business Analysis, with proven project management skills.

Data Expertise: Strong understanding of Big Data, Business Intelligence (BI), and conceptual modeling techniques.

Agile Mindset: Proficient in Agile methodologies (backlog management, sprint planning, and the MVP mindset).

Tools: High proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of IT testing and requirement management tools.

Bonus: A background in banking or insurance activities and workflow processes is a significant plus.

• The "Self-Starter": You are proactive, entrepreneurial, and driven by change.

• Synthesizer: You have strong analytical skills and the ability to negotiate with and persuade diverse stakeholders.

• Organized: Goal-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a structured manner.

The "Self-Starter": You are proactive, entrepreneurial, and driven by change.

Synthesizer: You have strong analytical skills and the ability to negotiate with and persuade diverse stakeholders.

Organized: Goal-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a structured manner.

• Trilingualism is Essential: Strong communication skills in English, French, and Dutch (written and spoken) to navigate the Brussels-based international context.

Trilingualism is Essential: Strong communication skills in English, French, and Dutch (written and spoken) to navigate the Brussels-based international context.

• Strategic Impact: Lead critical data initiatives within a prestigious European financial institution.

• Hybrid Flexibility: 50% on-site in Brussels / 50% remote.

• Long-term Vision: Initial mission until December 2026 with strong possibilities for extension.

• Expert Community: Join our monthly knowledge-sharing sessions and benefit from the collective wisdom of the Smile expert network.

Strategic Impact: Lead critical data initiatives within a prestigious European financial institution.

Hybrid Flexibility: 50% on-site in Brussels / 50% remote.

Long-term Vision: Initial mission until December 2026 with strong possibilities for extension.

Expert Community: Join our monthly knowledge-sharing sessions and benefit from the collective wisdom of the Smile expert network.

Introductory Interview with our recruitment team.

Technical Deep-Dive with our data experts.

Final Validation interview for project alignment.