Senior Business Data Analyst – Catalog Steward

Job Title: Senior Business Data Analyst – Catalog Steward
Job ID: 6369
Location: Montreal, QC or Mississauga, ON
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Pay Rate: $70/hour
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Data Analyst with specialized Catalog Steward expertise and a deep understanding of the financial industry. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of experience in data analysis and stewardship, with a history of implementing governance practices, enhancing data quality, and managing comprehensive data catalogs within a financial services environment. The Senior Business Data Analyst will be instrumental in driving data-centric initiatives, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring the integrity of our data assets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Catalog Leadership: Lead the management of the organization’s data catalog, ensuring efficient data discoverability, data quality, and compliance with data governance standards within the financial sector.
2. Data Quality Management: Develop and enforce rigorous data quality frameworks, collaborating with data stewards to identify, remediate, and prevent data quality issues.
3. Governance and Compliance: Champion data governance initiatives, aligning with regulatory requirements specific to the financial industry and ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures.
4. Strategic Collaboration: Partner with business leaders, IT departments, and data teams to align data strategies with organizational objectives, providing expert guidance on leveraging data as a strategic asset.
5. Metadata Optimization: Curate and maintain robust metadata for financial datasets, ensuring alignment with business semantics and enhancing data lineage and cataloging practices.
6. Training and Advocacy: Lead educational efforts, advocating for the importance of data stewardship across the organization, and facilitating training sessions for users on effective data catalog usage.
7. Analytics and Reporting: Utilize data catalog insights to generate advanced analytics and reports, delivering actionable intelligence to inform business decisions and operational improvements within the financial domain.
8. Tool Mastery and Innovation: Act as the subject matter expert on data catalog tools, driving adoption of new technologies and methodologies to maintain a state-of-the-art data management environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Over 8 years of hands-on experience in data analysis and stewardship within the financial industry, with a proven track record of implementing data governance and quality initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial data management, including regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing data catalogs and driving cross-functional data governance projects.
• Advanced proficiency with data catalog tools, data analysis, and reporting software.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong communication abilities, with expertise in engaging with executive-level stakeholders and technical teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to precision and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Industry: Financial Services
Job Category: Data Analysis