Data Steward/Business Analyst- Financial Data

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Data Steward/Business Analyst- Financial Data for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Jersey City, NJ .

The Data Steward within the Finance COO - Data Office (FDO) serves as the primary liaison for the CIB Americas Finance & Tax department, ensuring the maintenance of an effective data governance framework. Reporting to the head of FDO, the Data Steward will be responsible for assessing, evaluating, and resolving data quality issues, formulating and proposing optimal data sourcing and maintenance strategy, and assisting Finance & Tax management in the implementation of the strategy.

Responsibilities :
The data steward will lead the business line stream, supporting Finance & Tax teams by analyzing data issues, investigating anomalies from data quality checks, and proposing and implementing data sourcing structures.

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements and processes for data strategy implementation.
• Document existing and proposed workflows, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
• Support enhancement efforts of data control environment and upstream processes.
• Lead the remediation effort over issues related to data sourcing, data inaccuracy, and data compliance.
• Prepare and present these issues to the relevant data governance bodies.
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of assigned projects and activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across various locations including New York, New Jersey, Montreal, Mumbai, London, and Paris.

Required Skills :

• 7+ years of experience in IT audit (external or internal) and/or IT control framework management and implementation within the financial services industry.
• Strong self-direction and initiative, with the ability to take complete ownership over projects and tasks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including expertise in business processes and data analytics.
• Knowledge of accounting and basic general ledger structures is required.
• Experience must encompass business analysis, data sourcing and management, business/functional specification, and application testing.
• Ability to understand financial products and system architectures, as well as accounting business processes including financial and management reporting (e.g., IFRS and US GAAP), month-end closing processes, regulatory reporting, entity consolidations, and multi-currency accounting.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the capability to multi-task and articulate complex issues clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels.
• Proven ability to work effectively in geographically dispersed cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Power platform.
• Working knowledge of project management skills, JIRA, and SharePoint.

Preferred Skills :

• Fluency in one of more of these languages preferred: French, Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Knowledge of emerging solutions and analytic tools preferred, e.g., robotics, Alteryx, BI, AI etc.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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