Business Data Analyst – Corporate Functions Technology

M&G plc; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

M&G plc in India seeks a highly analytical Data Business Analyst to bridge business needs and data solutions within Finance Data Delivery.

You will map data, collaborate with Product Owners, Data Owners and Scrum teams, and help develop dashboards and reporting while ensuring data quality. Prior experience in financial services or insurance is valued; Azure and SQL skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis, data governance, and business process modelling.
• Experience in comparing, analysing data sets, patterns and schemas.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (SQL, Excel, Python).

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements related to data and reporting.
• Translate needs into functional specs and data mapping documents.
• Work with data engineers and SMEs to align solutions with business goals.
• Support development and enhancement of data models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues in collaboration with technical teams.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Python

Power BI

Azure

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Master's degree in IT

PMP/PRINCE II (plus)

IIBA CBAP Certification

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Visio

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

Job description

About M&G IndiaWe are M&G India, the strategic innovation and digital hub for M&G. Established in 2003, we have offices in Mumbai and Pune.Our teams work closely with colleagues across the Group worldwide to drive transformation, build digital capability, and support sustainable growth. By leveraging technology, AI, automation, and process excellence, we bring new ways of thinking to improve outcomes for both customers and colleagues.Grounded in a vibrant culture with strong foundations, we are central to how M&G is transforming as a business.About M&GOur purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.Overall Job PurposeM&G Prudential has the ambition to become the best loved and most successful savings company. A key enabler of this strategy is the underlying Technology that will support our growth agenda with new technical propositions, recruiting and retaining the right talent, as well as transforming our cost-base through simplification and automation.We are seeking a highly analytical and business-savvy Data Business Analyst to join our Finance Data Delivery team. The successful candidate will play a key role in bridging the gap between business needs and data-driven solutions, supporting transformation initiatives across Finance Operations and Actuarial functions. The Ideal candidate will work with the Product Owners, Business SMEs, Data Owners and the Scrum team to understand and analyse the data needs of the projects they are working on, do conceptual, logical and physical data mapping, and be the SPOC for any data queries for the engineering and testing team. Preferably, they will have experience in Insurance and/or Investment Management industry.We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality, disability, or military service and welcome those who have taken career breaks.Primary Key Responsibilities (Top 3-5 KRA)Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements related to data and reporting.Translate business needs into functional specifications and data mapping documents.Conduct structured interviews and mock requirement exercises to assess analytical thinking.Work closely with data engineers and SMEs to ensure solutions are aligned with business goals.Support the development and enhancement of data models, dashboards, and reporting tools.Additional Responsibilities :Facilitate workshops and walkthroughs to validate requirements and proposed solutions.Identify and resolve data quality issues and blockers in collaboration with technical teams.Maintain documentation using tools such as MS Visio and Confluence.Key Stakeholder ManagementInternalUK Finance AccountingUK Finance ActuarialUK Corporate Functions technologyExternalSoftware SuppliersExternal ConsultantsKnowledge, Skills, Experience & Educational QualificationKnowledge & Skills (Must Have) :Strong understanding of data analysis, data governance, and business process modelling.Experience in comparing, analysing data sets, patterns and schemasProficiency in data analysis tools and software (i.e. SQL, Excel, Python)Excellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Scrum).A scientific mindset and structured problem-solving approachAttention to detail and data accuracyKnowledge & Skills (Additional) :Basic knowledge of Pyspark, Python, AzureProficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI).Experience with Azure technologies (e.g., Logic Apps, Data Factory) is a plusExperience:Minimum 6–10 years of experience as a Business/Data Analyst in financial services or insurance.Strong understanding of data analysis, data governance, and business process modelling.Experience in comparing, analysing data sets, patterns and schemasProficiency in data analysis tools and software (i.e. SQL, Excel, Python).Experience with Azure technologies (e.g., Logic Apps, Data Factory) is a plusEducational Qualification:Bachelor’s or master’s degree in ITProject Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plusIIBA CBAP CertificationM&G Behaviours relevant to all roles:Tell it like it is : Respectfully speaking up to create better ways forward – both direct and empatheticOwn it now : Putting your name on things with confidence to drive progress and results quicklyMoving it forward Together : forming cross functional teams to seize the right opportunities and solve real problemsWith Care and integrity…We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G Global Services, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.