Young Talent Program - Business Analyst

Are you a recent graduate or young professional (with up to 18 months of experience) looking to launch your career at the crossroads of Finance and IT, and ready to start immediately? We are currently seeking a motivated junior profile to join upcoming client engagements in Brussels as soon as possible. You’ll join a learning journey that combines concrete client experience with continuous support and training, all in line with the values that define escent.

About the Program

You will start your first mission directly within one of our partner clients, where you’ll contribute to projects related to digital transformation, business and functional analysis, primarily in the financial and banking sectors. At escent, we are driven by excellence, curiosity, integrity, and the desire to create genuine, long-term relationships, with our people and with our clients. We work hand-in-hand with our clients to identify the right assignment for you and ensure a smooth and impactful start. From day one, you’ll be supported by experienced consultants, ensuring your integration and development happen in a structured, caring and collaborative environment. As part of a 15 to 18-month mentoring and development program, you’ll combine hands-on experience with targeted learning and continuous coaching to grow into the role of a business analyst on IT transformation projects. Once your client assignment has started, you will take part in a intensive training program to accelerate your learning and strengthen your consulting fundamentals

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Business Engineering, Economics, Finance, IT, Computer Science, or a related field
• You have just graduated or have a maximum of 18 months experience in business analysis, finance, process management, project management or testing roles
• Alternatively, you may have gained a first experience in an operational or IT role within the financial, banking, or insurance industry
• Strong interest in the financial, banking or insurance industry
• Strong interest in technology, digital transformation and IT systems
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with scripting/coding and prior experience with programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, JavaScript) is a plus
• Familiar with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar is an advantages
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly
• Fluent in English and French (knowledge of Luxembourgish is a plus)

What we offer

• A challenging first client assignment with full support from escent’s mentoring team
• A training covering business analysis, agile delivery, SQL, quality assurance, process modeling, and essential soft skills such as communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving
• A dedicated mentor to guide your journey from day one
• A competitive salary package between €47,000 and €55,000 gross per year, including flexible mobility options. Remote working possibilities vary depending on client requirements
• The opportunity to contribute to innovative digital transformation projects in an international environment
• Different career tracks as business/functional analyst, process modeler, project manager, product owner or scrum master depending on your personal aspirations
• The possibility to develop your entrepreneurial spirit by participating actively in escent’s growth