Business Data Analyst

Overview:

Our client, a large financial client is seeking a Business Data Analyst on a long-term contracting basis.

Location: This is a hybrid position in NYC

*We are unable to partner with 3rd party vendors*

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into detailed technical specifications
• Conduct analysis of business requirements and processes for data centric projects
• Responsible for gathering and writing data requirements.
• Translate business requirements into data mapping specifications
• Develop a thorough understanding of the data definitions, domain values, data relationships, business rules, sources, and data integration used in the business domain
• Troubleshoot data issues and work with data providers for resolution
• Work with Data Engineers who will implement technical solutions to meet business requirements
• Support developers with data subject expertise
• Support phases of project development, from analysis and design to testing and implementation
• Ensure that technology solutions meet the defined requirements.
• Understanding of data quality and data governance
• Provide ongoing support and training to business users on the new or revised systems.

Required Skills:

• At least 7 years' financial industry technology experience and knowledge of financial services data
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and data modeling
• Strong SQL query skills
• Experience with SDLC
• Strong analytical, profiling and troubleshooting skills
• Strong knowledge with Big Data/Hadoop platform
• Strong business analysis and requirements definition skills
• Strong stakeholder presentation skills
• Solid organization and planning skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Experience with data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience with Agile project delivery
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python)

Pay: 65-69/hr.

Job # 83910