Business Data Analyst

AXA; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Public transport reimbursement

Cafeteria plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

AXA Belgium is seeking a Business Data Analyst to join the Performance and Analytics management in Brussels. You will translate business needs into data solutions, manage a backlog focused on pricing and product data, and collaborate with business, data and IT teams.

The role involves supporting SAS to Databricks migration, ensuring data quality and KPI robustness, and documenting processes to promote clear, cross‑functional understanding across AXA’s ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent level considered an asset.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Functional Analyst, preferably within an insurance environment.
• Strong understanding of data and application flows, end‑to‑end view of processes and systems.
• Experience with cross‑functional projects and liaising between business, data, and IT.
• Experience with data management and analytical tools: Excel, SQL, Power BI; SAS, Python, Databricks.
• Familiarity with GitHub or similar version control is an asset.
• Knowledge of non-life insurance products, pricing data, or related environments is a plus.
• Fluent in French and English; Dutch at B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a backlog with demands focused on Pricing and Product data needs.
• Bridge between business, data and IT to translate needs into solutions.
• Analyze requirements, perform impact assessments and document specifications.
• Contribute to implementation and validation of solutions.
• Guarantee KPI and data robustness.
• Support SAS to Databricks migration; define requirements and assist data validation.
• Document processes and reports for transversal understanding.
• Develop understanding of processes, applications and data flows to aid solution design.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

SAS

Python

Databricks

Job description

The team Performance and Analytics management is in charge of data management, reports creation and analysis generation for the departments P&C retail.

In a moving and transforming operational context using various applications leading to multiple data flows generation, we are searching for a dynamic and open-minded Business Data Analyst to reinforce the existing team (15 colleagues). After a short adaptation to the AXA environment, you will be part of the analysts being able to produce requirements, reports, analyses and support other team members in the realisation of their objectives. You will notably be involved in SAS to Databricks migration projects, supporting the modernization of our data infrastructure while maintaining critical pricing processes.

Our team is in contact with various clients such as COO office, department managers, Data, IT, AXA group,…

As a Business Data Analyst, your responsibilities will be to:

• Build and maintain a backlog with all the demands of our business client with focus on Pricing and Product management data needs.
• Act as a bridge between business, data and IT stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable solutions.
• Analyse business requirements, perform impact assessments and document functional specifications.
• Contribute to the implementation and validation of agreed solutions.
• Guarantee KPI and data robustness;
• Support SAS to Databricks migration initiatives by helping define business requirements, contributing to data validation activities and ensuring business continuity, in close collaboration with technical experts and developers.
• Clearly document our process and reports to guarantee transversal understanding and correct usage of our clients;
• Develop a good understanding of operational processes, applications and data flows in order to contribute to solution design, with the support of domain experts and solution architects.

Your Profile

• A Master’s degree or equivalent level through experience is considered an asset.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Functional Analyst, preferably within an insurance environment;
• Good understanding of data and application flows, with the ability to develop an end-to-end view of processes and systems over time, supported by the expertise of the team.
• Experience working on cross-functional projects and acting as an interface between business, data, and IT teams.
• Experience with data management and analytical tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI and at least some of the following technologies: SAS, Python, Databricks or equivalent modern data platforms. You do not need to be an expert in every technology mentioned. Curiosity, analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across teams are key success factors for this position.
• Familiarity with GitHub or similar version control tools is an asset. The candidate should be interested in adopting collaborative development practices.
• Knowledge of non-life insurance products, pricing processes, or related data environments is a strong asset. Candidates with experience in other data-driven business domains are also encouraged to apply.
• Fluent in spoken and written French and English, with a B2 level in Dutch.

And you are also able to:

• Identify, analyse, and improve existing processes. Participate in optimization projects to implement innovative solutions and ensure better operational efficiency.
• Adopt a positive and proactive attitude towards change. Seek learning opportunities, demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and openness to foster continuous adaptation.
• Interact with clients to build and maintain long‑term relationships. Use proactive communication and understand their needs to propose suitable solutions.
• Collaborate effectively within teams, valuing differences and working transversally with various stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Take responsibility for decisions and actions. Adopt a proactive attitude and encourage an environment where everyone can contribute responsibly.
• Develop and implement creative and critical solutions. Promote innovation to overcome challenges, drive progress, and create value by efficiently utilizing available resources.

AXA Belgium

We are more than 3000 employees, partnering with 3200 brokers, located in our modern offices in Brussels, Antwerp, Eupen, and Liège. We are serving 3 million customers, and we are proud to be the number 1 car insurer. It is our ambition to not only be a payer but rather a real partner for our customers.

Our four core values drive us every day to give our best for our customers while collaborating effectively with our colleagues: Customer First, Integrity, Courage, and One AXA.

At AXA, we reject unfair or unlawful discrimination in any form. More info in our Diversity & Inclusion Policy.

What we offer

A nice reward for your work

An attractive salary, supplemented with discretionary personal and collective bonuses and of course, meal and eco vouchers, the full reimbursement of public transport, and a cafeteria plan.

The benefits of working at an insurance company

From group to hospitalization insurance and ambulatory care (family members can also join at an advantageous rate) and with up to 30% discount on all additional insurance products.

A job that respects your personal life and dreams

A flexible schedule of 35 hours per week, 36 days of leave per year to recharge, as well as the option to work partially from home.

You will benefit from sports classes at work, employee wellness programs and trainings, to keep you in great shape, both physically and mentally.