Business Analyst | Credit Risk Management

OPTIMUS IT SERVICES; Brussel; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OPTIMUS IT SERVICES in Brussels is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to gather business requirements, translate into specifications, and coordinate testing activities. You will develop SQL queries, reports and dashboards to support business needs and collaborate with IT and project teams during implementation.

The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, experience in large organisations, and proficiency in MS Office and SQL.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant Business Analyst experience.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and VBA.
• Thorough hands-on experience with SQL.
• Strong functional and technical analysis skills.
• Programming and testing capabilities.
• Experience working in large organisations or complex business environments.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications for IT.
• Prepare, execute and coordinate testing activities, including GO/NO GO meetings.
• Develop SQL queries, reports and dashboards to support business needs.
• Collaborate with IT departments and project teams during implementation.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Analyse business processes, identify improvements and ensure data quality.

Skills

Business analysis

SQL

MS Office

Testing

Stakeholder management

Tools

SQL

SAS

Job description

• Gather business requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications for IT.
• Prepare, execute and coordinate testing activities, including GO/NO GO meetings.
• Develop SQL queries, reports and dashboards to support business needs.
• Collaborate with IT departments and project teams during implementation.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Analyse business processes, identify improvements and ensure data quality.

Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years of relevant Business Analyst experience.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and VBA.
• Thorough hands-on experience with SQL.
• Strong functional and technical analysis skills.
• Programming and testing capabilities.
• Experience working in large organisations or complex business environments.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with SAS.
• Knowledge of Credit Risk, CRR3 and Basel III.
• Previous experience within the BNP Paribas Fortis business or IT environment.

Languages:

• Dutch or French: Good/fluent speaking and understanding, with basic/good writing skills (at least one required).
• English: Fluent writing and good speaking and understanding.

Soft Skills:

• Team player with a project-oriented mindset.
• Proactive, autonomous and committed.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis capabilities.
• Attention to detail, quality and deadlines.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment.