Technical Data Analyst

Our client, a leading financial services company is hiring a Technical Data Analyst on a long-term contract basis.
Job ID 80491

Work Location:
Jersey City, NJ - Hybrid
Summary:
The Prime Finance Technology Data Analyst will apply in-depth disciplinary knowledge through provision of value-added perspectives or advisory services. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. This role will be accountable for the quality, timeliness of end results of project with varying degree of complexity within the Prime Finance area Markets Technology division.
Responsibilities:

• Working as a Technical Data Analyst on a multi-year build out of a data analytics platform to support the Prime Finance business owning the capture and documentation of clear data requirements using user stories and Confluence
• Work with the business users on requirement gathering, identifying systematic sources of data, understand the interlinkages between the data sets and have a high-level understanding of any logic or calculations being performed on the data sets as well as the use case
• Document clear test acceptance criteria on requirements for a given engagement and work with QA to develop test strategies for both the data and visualization layers
• Working closely with development teams to break down requirements and ensuring impacts are understood
• Communicate key project risks, define mitigation strategies and manage resolution
• Proactively follows escalation and change control processes
• Manage relationship with Business and take ownership for providing regular project updates to key business and technology stakeholders

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in business and data analysis
• Strong Global Capital Markets knowledge ideally gained within Prime Finance
• A proven track record of business analysis experience and strong familiarity with data analysis techniques
• Strong investigation and data analysis skills with intermediate SQL, basic Python skills
• Proven track record in building out data visualization reporting platforms
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage stakeholder expectations
• Flexibility to work with a global team, across geographies and time zones
• Demonstrated experience to fully utilize JIRA/Confluence capabilities
• Strong verbal / written communications skills
• Tenacious and prepared to see things through to completion
• Self-starter who works with minimal supervision
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills; ability to build and maintain effective networks and relationships

Education:
Bachelors University degree or equivalent experience

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