Risk Data Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Risk Data Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY.

Responsibilities:
The role will be part of a core central data analytics project delivery team, charged with ensuring the timely execution of deliverables across multiple workstreams, whilst imparting their subject matter expertise and know-how of business analytics techniques and delivery. The candidate must be an individual experienced in data analytics, with both hands-on skill and with sufficient domain knowledge to be able to provide meaningful solutions that are functional and sustainable.

• Support the Metrics and Data Controls Lead in the development of a best-in-class platform to provide meaningful insights into the causes of data quality issues so that remediation efforts can be focused to drive Risk Reduction
• Write data and feature specifications utilizing Control outputs and work with Technology partners to develop new analytics capabilities.
• Compile insightful, actionable analysis of trends against Data Quality Indicators to support decision making by senior management.
• Plan and co-ordinate UAT activities for new business analytics capabilities.
• Provide hands-on technical data support for the Price Risk Metrics and Control Analytics initiative.
• Identify Risks & Issues and proactively seek to resolve or escalate them in a timely and well-articulated manner.
• Have relevant industry experience within the Financial Industry, preferably within Business / Data Control Analytics
• Be self-starting with proven ability to hit the ground running.
• Handle complexity, ambiguity and a fast changing, often demanding work environment.
• Drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization.
• Demonstrate analytical skills with follow-up and problem-solving capability.

Required Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail when analyzing and documenting data and business requirements
• Understanding of the key data quality themes typically experienced at the touchpoints between processes in large complex technology environments.
• Ability to work off own initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and better data insight.
• Use of Python / Jupyter notebooks to analyze data.
• Use of SQL to analyze data.
• Good Tableau skills to support data analysis and develop storytelling through efficient visualizations.
• Background in using advanced Tableau reporting / analytics capabilities to support Control / Business Data Analytics
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail along with problem solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's/University degree, master's degree preferred
• Good understanding of Control points in Price Risk Front Office valuation processes and their interaction with Market Risk Management and Product Control.
• Strong business and data analysis skills
• Exposure to python data science libraries (e.g., SciKit-Learn) a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; must be able to use language efficiently and succinctly to deliver targeted messaging to senior stakeholders.

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 .

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