Finance Data Engineering Analyst

The company is currently looking for a Finance Data Engineering Analyst for our Bahrain operations with the following skill sets & terms and conditions. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E.) or MCA, along with a certification in SQL/SAS and 5-8 years of relevant experience.

Must Have

• Strong SQL scripting experience, ideally in SQL Server.
• Strong Data Warehousing knowledge and experience.
• Good understanding of Finance in a Bank.

Nice to Have

• SAS DI and SAS EG.

Experience Required

• Strong understanding of Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) and data change management, including hands-on experience with SCD Type 1 (data overwrite), Type 2 (historical record creation), and Type 3 (tracking previous attribute values through additional columns).
• Proficient in designing and optimizing SQL Server indexes to enhance query performance by enabling faster data retrieval through efficient lookup structures.
• Experienced in implementing data partitioning to divide large datasets into smaller, manageable segments, resulting in improved query performance, simplified maintenance, and efficient data archiving.
• Skilled in ensuring data integrity during ETL processes, particularly for financial transactions, by implementing checksums and row counts, applying transactional controls (commit/rollback), and validating data against source system totals.
• Strong understanding of Financial Reporting (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss), Risk Reporting, and core banking domain concepts.
• Knowledgeable in Balance Sheet structure and components, including Assets (e.g., loans, investments, cash & reserves), Liabilities (e.g., customer deposits, inter-bank placements), and Equity (e.g., share capital, reserves).
• Well-versed in interpreting Income Statements/Profit & Loss (P&L) reports, including key components such as Interest Income, Interest Expense, and Operating Expense.

Joining Time Frame 15 - 30 days

The selected candidates shall join the company – Bahrain and shall be deputed to one of the leading banks in Bahrain.