Finance Data Engineer

We are seeking a dynamic and versatile Data Engineer to join our team in modernizing and streamlining our core financial data management processes. This role is crucial in breaking down departmental data silos and transitioning legacy systems, such as MS Access-based databases, Excel reports etc. to a robust, scalable, and version-controlled environment leveraging modern tools and best practices. You will collaborate with multiple departments including Financial Control, Management Reporting and Risk Management to design efficient data models, establish centralized data solutions, and implement automation pipelines, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and maintainability. This position is ideal for a proactive professional with expertise in data engineering and analytics within the banking domain.

The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of banking domain, especially financial products and calculations, core banking system data, and experience in working with tools like SQL Server, Git, Python, as well as being able to understand and reverse-engineer complex legacy setups that use MS Access databases, text files and Excel reports.

Your role:

Legacy System Transition

• Migrate MS Access databases and spreadsheets to a centralized and maintainable SQL Server setup.
• Replace ad hoc workflows with structured, automated, and version-controlled pipelines.
• Work with core banking system data, including structured and non-structured text files
• Ability to work with limited documentation and follow complex legacy pipelines

Data Integration and Collaboration

• Collaborate with various departments to understand data needs and eliminate silos.
• Design and implement efficient data-sharing solutions that comply with industry standards and security policies.

Data Modelling and Management

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable data models tailored to business needs
• Optimize database structures to improve performance and accessibility.
• Work with the BI & reporting teams to make sure the data models are suitable for existing reports and future reporting needs

Tooling and Automation

• Implement and manage ETL pipelines using Python, SQL, Airflow, or similar tools.
• Introduce automated solutions to streamline data collection, transformation, and analysis.
• Make sure all solutions are future proof and extensible as we keep working on transition to cloud based systems

Version Control and Best Practices

• Establish Git-based workflows for version control and collaborative development.
• Enforce best practices in code development, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure all solutions have tests in place, covering various scenarios and regressions

Knowledge Sharing and Training

• Train staff on new systems, tools, and workflows to ensure smooth transitions.
• Serve as a resource for resolving technical challenges related to data systems.

Compliance and Security

• Ensure all data solutions align with regulatory requirements and internal policies, including GDPR and DORA
• Implement measures to safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized acces

Who are we looking for?

A colleague open-minded, very curious by nature and passionate about your job. You are not afraid to handle various tasks at the same time and meet tight deadlines. You are thinking proactively and always a step ahead, finding solutions with both internal and external stakeholders. You are a cooperating person who listens and invests in the work & persons to achieve common goals. You must naturally think out of the box and navigate in a fast changing and complex environment by questioning the how & the why.

Skills/Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years of proven experience in Data Modeling, Advanced SQL, and Database Management & Administration (Must have)
• At least 3+ years of working experience in banking domain, in depth knowledge financial products. (Must have)
• Expertise in MS Access, MS Excel, modern data engineering tools like Python and Airflow.
• Strong knowledge of Git and version control workflows.
• Knowledge about cloud-based solutions, especially Azure is a plus
• Experience in working with financial product data and familiarity with their data structures.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on automation and efficiency.
• Effective communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

What we offer.

• Becoming part of a dynamic team in an international working environment.
• 30 vacation days.
• 13th Month.
• 8% holiday payment
• Laptop and Mobile phone.
• Annual extra appreciation payment.
• Pension Plan - Defined contribution scheme
• Collective Health Insurance – discount on additional health insurance.
• Educational budget and access to Coursera trainings

Our organization:

Work at Garanti BBVA International
Garanti BBVA International (“GBI”) is a mid-sized European bank established in Amsterdam, the Netherlands since 1990 and serves to corporate and institutional and retail clientele. GBI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. (Garanti) and has presence in Germany, Switzerland and Turkey. Our ultimate parent is BBVA. Aa dynamic “global boutique” bank, Garanti BBVA International offers fast, accurate, innovative, tailor-made and country-specific financial solutions in selected business lines though highly skilled and diverse talent management. We embrace creativity, are centered towards teamwork and oriented to create multicultural environment as we believe this to be a crucial element. Our vision is future-oriented and as a one big team GBI strives for corporate excellence and goal achievement. By joining our organization, you will find yourself constantly challenged and must be prone to apply out-of-the box thinking.

Life at Garanti BBVA International

GBI is a place for people who dream big and make their dream their goal. We look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to grow. We stand as one team, one family and together we are empowered to create our unique path, be agile, be curious and innovative. Strong partnerships ensure our success. Strong teams hold our foundation. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters personal development. We aim to create a working environment where employees are able to learn through support and coaching while contributing visibly to the success of bank.

Our Core Values

GBI is part of BBVA, an integrated and innovative financial institution that looks to the future, created with the mission of financing people’s dreams. That spirit continues to inspire us today and encourages us to transform people’s lives by helping them make the best decisions to fulfil their dreams. This mission is underpinned by our Purpose: “To bring the age of opportunity to everyone”. We live these values, which make us strong and allow us to achieve our purpose so we can keep creating opportunities.

Customer Comes First
We see our work from the customer's perspective, as we incorporate their point of view in every decision we make and always put their interests first. We meet our customer's needs in an agile way, overcoming any difficulties that arise.

Think Big
We want to amaze our customers with the best solutions to generate unique experiences. To achieve this, we set ambitious and inspirational challenges for ourselves, while questioning everything we do and posing new ways of doing things.

One Team
We are committed both to our individual role and the company's objectives as our own. We work as one team, trust our colleagues and break silos between units and hierarchical barriers.

Application:

If you are ready to join our team and contribute to the success of company, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter via Online Application: Click on the link below to access our online application portal and submit your application.

We appreciate your interest in our organization and look forward to reviewing your application. Should you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Please note that we do not appreciate any acquisition efforts for this vacancy by recruitment agencies.