Digital Program Associate - Data Analysis

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international development bank in Dubai is seeking a Digital Program Associate specializing in Data Analysis. The successful candidate will analyze data requirements, support data solutions, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Candidates must have over five years of experience, a Master's degree or equivalent, and familiarity with data tools like PowerBI and SQL. This role also involves testing and optimizing data solutions, contributing to the bank's mission of sustainable infrastructure investments.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Over five years of experience as a data associate or business analyst.
• Strong technical capability in MS SQL and familiarity with BI tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Gather and streamline data requirements with business stakeholders.
• Perform domain-specific data analysis and collaborate on solutions.
• Lead data-solution testing and assist with troubleshooting.

Skills

Data analysis

Business analysis

SQL

Machine learning

Data visualization (PowerBI)

Collaboration

Project management

Agile methodologies

Education

Master's degree in business analysis, data analysis, computer science, or relevant field

Bachelor's degree with relevant certifications

Tools

PowerBI

Python

Keras

PyTorch

Job description

Digital Program Associate - Data Analysis

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond – infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA‑rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology‑enabled, and promotes regional connectivity.

The Information Technology Department (ITD) is looking for a Digital Program Associate – Data Analysis, who will contribute to the design and development of AIIB's data ecosystem by providing value‑added data analysis to harness data insights. The Digital Program Associate – Data Analysis will be responsible for gathering, interpreting, and analyzing data requirements using techniques from various disciplines, including business analysis, data analysis, computer programming, mathematics, and statistics. The role also entails communicating with the technical team and business counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business stakeholders, understand business data processes, gather and streamline data requirements, and maintain relevant documentation.
• Perform domain‑specific data analysis, research and retain data knowledge from Project and Loan business system, translate data requirements to technical specifications, and collaborate with the project manager and implementation team to support the design and delivery of solutions that meet business requirements, including but not limited to data solutions, business intelligence solutions, and self‑service solutions.
• Lead Project and Loan data‑solution testing, assist with troubleshooting, guide users with new data products and services, and facilitate user training and focus group discussions.
• Perform root cause analysis on Project and Loan data‑quality issues and reporting processes in support of data solution operations.
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities, and proactively identify new opportunities and potential gaps for solution optimization.
• Support data culture awareness training and sharing.

Requirements

• More than five years of working experience as a data associate and/or business analyst or relevant experience in business analysis, data analysis, financial analysis, statistics, and research methods.
• Master's degree from a reputable university in a relevant field, such as business analysis, data analysis, computer science, information management, or financial engineering, or equivalent experience. In lieu of a master's degree, a bachelor's degree in these fields from a reputable university, along with relevant certifications and experience.
• Familiarity with machine‑learning frameworks (like Keras or PyTorch) and libraries (e.g., scikit‑learn). Experience in designing machine‑learning and artificial‑intelligence applications to effectively optimize business processes and support better decision‑making would be an advantage.
• Strong technical capability in MS SQL and familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools, such as PowerBI and Python.
• Working knowledge in Project and Loan products is a must. Lending, portfolio management, and cooperative reporting is a plus.
• A team player with the ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships with business partners and communicate effectively with both business and technology data stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, adaptive to evolving business models, and able to drive results and support business technical requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in managing deliverables in agile environments would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with various audiences at different levels across the organization. Demonstrated technical documentation skills.
• Fluent in written and oral English.

AIIB Commitment

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences, and abilities selected through a merit‑based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.

Join AIIB's Mission

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB. Join in AIIB's mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.

Additional Information

ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed. ** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit‑based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.