Senior Functional Analyst

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Functional Data Analyst to join our Data Analysis and Reporting Automation team in the Private Individuals Domain. This role combines business acumen with data management expertise and plays a pivotal role in transforming large volumes of financial data into strategic actionable insights that support business decision-making.

As a key figure in the banking sector the Functional Data Analyst acts as a bridge between business and IT ensuring that business needs are translated into effective technical solutions and clear impactful a highly regulated environment the role requires advanced technical capabilities a deep understanding of the financial sector and a strong commitment to data quality and confidentiality in compliance with current regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Engage with business units to collect and document reporting and analytical needs including defining KPIs and functional specifications.

• Translation into BI Solutions: Collaborate with technical teams to convert business requirements into implementable data models and reporting solutions.

• Report & Dashboard Design: Design and structure dashboards and reports using BI platforms (e.g. IBM Cognos) ensuring clarity usability and alignment with business goals.

• Testing & Validation: Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) define use cases and validate data accuracy and functionality.

• BI Platform Maintenance & Evolution: Maintain and optimize BI infrastructure including data models and metadata layers (e.g. Cognos Framework Manager) and enhance existing reports.

• Proactive Insight Generation: Monitor evolving business needs and propose new views reports or KPIs to support strategic decision-making.

• Data Quality & Compliance: Ensure data accuracy consistency and compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g. GDPR Basel) including documentation and data governance practices.

Technical Skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mathematics Statistics Data Science Economics Finance Engineering or Information Technology with a strong quantitative background.

• Proficiency in BI tools such as IBM Cognos Analytics (Dashboarding Framework Manager) Power BI Tableau Qlik.

• Proven experience in business requirements gathering and functional/technical analysis.

• Strong command of SQL and relational database modeling (e.g. Oracle SQL Server); experience with IBM DataStage is a plus.

• Solid understanding of data warehouse and data lake architectures ETL/ELT processes and data integration tools (e.g. Informatica SSIS Talend).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Access PowerPoint) for data analysis prototyping and reporting.

• Fluency in English.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business users and vice versa.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams fostering collaboration between business and IT.

• Effective time management and prioritization in high-pressure multi-project environments.

• Deep understanding of banking products processes and regulations with a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends.

Tools & Technologies

1) BI Platforms (IBM Cognos Analytics Power BI SAS Viya Tableau Qlik)

2) Databases & Query Languages (Oracle SQL Server MySQL SQL Developer SAS EG or SAS Base)

3) Data Architecture /Data Warehouse (star/snowflake schemas) Data Lake

4) Productivity & Collaboration (Microsoft Excel Access PowerPoint Jira Confluence Microsoft Teams)

Work Experience

• 510 years of experience in a similar role.

• Experience in the banking sector or in roles related to Planning & Performance Business Intelligence Sales or Finance within corporate industries is a strong plus.

Working conditions: Full Time

Duration: Permanent

Location:Milan (hybrid)

About ING

ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional. Our purpose - empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business - represents our belief in peoples potential. We dont judge coach or to tell people how to live their lives. We empower people and businesses to realize their own vision for a better future.
#doyourthing is our brand direction with us each and every day. It is how we articulate our purpose and our promise to make banking frictionless to the world.
do your thing is about people being free to live the life they want to live knowing that they will make their world a little better for it.
Do you think you are a step ahead Apply now!

The benefits of joining ING

In addition to being a part of a great team working in a fun and innovative environment we offer:

Super flexible smart working

Competitive base salaries and performance based bonuses

Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets

International Environment

Commitment to sustainability

Lots of training development opportunities to help you grow

Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being

A special day off when it is your birthday: we call it #doyourbirthday!

And of course we cant forget: free water & coffee at the office!

Our Commitment

Diversity is a fundamental element of our corporate culture and we are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment based on mutual respect and the value of diversity offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates.

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