01/08/2026 updated
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Senior Technical Business (Data) Analyst - Data Modeller & Analytics Expert
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Worldwide
Bachelor of Commerce (Bcomm) Information Systems and EconomicsAbout me
Bilal is a solution and results oriented IT professional with significant and progressive IT experience in analysing, designing, developing, testing and delivering business critical enterprise applications in the Banking, Insurance, Government, Telecom and Retail sectors.
Sql Data WarehouseApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs)Agile MethodologyData AnalysisArchitectureMicrosoft AzureBankingBusiness IntelligenceBig DataBusiness Process Model and NotationBusiness Process MappingBusiness RequirementsComplianceComputer ProgrammingDatabases
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
Advanced expertise in data modeling, analysis, and visualization using tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure platforms for comprehensive business insights and reporting solutions.
Azure Cloud Platform and Big Data Architecture
Extensive experience in designing and implementing Azure-based data warehouses, cloud solutions, and big data architectures including Azure Databricks, Synapse, and Data Factory.
Agile Project Management and SCRUM Methodologies
Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams, stakeholder relationships, and implementing SCRUM/Agile processes for efficient project delivery and team coordination.
Database Management and SQL Development
Expert-level proficiency in Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, and various database platforms with advanced SQL scripting and optimization capabilities.
Financial Services and Risk Management
Deep understanding of banking processes, credit risk management, regulatory reporting, and compliance frameworks including FINREP, COREP, and BCBS239.
Software Development and Programming
Strong technical foundation in Python, PL/SQL, and various development frameworks with experience in API integrations and system migrations.
Data Governance and Quality Management
Comprehensive knowledge of data governance principles, quality frameworks, and compliance standards for enterprise data management.
Business Process Analysis and Requirements Engineering
Skilled in eliciting, documenting, and translating business requirements into technical specifications using UML and BPMN notation.
Advanced expertise in data modeling, analysis, and visualization using tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, and Azure platforms for comprehensive business insights and reporting solutions.
Azure Cloud Platform and Big Data Architecture
Extensive experience in designing and implementing Azure-based data warehouses, cloud solutions, and big data architectures including Azure Databricks, Synapse, and Data Factory.
Agile Project Management and SCRUM Methodologies
Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams, stakeholder relationships, and implementing SCRUM/Agile processes for efficient project delivery and team coordination.
Database Management and SQL Development
Expert-level proficiency in Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, and various database platforms with advanced SQL scripting and optimization capabilities.
Financial Services and Risk Management
Deep understanding of banking processes, credit risk management, regulatory reporting, and compliance frameworks including FINREP, COREP, and BCBS239.
Software Development and Programming
Strong technical foundation in Python, PL/SQL, and various development frameworks with experience in API integrations and system migrations.
Data Governance and Quality Management
Comprehensive knowledge of data governance principles, quality frameworks, and compliance standards for enterprise data management.
Business Process Analysis and Requirements Engineering
Skilled in eliciting, documenting, and translating business requirements into technical specifications using UML and BPMN notation.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since1997
Languages
EnglishNative speakerItalianBasic knowledgeDutchFluent
Project history
Led the collection, analysis, design, and documentation of data requirements to implement an Azure-based big data warehouse supporting both internal and regulatory reporting for Finance, Risk, Treasury, and Commercial departments. Served primarily as Lead Business Analyst and Data Modeler, with additional responsibilities as Product Owner and Scrum Master.
Primarily responsible for the gathering, analysing and documenting data requirements (mortgages, consumer credit, financial markets) for Liquidity Risk, Interest Rate Risk and Funds Transfer Pricing reports (Asset and Liability Management). Also responsible for gathering requirements and designing a new solution on the Azure cloud platform.
Responsible for the analysis and design of new requirements related to the loading, validating, cleaning and transforming of Risk data delivered by ING sources to the Credit Risk Datawarehouse (VORTEX). As a T-shaped individual, helped the team with Development, Testing and release coordination, in addition to normal Business Analyst tasks.