Senior Data Consultant – Data, Analytics & AI

HN Services Portugal; Portugal; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HN Services Portugal is seeking a Senior Data Consultant to bridge business needs with technical data solutions in Lisbon or Porto. You will identify use cases, run workshops and translate requirements into actionable roadmaps while delivering data analyses and end-to-end pipelines.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in data consulting or analytics, strong SQL/Python/ETL experience, and familiarity with governance in the banking sector.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in Data Consulting, Business Analysis, Data Analytics or project management.
• Experience in Data, Analytics and AI, including data analysis and data-driven solutions.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, Python and/or ETL tools for data analysis and pipeline development.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and banking industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify business use cases and lead workshops to define opportunities for innovation, automation and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate collaboration between business, technical and project stakeholders to understand operational and strategic needs.
• Gather, analyse and translate business needs into clear requirements and realistic project roadmaps aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Design and deliver ad hoc data analyses and support the development of end-to-end data pipelines.
• Promote the adoption of a data-driven culture across the organisation.
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring alignment between business requirements, technical solutions and strategic objectives.
• Track project progress, manage deliverables and report on key milestones using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Communicate complex concepts and analytical findings clearly to senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.
• Ensure alignment with corporate governance principles and relevant industry best practices, particularly in the banking sector.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a changing and dynamic environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Tools

SQL

Python

ETL tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Data Consultant – Data, Analytics & AI (Lisbon/Porto)

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a Senior Data Consultant to support data-driven initiatives, bridging business needs and technical solutions. The role involves identifying use cases, leading workshops, translating requirements into actionable roadmaps, and delivering data analysis and data pipeline solutions.

The ideal candidate has experience in Data, Analytics and AI, strong analytical and project management skills, and knowledge of corporate governance, preferably within the banking sector.

Professional Experience & Main Tasks

• Identify business use cases and lead workshops to define opportunities for innovation, automation and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication between business, technical and project stakeholders to understand operational and strategic needs.
• Gather, analyse and translate business needs into clear requirements and realistic project roadmaps aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Design and deliver ad hoc data analyses and support the development of end-to-end data pipelines.
• Leverage SQL, Python and ETL tools to analyse data and develop data-driven solutions.
• Promote the adoption of a data-driven culture across the organisation.
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring alignment between business requirements, technical solutions and strategic objectives.
• Track project progress, manage deliverables and report on key milestones using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Communicate complex concepts and analytical findings clearly to senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.
• Ensure alignment with corporate governance principles and relevant industry best practices, particularly in the banking sector.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a changing and dynamic environment.
• 6+ years of professional experience in similar functions, ideally within Data Consulting, Business Analysis, Data Analytics or project management.
• Experience in Data, Analytics and AI, including data analysis and data-driven solutions.
• Practical knowledge of SQL, Python and/or ETL tools for data analysis and pipeline development.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies, including Jira and Confluence.
• Strong knowledge of the MS Office suite.
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and banking industry best practices.
• Experience in the banking sector is valued.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesise and simplify complex concepts for senior audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a high level of rigour.
• Proactive mindset, with the ability to collaborate across teams and leverage cross-functional networks.
• Adaptability and ability to work effectively in a changing environment.