Data Engineer Consultant - Risk and Regulatory Reporting

Finalyse Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Hybrid/Remote options

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Finalyse Group is seeking a highly experienced Data Engineer/Risk Data Analyst to join our Risk Advisory team in Belgium. You will design and build automated data aggregation pipelines for risk and regulatory reporting in banking, ensuring data quality and straight-through processing within large datasets.

With a Master’s degree and 5+ years of data engineering experience, you will bridge business needs with IT, apply BCBS 239 concepts, and collaborate across Europe in a hybrid work environment,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in management sciences, applied economics or computer sciences.
• 5+ years of data engineering experience in financial institutions or related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in SQL, SAS or Python.
• Familiarity with BCBS 239 data governance and risk reporting.
• Ability to bridge business and IT stakeholders.
• Experience with data modeling for warehouses/data marts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participating in and leading engagements within the Risk Advisory practice to support data infrastructures for risk and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborating with clients to translate business requirements into data and reporting solutions with straight-through processing.
• Investigating data reconciliation issues with other systems.
• Advising on data governance policies.
• Maintaining documentation for data processes, lineage, dictionaries, and metadata.
• Staying current with data infrastructure trends and applying them where relevant.

Skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in management sciences, applied economics or computer sciences

Tools

PowerDesigner

Visio

Collibra

Job description

At Finalyse, for over 35 years, we have supported (re)insurance and banking clients in navigating changes and embracing innovations in valuation, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Our commitment to contributing to a sustainable and resilient financial system drives us every day. We empower our talented consultants to design and implement efficient, pragmatic solutions, fostering a collaborative spirit with partners and clients. Our unique blend of financial and technological expertise has been the cornerstone of numerous successful projects and enduring relationships.

We embrace diversity at Finalyse, recognising the unique strengths everyone brings, and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment that respects diverse beliefs and backgrounds.

THE ROLE

In an increasingly complex regulatory environment and financial world, shaping state-of-the-art reporting capability and data intelligence is essential to bank’s core business and financial stability. Finalyse embraces this evolution and is committed to maintain a cutting-edge approach in its Data Management Advisory services.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer/Risk Data Analyst to join our team.

You will be working on vital and massive finance and risk datasets, designing and building automated, reliable data aggregation solutions to fulfill management and regulatory reporting needs in the banking industry. In this role, you will have a direct impact on bank’s internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of risk calculation and reporting and will be able to build data infrastructure that not only meets architectural and data quality standards but, most of all, business requirements that are meaningful for risk managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participating in and leading engagements within the Risk Advisory practice for banking and insurance clients to support the build-up and maintenance of data infrastructures for risk and regulatory reporting.
• Working closely with clients to understand business requirements and support the implementation of fit-for-purpose risk data and reporting solutions, ensuring straight-through processing and compliance with regulatory standards, including BCBS 239.
• Performing deep dives into data details and investigating reconciliation issues with other reporting systems, such as accounting systems or other source systems.
• Advising clients on the implementation of data governance policies and procedures.
• Developing and maintaining documentation for all data-related processes, including data lineage, data dictionaries, and metadata.
• Staying up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data infrastructure and data governance and implementing them where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in management sciences, applied economics or computer sciences.
• At least 5 years of experience in data engineering within financial institutions or a related field, with a strong understanding of banking business and financial products.
• Outstanding analytical skills.
• Proficiency in SQL, SAS or Python or other programming languages.
• Familiarity with BCBS 239 and its requirements for data governance, data quality, and risk management.
• Ability to act as a bridge between business and IT stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously in a result-oriented environment.
• Fluency in English (both verbal and written) and strong presentation skills.
• Knowledge of data modeling methodologies and techniques for data warehouses and data marts is a plus.
• Proficiency in data modeling and management tools such as PowerDesigner, Visio and Collibra is a nice to have.
• Understanding of risk calculation (especially credit risk) and reporting processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of European risk regulation (CRR2, CRR3, Basel IV) is a plus.
• First-hand experience with Agile ways of working is a plus.

WHY FINALYSE

• A meaningful role and mission contributing to the stability and responsible innovation of the financial sector.
• A diverse, multinational team of talented specialists and senior experts, committed to sharing knowledge, supporting each other, and driving collective success.
• A clear and flexible career path, with the freedom to shape your own specialization and grow quickly in a flat, agile organization.
• Personalised development through tailored technical training, recognised certifications, and continuous learning.
• A healthy work culture and environment that values wellbeing, work–life balance, and sustainable consulting practices.
• Flexible ways of working with hybrid/remote options, trust-based autonomy, and openness to part-time arrangements.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including healthcare, pension, and sustainable mobility options, etc.
• International exposure and opportunities to travel and work with clients and colleagues across Europe and beyond.
• Innovation and thought leadership opportunities, including internal initiatives, research groups, and access to modern tools and structured methodologies.