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. This includes :
- 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.
The strengths and skills that will help you succeed
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 Qualifications :
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.