is hiring for the position of Data Analyst, Risk Data Analytics in Chennai, India. This opportunity is open to both freshers and experienced professionals and offers a strong entry point into financial data analytics, risk reporting, and data-driven decision-making within a global banking environment.
This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy working with data, identifying risk patterns, building reports, and supporting business decisions with analytics.
Company Snapshot
Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group operating across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. The bank focuses on corporate, commercial, and retail banking, with a strong emphasis on digital innovation and analytics-driven risk management. Known for its inclusive culture and global exposure, Standard Chartered provides structured learning and long-term career growth opportunities.
Role Overview – Data Analyst, Risk Data Analytics
The Data Analyst, Risk Data Analytics role supports the bank’s risk functions by analyzing data, generating insights, and producing reliable risk reports. The role plays a critical part in monitoring risk exposure and supporting regulatory and business requirements.
Key details:
- Position: Data Analyst – Risk Data Analytics
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma
- Experience: Freshers / Experienced
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Domain: Data Analytics / Risk Management / Reporting
Role Purpose and Business Impact
The main objective of this role is to transform raw risk data into actionable insights that help the bank manage and mitigate financial risks. Analysts ensure that risk metrics are accurate, reports are timely, and decision-makers receive clear insights to support strategic and regulatory decisions.
Your work contributes directly to risk monitoring, governance, and compliance processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and prepare datasets from multiple internal sources
- Support creation of risk dashboards, reports, and MIS packs
- Analyze trends, patterns, and anomalies in risk data
- Validate data accuracy and ensure consistency across reports
- Work with risk, finance, compliance, and technology teams
- Assist in automating recurring reports and analytics tasks
- Maintain documentation for data sources and methodologies
Skills Required
- Strong analytical and logical thinking
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables)
- Knowledge of SQL for data querying
- Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools
- Basic understanding of financial and risk concepts
- Exposure to Python or R is an advantage
- Good communication and presentation skills
- High attention to detail and data accuracy
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or related fields
- Open to fresh graduates and candidates with relevant experience
- Interest in data analytics, reporting, and risk management
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Work Culture and Learning Environment
Standard Chartered promotes a collaborative and inclusive work culture with a strong focus on learning and development. Employees benefit from mentoring, internal training programs, and exposure to global risk and analytics teams. The Chennai office provides a dynamic environment with opportunities to grow technical and business skills.
Career Growth and Future Opportunities
Professionals in this role can progress into positions such as:
- Senior Risk Data Analyst
- Risk Reporting Specialist
- Business Analytics Lead
- Risk Consultant
- Data Analytics Manager
The bank encourages internal mobility and continuous upskilling.
Selection Process
- Online application submission
- Resume shortlisting
- Technical or analytics-focused interview rounds
- Managerial and HR discussions
Strong fundamentals in analytics, data handling, and communication improve selection chances.
