Database Analyst

We are a leading financial services company focusing on foreign exchange and investment, providing innovative solutions to clients across global markets.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for a talented and analytical Database Analyst to join our team and play a vital role in managing and optimising our data systems to support fast-paced trading and financial operations.This is a permanent full-time role, and you are required to work between Monday and Friday from 9 am to 5 : 30 pm.

Your main duties are :

Key Responsibilities :

Database Management & Optimisation

Design, develop, and maintain relational and non-relational databases to support trading platforms, client accounts, and transaction systems.

Monitor database performance, optimise queries, and implement tuning strategies to ensure efficiency in high-volume forex transactions.

Ensure database scalability to handle real-time trading data and global client operations.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Extract, clean, and transform large datasets from multiple market sources, trading systems, and client activity logs.

Conduct statistical and trend analysis to provide insights into forex market performance, risk exposure, and liquidity.

Develop and automate dashboards and reporting tools for senior management, compliance, and risk teams.

Compliance & Risk Support

Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security in accordance with financial regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, and international trading compliance standards).

Support risk management teams with data analysis for fraud detection, suspicious activity monitoring, and exposure reporting.

Maintain data governance standards and documentation.

Collaboration & Support

Partner with trading, IT, and risk management teams to deliver real-time reporting and data insights.

Provide ad hoc data analysis to support business strategy, new product development, and investment decisions.

Troubleshoot data-related issues and provide solutions to end-users.

Requirements :

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Database Analyst, Data Engineer, or similar role in the financial or tech sector.
• Proficiency in SQL and database management systems (RDBMS, NoSQL experience a plus).
• Experience with data visualisation / reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and risk in financial systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.