About this role
External Advertisement KBC Global Services is the engine behind KBC Group – a leading bank-insurance group with over 45,000 talented employees serving more than 12 million clients across Europe.The SSC Automation & Tooling team, as part of KBC Global Services – Bulgaria branch, supports Group-wide credit risk modelling and validation activities through high-quality software solutions. The team provides services to the entire KBC Group by developing and maintaining in-house Python-based software supporting decision-making and credit risk processes. We are looking for a motivated Data Analyst to join our team in Sofia. What does this job entail? Within the financial sector, there is increasing pressure to ensure that modelling and validation processes are reliable, consistent, and compliant with evolving regulatory requirements, particularly in the highly regulated area of credit risk modelling. As expectations from the European Central Bank (ECB) and internal control functions continue to grow, there is a strong need to centralise, automate, and standardise these processes. In the Automation and Tooling team, this translates into developing solutions that enforce consistency and enable efficient, audit-ready workflows across the full modelling and validation lifecycle. In this role, you will work with large and complex datasets to extract meaningful insights supporting credit risk modelling and validation processes. You will perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, distributions, and anomalies, and contribute to the development of automation tools within the Risk department. What do we expect from you? Your education and background You have a master’s degree (or PhD is an advantage) in (applied) sciences such as mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or similar quantitative fields Professional experience is not required, but any relevant exposure is an advantage You have strong analytical and statistical knowledge Your skills and strengths Knowledge of Python, including libraries such as pandas, NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib, or scikit-learn Good understanding of statistical methods and data analysis techniques Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail Ability to translate complex analyses into clear, structured, and actionable insights Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics to non-technical stakeholders Continious improvement mindset and curiosity for data, tools, and methodologies Eagerness to learn, research, and apply new technologies Strong team player mindset Fluent English (written and spoken) Interest in banking or risk domain is an advantage Knowledge or interest in machine learning techniques is considered an advantage What do we offer? Excellent opportunities for professional and career development Opportunities to work on Group-wide initiatives and collaborate internationally Flexible working hours & hybrid workplace model Christmas & Performance bonuses 25 days annual paid holiday + 1 additional day for your birthday Exciting team-building activities Food vouchers and discounts, free Multisport card, additional health insurance Preferential terms for banking and insurance products & services offered by KBC Group companies in Bulgaria Additional benefits such as Marriage and Childbirth bonuses, paid Volunteer Day, and various partner discountsIf you find this job opportunity interesting and you meet the requirements for the position send a CV in English.Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. Confidentiality is guaranteed and the provided data is subject to special protection in the meaning of the GDPR and Personal Data Protection Act. Recruiter Name Lyubomira Evgenieva Ivanova