Data analyst

Nexeo is currently looking for a Data Hub Business Analyst – Initiative Owner to join the Data & IT team of one of our leading clients in Brussels. You will join a data-driven transformation environment , acting as a key link between business stakeholders, Product Owners, architects and technical teams . You will be responsible for driving business analysis initiatives from ideation to delivery , with a strong focus on data flows, requirements, testing, solution validation and continuous improvement. 🎯 Your Responsibilities Business Analysis & Initiative Management
- Drive business analysis activities from ideation to delivery , including business case development, requirements gathering and solution improvement.
- Translate business needs into clear, structured and actionable requirements .
- Work with stakeholders to define and prioritize business needs, use cases and expected outcomes .
- Continuously challenge and improve solutions based on evolving business requirements and user needs .
- Ensure alignment between business objectives, project scope and technical implementation. Data Analysis & Process Mapping
- Analyze and map existing data flows, user roles, processes and data usage .
- Identify data quality issues, gaps, inconsistencies and improvement opportunities .
- Define target solutions and relevant business and data use cases .
- Contribute to the definition of target data models and solution concepts .
- Analyze dependencies and impacts between data sources, processes and applications. Requirements & Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, architects, SMEs and development teams .
- Facilitate workshops and discussions to gather, clarify and validate requirements.
- Ensure strong alignment between business stakeholders and technical teams .
- Maintain requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assess the impact of requirement changes and manage related dependencies.
- Act as the key liaison between business and IT teams . Testing & Solution Validation
- Translate business requirements into test conditions, acceptance criteria and test scenarios .
- Support product testing, performance testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) .
- Participate in test preparation, execution, defect analysis and follow-up.
- Support solution validation and quality reviews of prototypes and delivered solutions.
- Ensure that final solutions meet agreed business, functional and data requirements . Delivery, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Facilitate delivery activities across analysis, testing, implementation and change management .
- Support the creation of reports and dashboards to provide relevant business insights.
- Monitor initiative progress, dependencies, risks and deliverables.
- Support change management and adoption of new data solutions and processes .
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of data products, processes and ways of working . 👤

Your Profile

- At least 4 years of relevant experience as a Business Analyst, Data Business Analyst or in a similar role.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience working in data, IT or digital transformation projects .
- Strong experience in requirements management and stakeholder management .
- Proven project management and coordination skills .
- Good understanding of business processes and workflows .
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex business needs into clear requirements.
- Experience working with both business and technical stakeholders .
- Good understanding of Agile delivery environments.
- Experience in banking and financial services is an advantage, particularly knowledge of insurance products and activities. 💻 Technical Skills Mandatory:
- Experience with conceptual modelling techniques and methods .
- Good understanding of data concepts , including Big Data, BI, reporting and dashboarding.
- Good knowledge of IT testing and UAT .
- Proficiency in SQL querying .
- Good knowledge of MS Office , including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies , including backlog management, sprint planning and MVP mindset.
- Experience with data flow analysis, requirements documentation and process mapping . Nice to have:
- Familiarity with SAS Enterprise Guide .
- Experience with data architecture and data modelling .
- Experience with BI and reporting solutions .
- Knowledge of data quality and data governance . 📊 Business Analysis Skills
- Business Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Requirements Management
- Requirements Traceability
- Data Flow Mapping
- Conceptual Data Modelling
- Business Process Analysis
- Use Case Definition
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- Agile / Scrum
- Backlog Management
- UAT & Testing
- Data Quality
- Solution Validation
- Reporting & Dashboarding
- Change Management 🌍 Languages
- English: Strong written and spoken communication skills.
- Dutch: Good knowledge and understanding.
- French: Good knowledge and understanding.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders. 🤝 Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and structured mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized , with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Strong customer-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering valuable solutions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills .
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to build effective relationships.
- Collaborative team player , while being able to work independently.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial and change-driven .
- Goal-oriented, quality-minded and detail-focused .
- Adaptable and open to continuous improvement and innovation .
- Comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced and data-driven environment . 📩 Interested in this opportunity? Send me your updated CV and let's discuss the role