Data Analyst

About this role

We are looking for Process Driven Data Analysts with a financial background to work within a data governance team validating and reviewing financial information submitted to a large provider of risk finance to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in Luxembourg. Our Client improves lending capacity of financial intermediaries and stimulates bank lending to small and medium sized enterprises by providing guarantees that encourage financial intermediaries to increase lending volumes. Financial intermediaries are institutions specializing in financial transactions such as banks, insurance companies, investment banks, pension and mutual funds.

The role will require the selected candidates to process and validate periodic reports from financial intermediaries. The candidate would, among other tasks, review warnings created around data submitted via Excel templates, investigate the warnings and escalate these as required. The role includes daily communication with financial intermediaries and the Client in order to obtain reports and information for a successful quarterly inclusion of data in the Client’s database.

The key skills for the role are advanced Excel, proactive approach to data and processes, understanding of financial data, strong data analysis capabilities and excellent knowledge of English. Ideally the candidate will come from a banking, financial or audit background.

In this role you would:

• Review and manage external data submissions
• Investigate into data validation warnings
• Perform checks of financial intermediaries’ reports based on predefined business rules
• Check compliance of data and reports with contractual terms and quality of the data supplied
• Communicate with financial intermediaries regarding non-compliance with contractual terms or data quality issues identified, delivery of quarterly reports and delivery of other relevant information or documentation required
• Trouble shoot and support financial intermediaries
• Perform data input activities
• Communicate with the Client frequently to inform them of progress and escalate issues as needed
• Manage clients’ expectations

If you see yourself doing these activities, then you probably have:

• Bachelor or master’s degree (preferably in Economics, Organizational Sciences, Mathematics, or related Financial background)
• Good understanding of financial legal terms and conditions
• Advanced user of MS Office (especially Excel)
• Fluent English is a must
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• EU valid work permit
• Other EU languages are considered a plus #EarlyCareers

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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