Data Quality Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto)

Duration: 12 Months

Our client a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is looking for a Data Quality Analyst to identify and collects data sources using specific tools or techniques; inputs them into the organization’s information system. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

  • Ensures all data captured is defined and documented.
  • Assists and participates in data validation and cleaning to ensure the quality and integrity of data.
  • Provides data flow diagrams and documents the processes used in a company database.
  • Provide BAU support for Data Governance and DQ applications like IBM’s Information Governance Catalogue, Information Analyzer, IMAM and BPM.
  • Document and manage Data Quality rules and reports
  • Partner with business users to fully understand and capture all relevant business requirements
  • Ensure Capital Markets Business Meta Data is up to date and correct
  • Support Capital Markets Business Lines and Regulatory Programs in the adoption of Data Governance Principles and use of the enterprise Business Glossary platform
  • Communicate and collaborate with business clients to analyze requirements and deliver the appropriate artifacts as needed
  • Conduct data analysis in support of applications and projects, including identifying and documenting business rules, data needs and data specifications
  • Ensure that new solutions address immediate business needs, while ensuring alignment with Enterprise CDO strategy and application roadmaps.
  • Promote the Capital Markets Data Quality Center of Excellence process to all teams in CM
  • Deliver data management and governance reporting and metrics for tracking levels and progress
  • Research new functionality and capabilities within existing tools, helping to plan for future enablement
  • Work with internal and external IT partners during upgrades or technology enhancements
  • Participate in Risk, Audit, Compliance and Regulatory requests for the Data Management & Analytics team as required to ensure they are addressed in timely manner
  • Work closely with business and IT to ensure new data quality requirements are understood and documented effectively
  • Capture DQ metrics and reporting them to ensure visibility and tracking of progress and value
  • Facilitate the investigation into root cause of data quality issues by working with Stewardship and IT teams

Must-Have Skills:

  • Excellent computer skills   
  • 3+ years of experience in the financial services industry
  • Data Quality functional & process knowledge
  • Strong understanding of the data lifecycle, including strong focus on data governance
  • Experience with implementing and supporting Data Quality Analysis and reporting
  •  Strong knowledge of SQL, Python skills 

Nice-To-Have Skills:

  • Working knowledge of the IBM Information Governance Catalog, Information Analyzer, DataStage & Quality Stage
  • Tableau or other BI tool experience
  • QA experience
  • Project Management experience
  • Prior experience with any of the following Regulatory initiatives- like Basel II, Basel III, Dodd Frank, FBO, Volcker etc.
  • Experience using business analysis and requirements modeling tools, such as: data flow diagrams, relationship data models, business process modelling

Education:

  •  Undergrad degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Math or a related field

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.