Data Analyst

Church International Limited; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Church International Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst – KYC in Brussels. This freelance role offers a 50% office / 50% homeworking split and runs on a contract basis until October 2027. Fluency in English and Dutch or French is required.

You will support customer onboarding, periodic reviews, risk assessments and regulatory compliance, delivering high-quality data solutions. Responsibilities include SQL data extraction, data governance, model design and KPI reporting, with

Qualifications

• 2+ years in data analytics, with KYC/financial crime context preferred.
• Experience extracting and validating data across multiple source systems.
• Strong SQL skills: joins, aggregations, data quality checks.
• Ability to translate business needs into robust data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, extract and validate KYC data using SQL across sources.
• Define data governance rules and reconciliation controls.
• Design and maintain data models, mappings and integration solutions.
• Develop dashboards and reports for KYC KPIs and regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with IT, Compliance and Front Office stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

KYC knowledge

Data governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor/Master in quantitative field

Tools

PowerDesigner

Tableau

Business Objects

SAS

Power BI

Job description

Brussels, Belgium (50% office / 50% homeworking)

Freelance contract until October 2027

Fluent in English and either Dutch or French.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Analyst – KYC to join a financial services project in Brussels.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality data solutions across the KYC lifecycle, supporting customer onboarding, periodic reviews, risk assessments and regulatory compliance.

• Analyse, extract and validate KYC data using SQL across multiple source systems.
• Investigate data discrepancies and identify data quality issues.
• Define and implement data governance frameworks, quality rules and reconciliation controls.
• Design and maintain data models, data mappings and data integration solutions.
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor KYC KPIs and operational performance.
• Analyse customer identification, legal entity structures, beneficial ownership, related parties and risk assessments.
• Work closely with IT, Data Services, Compliance, KYC Operations and Front Office stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into effective technical data solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve KYC processes, data reliability and operational efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with SQL, including data extraction, joins, validation and analysis.
• Experience with data modelling tools such as PowerDesigner or equivalent.
• Experience with reporting and visualisation tools such as Tableau, Business Objects or SAS.
• Power BI experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of banking, KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and financial crime processes.
• Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and JIRA is an advantage.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Data Analytics.
• Strong understanding of KYC processes, customer risk assessments, screening and onboarding workflows.
• Proven ability to gather, document and manage business and technical requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Fluent English and strong written and spoken communication skills in either Dutch or French.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline, or equivalent analytical experience.

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in this opportunity,