Specialist, Data Analyst

Business Function

Here at the DBS Transformation Group, we focus on nurturing the culture of the World s Best Bank (Euromoney 2018, 2019 and 2020). Our approach is a combination of both science and art. We immerse our stakeholders in the world of design thinking and experimentation, drive rigorous creativity along our innovation pipeline, and build connections between corporate entrepreneurs and start-ups. We are a cross-disciplinary team focused on the invention of solutions that will radically improve the way people live, work and play. We are passionate and committed to making banking joyful (while having lots of fun)!

Job Purpose

• We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Analyst with a solid understanding of financial principles to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing complex datasets, deriving actionable insights, and supporting financial decision-making processes. This role requires a combination of analytical skills, technical proficiency, and financial acumen.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Interpretation:

• Collect, clean, and analyze data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize data effectively for stakeholders.
• Use statistical methods to analyze financial and operational data.

Financial Analysis:

• Perform financial modeling to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Assist in analyzing financial statements and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide insights on cost optimization, revenue trends, and profitability.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with finance, operations, and business teams to understand their data needs.
• Present findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with IT teams to optimize data storage and retrieval systems.

Technical Tasks:

• Write and optimize SQL queries to retrieve data for analysis.
• Use data analytics tools (eg, Excel, Power BI, Tableau) to process and present data.
• Automate recurring tasks using Python, R, or other relevant programming languages.

Data Governance & Quality:

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security.
• Document data sources, methodologies, and processes for future reference.
• Identify gaps and recommend improvements in data collection and processing.

Required Experience

• Experience in a finance-focused role or industry is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor s degree in CA, Data Science, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. A master s degree is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python, or R).
• Experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Familiarity with financial systems and ERP platforms is advantageous.

Financial Knowledge

• Understanding of financial statements, KPIs, and budgeting principles.
• Knowledge of investment analysis, risk assessment, and financial modeling is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work across teams.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.