Senior IT Business & Data Analyst for Finance Reporting & Analytics
Swiss Re · Bratislava, Slovakia · 23d ago
About the role
We are looking for a Senior IT Business & Data Analyst to join our team, supporting business-critical data-driven solutions.
This role requires a well-balanced profile combining technical capabilities with solid business analysis expertise. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on technical background (e.g., software development or similar) and is motivated to connect systems, data, and business processes to drive practical and scalable Reporting & Analytics solutions.
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as a trusted execution partner and taking full end-to-end ownership of initiatives while working within the strategic direction defined.
Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong willingness to learn are key success factors in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Take end-to-end ownership of system and process implementation and improvement initiatives, from requirements definition through implementation and validation.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs, refine requirements, and propose scalable and pragmatic solutions.
- Translate business requirements into clear and structured technical specifications, and ensure transparent delivery with visibility on progress, risks and dependencies.
- Conduct delivery planning and support Product Owners in product backlog management, ensuring alignment between business priorities and technical readiness.
- Drive the implementation of new products and features and provide ongoing support for existing Reporting & Analytics applications and data products in a BAU environment.
- Perform in-depth data analysis to validate business logic, transform data, and ensure consistency and reliability.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, developers and architects to design robust and maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
- Independently manage the workstream, ensuring alignment on scope, priorities, and timelines.
- Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and adherence to governance and control standards.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.
About the Team
You will join the Palantir Foundry Reporting & Analytics Solutions team, a high‑impact product team working at the intersection of Finance, data, and technology. The team delivers and runs modern, scalable, reliable, and data-driven solutions that enable better decision-making and operational efficiency.
Collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement are at the core of how we work. You will join a supportive and dynamic environment where initiative, accountability, professional growth are valued and you’ll find a supportive environment that encourages idea-sharing and mutual respect.
About You
You're a passionate professional who thrives in collaborative environments and gets energized by solving complex problems. You have a talent for translating business needs into technical requirements and can effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You're data-driven, customer-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
We are looking for a candidate who meets these requirements:
- 8+ years of relevant experience in IT Business Analysis or hybrid technical/business roles, ideally in Finance (e.g., accounting), Sustainability, and/or Reporting & Analytics.
- Ability to operate independently and drive initiatives with minimal supervision.
- Experience with database concepts, data structures and software development (e.g., Python, PySpark, SQL).
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technology and influence at multiple seniority levels.
- Ability to translate business requirements into implementable technical solutions, balancing feasibility, scalability, and delivery constraints.
- Proven experience with Palantir Foundry or comparable modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake), combined with a background in Finance / Sustainability / FP&A and the (Re-)Insurance industry is a strong advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset, including familiarity with product delivery and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Strong command of Agile ways of working and environments (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira).
- Experience applying AI technologies and techniques to support product development and business analysis processes.
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality principles and/or experience with audit processes is an advantage.
- Learning mindset and adaptability to new business domains.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering large-scale data pipelines and solid expertise of data governance, lineage, and data management frameworks
- Solid expertise to ensure high data quality and reliability across pipelines, including influencing upstream systems and processes
For Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 3,200 and EUR 5,300 per month (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:
- the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,
- the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.
In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits.
Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.
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About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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