Business Data Analyst

Description About the Role Job Title: Business Data Analyst Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid/Onsite as applicable) Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Business Data Analyst with expertise in Azure cloud technologies, SQL, and data analytics to support business and technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into data solutions and technical mapping documents. Experience In The Banking Domain Is Highly Preferred. 🔹 Key Responsibilities • Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders • Translate business needs into technical specifications and data mapping documents • Act as a liaison between business users, data engineers, and IT teams • Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction, validation, and analysis • Work with Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, and related cloud platforms • Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports • Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights • Create field-level data mapping documents including transformations and business rules • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance standards are maintained • Support data integration and ETL processes (good to have: Informatica) • Participate in UAT testing and validation of data pipelines and reports 🔹 Required Skills & Qualifications • Strong experience in SQL (data querying, joins, aggregations, optimization) • Hands-on experience with Azure Data Lake and Azure Synapse Analytics • Experience in Power BI for dashboards and visualization • Strong understanding of data analysis and reporting concepts • Ability to create Data Mapping / Technical Specification documents • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions • Experience working in banking or financial services domain 🔹 Preferred Skills • Knowledge of Informatica (ETL tools) • Experience with data warehousing concepts • Familiarity with data governance and data quality practices • Basic understanding of Python or scripting (optional) 🔹 Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field • 4+ years of experience in Business/Data Analysis 🔹 Key Competencies • Analytical thinking and problem-solving • Strong attention to detail • Ability to work cross-functionally • Effective communication and presentation skills • Business and technical acumen Key Responsibilities & Skills • Business Requirements Gathering • Stakeholder Management & Liaison • Business-to-Technical Translation • Data Mapping & Technical Specification Documentation • SQL Query Development & Optimization • Azure Data Lake & Synapse Analytics • Power BI Dashboard Development • Data Analysis & Insight Generation • Data Governance & Quality Assurance • Banking & Financial Services Domain Knowledge • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving Technical Skills • SQL (Advanced) • Azure Data Lake / Azure Synapse Analytics • Power BI • Informatica (ETL) • Python / Scripting • Data Warehousing Concepts • Data Governance Tools Education Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Finance, Business Analytics, Information Systems. Preferred: Master's in Data Science, MBA, Master's in Business Analytics, Master's in Finance, Master's in Information Systems. Industry Experience • Banking • Financial Services • FinTech • Banking Data Analytics • Financial Services Analytics #CareerOpportunities #JobVacancy #WorkWithUs