Business Data Analyst

Synechron; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunities to work abroad

Paid time off

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a Senior Business Data Analyst in Charlotte, NC to develop and manage metadata repositories, ensuring accessible data definitions, sources, and lineage. You will harness SQL, PL/SQL, Hadoop, and Spark to support data-driven decision making and build dashboards in Tableau or Excel.

Collaborate with IT, compliance, and business units to define data requirements, deliver clear data insights, and produce documentation and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience as a Data Analyst in banking/financial services.
• Strong data sourcing, controls and metadata management knowledge.
• Proficiency in SQL with ability to write complex queries.
• Experience with PL/SQL, Hadoop and Spark for data processing.
• Familiarity with Tableau/Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and integrate data from multiple systems to support analysis and decisions.
• Establish data controls to ensure integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and manage metadata repositories for data definitions, sources, and lineage.
• Use SQL to flatten hierarchical data structures for analysis and reporting.
• Read PL/SQL, Hadoop, and Spark code to understand data workflows and improve pipelines.
• Create dashboards and reports using Tableau/Excel for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT/compliance/business units to define data requirements.
• Prepare documentation and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Metadata management

Data governance

Data modeling

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/DS/CS/IS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SQL

PL/SQL

Hadoop

Spark

Tableau

Excel

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,700+, and has 57 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

As a Senior Business Data Analyst, the candidate will be responsible to develop and manage metadata repositories, ensuring proper documentation and accessibility of data definitions, sources, and lineage.

Additional Information

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $100k - $110k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Identify, source, and integrate data from various internal and external systems to support business analysis and decision-making processes.
• Establish and maintain data controls to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop and manage metadata repositories, ensuring proper documentation and accessibility of data definitions, sources, and lineage.
• Utilize SQL to flatten multi-depth parent-child hierarchical data structures, preparing datasets for analysis and reporting.
• Read and interpret PL/SQL, Hadoop, and Spark code to understand data processing workflows and contribute to data pipeline improvements.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports to present findings and insights to stakeholders, using tools such as Excel and Tableau.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, compliance, and business units, to define data requirements and support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare documentation and presentations to communicate data findings, methodologies, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst in the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of data sourcing, controls, and metadata management principles.
• Proficiency in SQL, with the ability to write complex queries for data extraction and transformation.
• Experience with PL/SQL, Hadoop, and Spark for data processing and analysis.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and advanced Excel functionalities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively conveying complex data insights to diverse audiences.

Nice to have

• Oracle Certification
• Knowledge of other database technologies (e.g., MongoDB, SQL Server)

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 57 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.