Team Lead – Competence Center, Risk Management Division

DSK Bank is part of OTP Group – one of the leading banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe.

As a leading financial institution in the Bulgarian banking sector DSK Bank offers great opportunities for pro-active and motivated people to work and develop in an international institution striving to constantly improve and implement the best practices in each sphere of its activities.

We are looking for talents, that will become part of this great team as a:

Team Lead – Competence Center, Risk Management Division

Located in HQ, Sofia

We are looking for an experienced and driven Team Lead to head the Competence Center team within the Credit Portfolio Analytics Department at DSK Bank. The core mission of this team is to drive automation, consistency and innovation in reporting and analytics processes across the entire Risk Management Division, with a strong focus on SQL and Power BI.

In this role, you will lead a team of skilled BI Analysts to deliver robust, scalable data solutions and self-service reporting tools that support informed decision-making across various risk areas. You will combine technical expertise with leadership capabilities, ensuring that reporting and analytics practices are modernized, standardized and aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of BI Analysts focused on automation, reporting and analytics within the Risk Management Division.
• Manage team workload, project planning and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Serve as a central point of contact for BI-related initiatives across the Risk Division.

Competence Center Focus

• Act as the subject matter expert for BI tools, primarily SQL and Power BI, setting best practices for data modeling, DAX usage, query optimization and report design.
• Establish and maintain a centralized reporting architecture that supports reusable datasets, standardized KPIs and governed data flows.
• Champion self-service BI adoption by enabling stakeholders with intuitive dashboards and easy access to validated, reliable data.

Quality & Governance

• Ensure high standards in data quality, compliance (e.g., GDPR, BCBS 239) and risk data accuracy in all outputs.
• Maintain documentation for all key processes, datasets and reports to ensure consistency and business continuity.

Innovation & Strategy

• Stay informed on new features in Power BI, advancements in SQL technologies and industry best practices in BI and data architecture.
• Drive innovation in data visualization, reporting automation and risk performance monitoring.

Requirements:

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics or Risk Reporting, with a proven track record in SQL and Power BI.
• 2+ years in a leadership, team lead or project coordination role in analytics or data delivery.
• Background in banking or financial services, ideally within Risk or Credit Analytics.

Technical Skills:

• Strong SQL expertise – ability to write, optimize and troubleshoot complex queries on large datasets.
• Expert-level experience with Power BI: data modeling, DAX, Power Query (M), dataflows and deployment pipelines.
• Understanding of data warehouse concepts, ETL processes and enterprise reporting environments.
• Familiarity with data governance principles and regulatory data frameworks (e.g., Basel, BCBS 239).

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills – able to present technical findings to business audiences.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for process optimization and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• University degree in a business or mathematics discipline (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics).
• You are the best candidate if you have:
• Deep understanding of Power BI Premium capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, especially integration of Fabric components into Power BI for scalable end-to-end solutions.
• Experience working with Azure.
• A background in risk management or credit portfolio analysis, with the ability to understand key risk indicators and portfolio segmentation.
• Collaborative experience working within cross-functional teams (Risk, IT, Data Governance) in a large enterprise or banking environment.

What we offer to you:

• Excellent opportunities for professional and career development in one of Bulgaria’s leading banks
• Dynamic and challenging job
• Friendly work environment
• Competitive remuneration and attractive bonus scheme
• Preferential conditions for Multisport card
• Additional Health Insurance
• Food vouchers at the amount of 200 lv;
• Promo price for Multisport Cards; Discount program with external vendors
• Great location – in the heart of Sofia’s city center
• Unbeatable interest rates for mortgage loans for employees

If you are challenged by this opportunity, please send your detailed CV in English. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.