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Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Analytics & Data Modelling Professional to join our growing Financial Services Technology team. The successful candidate will work on high-impact engagements for major banking and financial services clients, leveraging advanced analytical tools and techniques to extract, transform, query, and analyze large-scale datasets. They will play a pivotal role in delivering data-driven solutions that support risk management, regulatory compliance, customer analytics, product performance, and strategic planning for our clients. --- Key Responsibilities Data Analytics & Insights · Analyze large and complex datasets related to financial and banking products including retail lending, credit cards, mortgages, deposits, treasury, trade finance, and wealth management · Develop comprehensive analytical reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior client stakeholders and leadership teams · Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), trend analysis, segmentation analysis, and predictive modelling to support business decision-making · Identify data patterns, anomalies, and correlations within transactional, behavioral, and financial data Data Modelling & Architecture · Design, develop, and optimize logical and physical data models (conceptual, dimensional, and relational) for financial services data environments · Build and maintain robust data models that support regulatory reporting, risk analytics, customer 360 views, and product profitability analysis · Ensure data models are scalable, well-documented, and aligned with industry standards. Database Querying & Management (MySQL) · Write complex, optimized SQL queries in MySQL to extract, manipulate, and transform large volumes of structured data from relational databases · Develop and maintain stored procedures, views, functions, and triggers for data processing and automation · Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies to enhance data retrieval efficiency · Manage data extraction pipelines and ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across multiple data sources Statistical Analysis (SPSS) · Utilize IBM SPSS Statistics for advanced statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, regression modelling, factor analysis, cluster analysis, and other multivariate techniques · Develop predictive and descriptive models using SPSS for credit scoring, customer churn prediction, risk assessment, fraud detection, and product propensity modelling · Automate recurring analytical workflows and reporting using SPSS syntax and scripting capabilities · Validate model outputs and ensure statistical rigor and compliance with internal and regulatory standards Client Engagement & Advisory · Work directly with banking and financial services clients to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical frameworks and data solutions · Present findings, insights, and strategic recommendations to C-suite executives, product heads, and risk officers · Support business development activities including proposal writing, solution design, and effort estimation · Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and continuous learning --- Required Qualifications Education · Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline · Master's degree (MBA, M.Sc., M.Tech) in a relevant field is highly preferred Experience · Minimum 2–5 years of professional experience in data analytics, data modelling, and quantitative analysis · Minimum 2–3 years of direct experience working with financial services / banking clients (either in-house or in a consulting capacity) · Proven track record of working on projects related to banking products such as loans, credit cards, deposits, payments, risk, compliance, or regulatory reporting Technical Skills (Mandatory) · MySQL: Expert-level proficiency in writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, data manipulation, performance tuning, and database management · IBM SPSS Statistics: Strong hands-on experience in statistical modelling, data analysis, syntax programming, and report generation using SPSS · Data Modelling: Expertise in relational and dimensional data modelling techniques (Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, ER Modelling) using tools such as ERwin, PowerDesigner, or equivalent · Large Dataset Management: Demonstrated ability to work with high-volume datasets (millions to billions of records) with efficiency and accuracy Domain Knowledge (Expected) · Strong understanding of banking and financial products – retail banking, corporate banking, credit risk, market risk, regulatory reporting, and compliance frameworks · Understanding of financial data taxonomies, chart of accounts, general ledger structures, and customer data hierarchies Soft Skills · Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities · Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences · Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-facing consulting environment · Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously · Leadership qualities with experience in mentoring and guiding junior analysts --- Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications · Experience with additional analytics/BI tools such as Python, R, SAS, Tableau, Power BI, or Alteryx · Exposure to cloud-based data platforms (AWS RDS, Google BigQuery, Azure SQL Database) · Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration frameworks · Professional certifications such as: · Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) · IBM SPSS Certified Specialist · MySQL Database Administrator Certification · FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or CFA (any level) · PMP or Agile/Scrum certifications · Experience with data governance data quality frameworks, and master data management (MDM)