Senior Data-Focused Business Analyst – SQL & Process Modeling

Unleash data-driven transformation — bridge insights and innovation to empower business success! Porto-based opportunity with hybrid work model As a Senior Data-Focused Business Analyst, you will be working for our client, a leading player in financial services, dedicated to transforming lease application processes through innovative data solutions. Join a dynamic team shaping the future of finance by translating complex data and business needs into actionable insights and streamlined workflows. Your main responsibilities: Collaborate with French business units to gather requirements, design "to-be" process workflows, and create detailed functional specifications in French. Write autonomous SQL queries (SELECTs, JOINs, subqueries) to extract, analyze, and validate data during feature testing and troubleshooting. Analyze existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and define optimized models to enhance operational effectiveness. Support testing activities, coordinate UAT, and assist during software deployment to ensure smooth rollout and quality assurance. Document requirements, use cases, and user guides to facilitate clear communication across technical and business teams. Troubleshoot production issues by analyzing data flows and verifying data consistency with strong SQL skills. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing process performance and recommending optimizations. You're ideal for this role if you have: 6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, or data-oriented IT consultant. Strong hands-on SQL skills for data extraction, validation, and troubleshooting. Experience in requirements gathering, process mapping, and functional documentation. Fluent in English with professional working proficiency in French (B2 minimum) for communication and documentation. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. It is a strong plus if you have: Experience working in financial services or lease application d