Financial Data Analyst

IC Markets; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Forex CFD provider in Dubai seeks a Financial Data Analyst to build and optimise financial data frameworks that support decision-making across the business. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in financial analysis or payments analytics. Proficiency in Power BI and SQL is required. This role offers an opportunity to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to product development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, treasury, or payments analytics.
• Proven experience with data visualisation best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the analysis of financial and business data for actionable insights.
• Build and optimise dashboards and reports (Power BI).
• Support process improvement projects using Six Sigma techniques.

Skills

Strong analytical mindset

Understanding of financial markets

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with Power BI

Proficiency with SQL

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

CRMs

Job description

IC Markets Global is one of the most renowned Forex CFD provider, offering trading solutions for active day traders and scalpers as well as traders that are new to the forex market. IC Markets Global offers its clients cutting edge trading platforms, low latency connectivity and superior liquidity.

IC Markets Global is revolutionizing online forex trading. Traders are now able to gain access to pricing previously only available to investment banks and high net worth individuals.

Our management team have significant experience in the Forex, CFD and Equity markets in Asia, Europe and North America. It is this experience that has enabled us to select the best possible technology solutions and hand pick some of the best pricing providers available in the market.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly analytical, results-driven Financial Data Analyst to join our Finance team. In this role, you will take full ownership of building, maintaining, and optimising the financial data framework that supports critical decision-making across the business.

You will play a key role in monitoring, analysing, and controlling the company’s fees, costs, and financial performance. This position requires a strong technical foundation in data analysis, reporting, and financial modelling, combined with a deep understanding of financial operations, market dynamics, and corporate banking processes. You will collaborate with stakeholders across departments and contribute to process improvement initiatives and product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the analysis of financial and business data to deliver actionable insights and recommendations
• Build, maintain, and optimise dashboards and reports (Power BI) to monitor costs, revenue streams, and operational efficiency
• Extract, clean, and structure data from internal systems using SQL, Power Query, Excel, and other tools
• Automate recurring reports and develop tools for ongoing cost monitoring using Excel macros, Power BI, or scripting
• Perform variance analysis to investigate unexpected shifts in costs and support vendor negotiations and cost control
• Lead scenario modelling to assess the financial impact of market changes, pricing structures, or vendor relationships
• Support broader finance initiatives, including payments analysis, cash flow forecasting, and financial reconciliations
• Lead or contribute to process improvement projects using Six Sigma or process engineering techniques
• Translate business needs into user stories, data requirements, and reporting solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product profitability, operational efficiency, and governance standards
• Provide expertise on lending products, trade finance, and cash management solutions, including pricing strategy and product development

Requirements:

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to extract insights from complex financial data
• Deep understanding of financial markets, trading, and corporate banking operations
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, treasury, or payments analytics—ideally within financial services, fintech, or brokerage
• Advanced Excel skills, including macros, pivot tables, and complex formulas
• Proven experience with Power BI and best practices in data visualisation
• Proficiency with SQL, Power Query, or similar data tools
• Experience working with back-office systems such as CRMs and accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail with strong time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting insights clearly to non- technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver high-quality outcomes.