Business Data Analyst - Financial Services & Analytics Expert

AAKANKSHA DULLA

Richardson, TX +1-469-***-**** ****************@*****.*** LinkedIn GitHub

SUMMARY

Results-driven Business Data Analyst with 2+ years of experience in investment banking and global marketplace platforms, specializing in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive strategic and operational decisions. Skilled in SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx with expertise in ETL pipelines, data modeling, forecasting, and predictive analytics. Adept at building scalable BI dashboards and reporting frameworks to support decision-making for millions of financial transactions and global customer engagements. Experienced in cloud-based data solutions (AWS, Azure, Snowflake, BigQuery), migrating legacy reporting systems into modern, compliant, and high-performance environments. Strong background in trading, cash management, and securities operations, as well as customer behavior and revenue optimization analytics. Collaborative partner in Agile/Scrum teams, with a track record of improving data accuracy, reducing reporting time by 40–50%, and enhancing compliance with Basel III, SOX, and internal audit standards. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JPMC USA Aug 2025 - Present

Business Data Analyst

Designed and implemented data models, dashboards, and reporting frameworks in SQL, Tableau, and Power BI to track financial KPIs and budgets across trading, cash management, and securities operations.

Partnered with traders, product managers, and risk teams to translate business needs into data-driven solutions, supporting decision-making for millions of daily financial transactions.

Developed ETL pipelines and automated workflows using Python, Alteryx, and Apache Airflow, reducing manual reporting time by 50% and improving data accuracy.

Conducted trend analysis, forecasting, and scenario modeling for equities, cash, and trade flows, providing insights that improved liquidity management and capital allocation strategies.

Integrated and validated large-scale datasets from Oracle, MySQL, Snowflake and SAP BO, ensuring compliance with Basel III, SOX, and internal audit standards.

Collaborated with engineering teams to migrate legacy reporting into cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure), enhancing scalability and reducing infrastructure costs.

Built and maintained self-service BI dashboards for senior leadership, enabling real-time monitoring of P&L, risk exposure, and client activity.

Conducted data quality checks, budget reconciliation, and transaction reconciliation between trade booking systems and downstream reporting hubs, reducing reconciliation breaks by 30%.

Utilized analytical skills and statistical methods to identify anomalies in trade settlements, strengthening fraud detection and regulatory compliance.

Engaged in Agile/Scrum workflows, contributing to sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative delivery of analytics features. Airbnb India Aug 2021 – Jun 2023

Business Analyst

Designed and implemented data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting solutions for a SaaS marketplace using SQL, Python, Tableau, and Power BI, enabling leadership to track KPIs for bookings, revenue, and customer retention across multiple global markets.

Conducted A/B testing and statistical analysis to evaluate SaaS product features, pricing strategies, and user engagement initiatives, providing actionable insights that increased booking conversion rates.

Partnered with cross-functional teams (Product, Finance, Operations, and Marketing) to define business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver scalable analytics solutions.

Developed automated ETL workflows for data extraction, cleansing, and transformation from distributed systems, reducing manual reporting time by 40%.

Leveraged predictive analytics and machine learning models (Python, scikit-learn) to forecast demand, identify seasonal trends, and optimize supply-demand balance for property listings.

Built and maintained interactive dashboards and self-service BI tools, empowering stakeholders to monitor metrics in real-time and make data-driven decisions.

Delivered business insights on guest behavior, host performance, and marketplace trends, influencing product roadmaps and investment strategies.

Supported cloud-based data integrations (AWS, Snowflake, BigQuery) to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant storage of large-volume transaction data.

Collaborated in Agile/Scrum teams, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative delivery of analytics features. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Data Analysis & Visualization: SQL, Python, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, R, Tableau, Power BI, Excel, Pivot Tables, Power Query, VBA, SaaS Analytics

Data Engineering & ETL: Alteryx, Apache Airflow, Informatica, Talend, ETL Pipelines, SaaS Data Pipelines.

Databases & Warehousing: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Snowflake, BigQuery, Microsoft SQL Server

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Redshift, S3, Glue, Athena, Azure, Data Factory, Synapse, GCP, BigQuery, Dataflow

Business & Finance Tools: Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, CRD, Charles River, CRIMS, Aladdin, SAP BO, Financial Software SAP, Budget Reconciliation, Financial Analysis

ML & Statistics: Scikit-learn, Regression Modeling, Forecasting, Hypothesis Testing, Time-Series Analysis, A/B Testing

Data Quality & Governance: Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Master Data Management, MDM, Regulatory Reporting

DevOps & Automation: Git, Jenkins, Docker, CI/CD, Shell, PowerShell Scripting

Collaboration, Agile & Soft Skills: JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Agile/Scrum Methodologies, Analytical Skills, Teachable Attitude EDUCATION

SUNY Polytechnic Institute, NY – USA Aug 2023 - May 2025 Master of Science, Computer Science

Sri Indu Institute of Engineering and Technology – India Aug 2019 – Jun 2023 Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

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