Business Analyst Data (Transactions & Clients)
Huxley · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Analyze critical banking transaction flows and client data.
- Improve transaction processing times and data quality.
- Define business needs and write functional specifications.
- Collaborate with IT, Data, and Business teams.
- Ideal for senior BA with banking and SQL experience.
About the role
Business Analyst Data - Transactions & Clients
Banking Sector - Paris / Hybrid
Mission Context
In a banking environment, our client is looking for a Business Analyst Data to work on critical transactional flows, with strong stakes around transaction times, data quality, and client impact. The mission is operationally and business-oriented, at the heart of client banking flows and transactions. This position is not focused on credit or banking risk. Profiles from credit, scoring, regulatory risk, or risk finance will not be considered.
Key Missions
As a BA Data, you will be involved in:
- Analysis of banking transactional flows (payments, end-to-end processing)
- Monitoring and improving transaction processing times (latency, timeliness, T+X)
- Scoping and analyzing business needs related to client data
- Writing functional specifications and business rules
- Data mapping (sources → processing → uses)
- Contribution to data quality (consistency, completeness, reliability)
- Participation in functional tests, UAT, and validations
- Close collaboration with IT, Data, and Business teams
- Support for production deployment and monitoring of flows in RUN phase
Profile Sought (BANKING)
Essential
- Senior Business Analyst Data
- Confirmed experience in a banking environment
- Strong knowledge of banking transactions and client data
- Strong sensitivity to transactional processing times
- Proficient with SQL for analysis and functional controls
- Ability to work with Data Platform / Data Lake environments
- Field-oriented approach, focused on delivery and operational reliability
Appreciated
- Experience with payments, transactional flows, retail banking, or run-off
- Work in an Agile environment / data squads
- Good understanding of end-to-end flows and their client impact
Profiles NOT sought
- Banking credit
- Risk (credit, counterparty, IFRS9, RWA, scoring, risk modeling)
- Purely regulatory or quantitative profiles
Environment (Indicative)
- SQL
- Data Platforms / Data Lake
- Transactional flows and APIs
- Data quality monitoring tools
- Agile Methodologies
Key skills/competency
Business Analyst Data - Transactions & Clients
- Business Analysis
- Data Analysis
- SQL
- Banking Transactions
- Client Data
- Functional Specifications
- Data Quality
- Data Mapping
- Agile Methodologies
- Data Platforms
Skills & topics
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- SQL
- Banking
- Transactions
- Client Data
- Functional Specifications
- Data Quality
- Data Mapping
- Agile
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your senior Business Analyst Data experience, focusing on banking transactions, client data, SQL proficiency, and Data Platform/Data Lake environments.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your understanding of transactional flow impacts and your ability to improve processing times. Mention specific banking environments you've worked in.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your SQL skills, data mapping experience, and how you ensure data quality in banking contexts.
- Showcase business acumen: Demonstrate your understanding of end-to-end banking flows and your client-centric approach during the interview.
- Network strategically: Connect with current Huxley employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into the company culture and the specific project.
Technical preparation
Master SQL for data analysis and functional controls.,Familiarize with Data Platforms and Data Lakes.,Review banking transaction flows and APIs.,Understand data mapping and quality principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex transaction flow you analyzed.,How do you ensure data quality and reliability?,Share an experience improving processing times.,How do you collaborate with IT and business teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific banking experience is required for the Business Analyst Data role at Huxley?
- For the Business Analyst Data role at Huxley, confirmed experience in a banking environment is indispensable. This includes a strong understanding of banking transactions, client data, and transactional processing times. Profiles specifically from credit, scoring, or risk finance backgrounds are not being sought for this particular mission.
- Is SQL proficiency a mandatory requirement for this Business Analyst Data position?
- Yes, strong SQL proficiency is a mandatory requirement for this Business Analyst Data position at Huxley. You will need to be comfortable using SQL for analyses and functional controls related to banking transactions and client data.
- What is the work arrangement for the Business Analyst Data role in Paris?
- The Business Analyst Data role in Paris offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a combination of on-site work and remote flexibility.
- What types of projects will a Business Analyst Data work on at Huxley?
- A Business Analyst Data at Huxley will work on critical transactional flows within the banking sector, focusing on payments, end-to-end processing, transaction speed, data quality, and client impact. This includes data mapping, writing specifications, and collaborating with IT and business teams.
- Are candidates with risk or credit backgrounds considered for this Business Analyst Data role?
- No, candidates with backgrounds in banking credit, or specific risk areas (credit, counterparty, IFRS9, RWA, scoring, risk modeling), or purely regulatory/quantitative profiles are explicitly not considered for this Business Analyst Data role at Huxley. The focus is on operational and business aspects of transactions and client data.
- What are the key differences between this role and other Business Analyst positions at Huxley?
- This Business Analyst Data role specifically focuses on banking transactions and client data, with a strong emphasis on operational aspects like processing times and data quality. It's distinct from roles that might focus on credit, risk, or purely regulatory compliance within the banking sector.
- How does Huxley approach data quality in this Business Analyst Data role?
- Huxley emphasizes a strong contribution to data quality. As a Business Analyst Data, you will be responsible for ensuring the consistency, completeness, and reliability of client and transactional data, contributing to overall data integrity.
- What is the expected duration of the mission for the Business Analyst Data role?
- The mission for the Business Analyst Data role at Huxley is described as a long-term engagement, indicating a stable opportunity for the selected candidate.