Senior Business Intelligence Specialist

Position Title: Senior Business Intelligence Specialist

Location: Strasbourg, France

Duration: 12 Months

Languages: English

Work Mode: Hybrid (3 times per week)

EU Candidates Only

security requirements: Must be eligible for PSC Personnnel Security Clearance)

Job Description:

Our client, a key European institution based in Strasbourg, is seeking an experienced Business

Intelligence Specialist to join their on-site team. This professional will play a pivotal role in

leveraging advanced analytics, big data, and BI solutions to deliver actionable insights and support

data-driven decision-making. The expert will design, implement, and optimise analytical models,

visualisations, and reporting processes, while ensuring ethical use and compliance with legal and

security standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Analysis & Integration

• Collect, clean, integrate, and analyse internal and external data sources.

• Investigate datasetsto uncover correlations, relationships, and hidden patterns.

• Manage and merge multiple structured and unstructured data sources, ensuring

dataset consistency and reliability.

2. Advanced Analytics & Modeling

• Create and test hypotheses based on business challenges.

• Identify appropriate mathematical models and algorithms to optimise decision-making.

• Apply and fine-tune algorithms using data science tools and libraries(e.g., scikit-learn, ELKI).

• Lead the process of applying data analytics across the organisation.

3. Visualisation & Insights

• Select and design appropriate visualisation models depending on the datasets and

business questions.

• Deliver insights through optimised analytics processes and advanced data visualisations

(e.g., Power BI, Cognos).

• Communicate complex patterns and recommend practical applications for business impact.

4. Big Data & AI

• Provide expertise in big data technologies, from infrastructure to software optimisation.

• Identify and propose quick-win solutions with high business value using big data and

advanced analytics.

• Explore and apply AI tools related to data processing and predictive analytics.

• Support the development of reporting and advanced analytics requirements.

5. Governance, Security & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines, data protection rules, and legal requirements.

• Implement preventative strategies for data security and risk management.

• Provide inputs to align analytics initiatives with business priorities and stakeholder needs.

6. Reporting & Business Support

• Analyse and provide expertise to increase the business value of reporting and BI activities.

• Support stakeholders in interpreting analytics outputs and setting effective KPIs.

• Contribute to the agency’s agility by applying innovative data-driven solutions.

Required Skills &Qualifications

• Education: Minimum 4 years of relevant education (Master’s degree or equivalent) after

secondary

school.

• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in data science,

business intelligence, or advanced analytics.

• Strong knowledge of mathematical models and statistical analysis.

• Proficiency with BI and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Cognos).

• Proven ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making and value creation.

• Familiarity with big data ecosystems and advanced analytics methodologies.

• Ability to set and monitor KPIs, interpret business data, and align outputs with

organisational goals.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Additional Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of IBM Cloud Pack for Data.

• Experience with BIGSQL Data Modelling Language and SQL.

• Cognos knowledge (both as user and administrator).

• Experience with advanced analytics libraries (e.g.,scikit-learn, ELKI).

• Understanding of the institution’s challenges in adopting big data and advanced Analytics.