About this role
A quantitative degree, a head for numbers, and a Brussels company where the calculations are the product. Data Specialist | Brussels-Centre Our client is an independent Belgian company active in specialised financial services, whose entire business rests on complex calculation models applied to long-term commitments.
What makes it stand out?
A human-sized structure with the backing of a large group: entrepreneurial pace, short decision lines, and real proximity to the people who decide. Its platforms are built and maintained in-house. Calculation engines, projections and regulatory reporting all run on proprietary applications, where the mathematical accuracy of the output comes before everything else.
- To support its growth, the company is looking for a profile that combines quantitative work with business analysis, to help improve its internal systems.
- The job Analyse the calculation rules and data behind the in-house applications, and turn what you find into concrete improvements to those systems.
- Act as a bridge between the business teams and the developers, translating quantitative needs into something that can be built.
- Role Model and test calculation rules, including edge cases, thresholds and exceptions, and identify where the systems can be improved.
- Verify the results produced by the applications: independent recalculations, consistency checks and investigation of discrepancies.
- Gather and challenge business needs, translate them into clear functional requirements, and take part in testing and validating what is delivered.
- Document the models, assumptions and implementation choices made.
Profile Master’s degree in a strongly quantitative field: mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, physics, civil engineering or equivalent. This is a firm requirement.
- Around 2 to 3 years of experience in a quantitative, analytical or business analysis role.
- Strong command of Excel is essential; knowledge of SQL, Python, R or VBA is an asset.
French or Dutch with a basic knowledge of the other; English is a plus.