Description: Aspect consulting is seeking a Programmer Analyst for a Bank. Support data governance and play a role in all necessary aspects of project initiatives within the Data Management Department.
The Programmer Analyst position requires technical, business, and analytical skills to assist in data quality monitoring & measuring, root cause analysis, logical design, testing, reporting, and requirement gathering.
For the build-out of the Data Governance Program, the incumbent will be required to help promote data accountability, write technical data quality rules, monitor data quality results through an executive Data Quality Scorecard, coordinate and perform data remediation across the America, and coordinate and define data definitions (Metadata) starting with Key Data Elements across Business Lines.
Responsibilities/Roles:
Support the Data Quality Program, including the creation and execution of DQ queries using SAS DataFlux, management of DQ exceptions, and support of a DQ Scorecard.
Assist in expanding the monitoring and measurement activities across the Americas.
Analyze and create new DQ rules using DataFlux, introducing new features, coordinating software upgrades, and migrating existing procedures.
Assist in the expansion of the data quality scorecard to incorporate new items and improve efficiencies.
Analyze gaps and deficiencies within business areas by studying current reporting and analytical practices
Support data clean-up and reconciliation through root cause analysis (RCA) and coordination of production changes. RCA will require hand on data analysis using Access or SQL.
Implement and update data governance procedures, standards, training documents, presentations, and Data Governance detail plans.
Assist Data Stewards and Business Process Owners to achieve Data Quality & Monitoring goals.
Participate in testing activities (test plans, test cases and test scripts).
Build subject matter expertise.
Identify gaps between current capabilities and new requirements.
Assist the Data Management Department with various department related activities.
Skills/Requirements/Experience:
1 to 3 years of programming experience
3 years .Net and SQL development
1 to 3 years of experience in a Financial Services organization, Data Warehousing, Reporting, Data Governance, or Programming
Below Skills are a PLUS:
Able to coordinate with both business and technology, ability to understand the details and suggest the Best Practice solution
Knowledge of banking products
Experience in Risk Management or understanding the concept
Familiar with Data Governance and Data Quality control process
Data analysis and Root Cause Analysis
Strong technical competence-Proficiency in some of the following: DataFlux, Access, SQL, .NET, and Business Objects
Hands on support with semi-technical tools, i.e. Access, Advanced Excel
Familiarity with key regulatory requirements that affect how data is generated, manipulated, recorded and reported (SOX, BIS II etc.) is a plus
Understanding of operations, technology, and SDLC
Self-starter and independent learner
Articulate, good verbal and written communication skill, experience preparing and leading presentations
Detail oriented with good time management abilities
Experience in project work, analysis, and planning
The Programmer Analyst position requires technical, business, and analytical skills to assist in data quality monitoring & measuring, root cause analysis, logical design, testing, reporting, and requirement gathering.
For the build-out of the Data Governance Program, the incumbent will be required to help promote data accountability, write technical data quality rules, monitor data quality results through an executive Data Quality Scorecard, coordinate and perform data remediation across the America, and coordinate and define data definitions (Metadata) starting with Key Data Elements across Business Lines.
Responsibilities/Roles:
Support the Data Quality Program, including the creation and execution of DQ queries using SAS DataFlux, management of DQ exceptions, and support of a DQ Scorecard.
Assist in expanding the monitoring and measurement activities across the Americas.
Analyze and create new DQ rules using DataFlux, introducing new features, coordinating software upgrades, and migrating existing procedures.
Assist in the expansion of the data quality scorecard to incorporate new items and improve efficiencies.
Analyze gaps and deficiencies within business areas by studying current reporting and analytical practices
Support data clean-up and reconciliation through root cause analysis (RCA) and coordination of production changes. RCA will require hand on data analysis using Access or SQL.
Implement and update data governance procedures, standards, training documents, presentations, and Data Governance detail plans.
Assist Data Stewards and Business Process Owners to achieve Data Quality & Monitoring goals.
Participate in testing activities (test plans, test cases and test scripts).
Build subject matter expertise.
Identify gaps between current capabilities and new requirements.
Assist the Data Management Department with various department related activities.
Skills/Requirements/Experience:
1 to 3 years of programming experience
3 years .Net and SQL development
1 to 3 years of experience in a Financial Services organization, Data Warehousing, Reporting, Data Governance, or Programming
Below Skills are a PLUS:
Able to coordinate with both business and technology, ability to understand the details and suggest the Best Practice solution
Knowledge of banking products
Experience in Risk Management or understanding the concept
Familiar with Data Governance and Data Quality control process
Data analysis and Root Cause Analysis
Strong technical competence-Proficiency in some of the following: DataFlux, Access, SQL, .NET, and Business Objects
Hands on support with semi-technical tools, i.e. Access, Advanced Excel
Familiarity with key regulatory requirements that affect how data is generated, manipulated, recorded and reported (SOX, BIS II etc.) is a plus
Understanding of operations, technology, and SDLC
Self-starter and independent learner
Articulate, good verbal and written communication skill, experience preparing and leading presentations
Detail oriented with good time management abilities
Experience in project work, analysis, and planning