Senior Data Analyst

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join an impactful engineering initiative delivering high-value data solutions for a global leader in digital payments and financial technology.

As a Senior Lead on a dedicated squad alongside Senior Java Engineers and a Data Engineer, you will drive advanced data analytics and AI-related initiatives, architect scalable enterprise-grade dashboards, and transform complex financial data into strategic business intelligence. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and a nearshore engineering hub based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deploy complex, interactive dashboards and enterprise visual reporting solutions using PowerBI and Tableau to address strategic business requirements.
• Lead analytical initiatives within the squad, partnering with Java Engineers and Data Engineers to ensure seamless end-to-end data pipelines, data modeling, and performance optimization.
• Drive AI-related analytics projects, integrating intelligent insights, predictive metrics, and automated workflows into client-facing and internal dashboards.
• Translate ambiguous, multi-layered financial and payment domain problems into structured analytical frameworks, key performance indicators (KPIs), and executive-level recommendations.
• Own the end-to-end dashboard lifecycle: from requirement gathering and data modeling/validation to deployment, stakeholder alignment, and continuous performance tuning.
• Act as a key point of contact for Belfast-based product owners and business leaders, mentor team members, enforce best practices in data visualization, and ensure rigorous data accuracy.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial experience in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Advanced Analytics, with a proven track record in a Senior or Lead capacity.
• Expert-level proficiency in both PowerBI and Tableau, including advanced DAX, LOD expressions, complex data modeling, row-level security (RLS), and dashboard performance optimization.
• Strong expertise in SQL for complex data extraction, aggregation, window functions, and data quality validation.
• Demonstrated experience leading AI-driven or advanced analytics projects and bridging the gap between engineering teams and business stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize deliverables, and articulate complex data insights to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in fluent English for daily engagement with Belfast-based leadership.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects.
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible schedule.
• Benefits package, including medical insurance and sports.
• Corporate social events.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Well-equipped office.