Banking Business Analyst - Business & Risk Consulting

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Being part of EY in Greece means being part of a continuously growing team, which has been announced as Top Employer for the fourth consecutive year, certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year in a row, and awarded as Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting for the second consecutive time, for our almost 3,000 professionals ! At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences through coaching and training programs as well as the use of advanced technology and AI . We’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams Join us as we commemorate 100 years of EY in Greece this year. Experience great flexibility under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, Thessaloniki and Crete and contribute to building a better working world . The opportunity Whether you are a university graduate, or a professional with relevant experience, you will join the local market leader in Consulting. Our clients, major players in the local and international market, operate in a fast-paced environment, characterized by continued disruption and transformation. Your future teammates, being talented, supportive, values-driven, diverse and high-performing professionals, help clients navigate complexity, assess business opportunities, protect value, drive sustainable growth and instill trust across their internal and external stakeholders. You’ll help clients rethink how work gets done: turning business and regulatory needs into clear and practical solutions and data-driven insights, while putting AI, automation and data to work where they create real value. Your key responsibilities You are expected to work efficiently in diverse teams, be adaptable, flexible and inclusive, showcasing strong communication skills and teamwork. You are anticipated to manage time effectively, think critically and creatively with the desire to learn and understand new things, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation. For this role, it is expected that you will: • Work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, translating complex requirements into actionable strategies and robust functional specifications. • Map and analyse current-state processes, data flows and systems; identify gaps and improvement opportunities, including where AI and automation add real value. • Analyze and refine business processes, dataflows & systems, and identify improvement opportunities. • Process, transform, manipulate and interpret data to further refine understanding and support business analysis and design. • Design new processes, systems, reporting frameworks and ultimately transformative solutions. • Actively leverage AI tools across business analysis activities, from research and requirements analysis to data analysis, process, system design and documentation. Help assess where AI and automation can reduce inefficiencies, streamline and enhance business activities. • Engage stakeholders through compelling presentations and discussions, fostering a collaborative environment for idea exchange and consensus building. • Maintain meticulous records and documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across all project deliverables. • Keep up to date with the latest banking trends and developments and AI advancements. To qualify for the role you must have • A bachelor's degree in accounting and finance, finance and banking, economics, mathematics, engineering or data science. An MBA or relevant Master's degree is a plus • Strong written and verbal communication in Greek and English • Willingness to learn and continuously expand technical and business skills • Travelling availability and potential work on projects abroad Ideally, you’ll also have • Experience working with clients in the financial services/banking sector, providing you with a keen understanding of the industry's nuances • An understanding of banking regulation, supervision concepts, and methods, ensuring compliance and strategic foresight • Good business analysis skills • Experience on Program and Project Management supported with relevant qualifications • Hands-on experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to work smarter and support business analysis activities • Hands-on experience with business intelligence technologies such as SQL and PowerBI What we look for Your passion for excellence, your enthusiasm and motivation for personal and professional growth characterize you. You thrive when you connect, learn, innovate and tackle complex challenges as part of a like-minded high performing team. You have a strong desire to make a positive difference in the world not only through your work but also through your other activities. You demonstrate integrity, respect, teaming and inclusiveness. You are a person with energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead. You build relationships based on doing the right thing. If you share these values and you are ready to make a real impact, this role is for you! What we offer you Ability to Shape your Future with Confidence by: • Developing your professional growth: • You'll have unlimited access to educational platforms, EY Badges and EY Degrees, alongside support for certifications. You will experience personalized coaching and feedback, and gain exposure to international projects, through our expansive global network, empowering you to define and achieve your own success. • Dive into our innovative GenAI ecosystem, designed to enhance your EY journey and support your career growth. These advanced AI tools will empower you to focus on higher-value work and meaningful interactions, enriching your professional experience like never befor