Senior Data Analyst & Wrangler (Data Czar)

Job Description

Do you want to work with the best people, using the best tools, working on the best projects, for the best customers? If so, keep reading...

The Senior Data Analyst / Data Czar is responsible for ensuring all data required to successfully deliver Governance Technology Compliance against security controls is made available, properly sourced and overall aligned with reporting within the governance program. Will perform detailed data analysis and communicate the results of that analysis to senior staff members and customers. This person will be responsible for managing the highest levels of data quality while integrating new sources of data as well as performing forensic data analysis on legacy data sources. Experience handling, analyzing and reporting on data is essential to meeting position requirements that include the detailed and deep analysis of data sources, ability to make decisions and recommendations on the basis of that analysis, and coordination of projects with multiple cross functional teams.

What You’ll Do

• Work collaboratively with Tech Governance Enablement SMEs to understand the business requirements for each process areas in specific to those related to open audit findings
• Work closely with the Enterprise Control Owners, Alliance Governance Directors for each Alliance and their respective Process Owners and Managers for each process area to understand their respective data dictionaries and the ETL process from applicable databases into a centralized repository
• Work with the technical team within for each Alliance team to develop and automate the reporting process and ensuring reports are consistent and meeting the reporting mandates of the Tech Governance Enablement Team
• Work with the technical team within for each Alliance team to automate the operational reporting generation and distribution process, whenever possible
• Attend customer-facing meetings and respond to questions / analysis requests using data analysis techniques
• Mine databases for the purpose of understanding data lineage in legacy systems
• Understand the implications of integrating new data into production platforms
• Write business requirements and business rules for managing and integrating data into commercial databases
• Communicate effectively across all parts of the organization to execute data integration initiatives and ensure the highest level of data quality
• Develop testing procedures and acceptance criteria for database development projects to ensure technology implementations are correct and file quality meets acceptance criteria
• Coordinate and resolve customer issues rooted in issues with data quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent
• 7+ years experience in Data Analytics, Statistics, and Data Modeling leveraging data quality tools (SQL, SAS, BI, ETL, R, Python, etc.)
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of commercial data for credit, marketing and data management applications including Corporate Hierarchy and business ownership is highly desired
• Self-starter with the ability to dig for answers without heavy direct instruction
• Good organization and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional organization
• Understanding of databases and database technology
• Experience in technical / security projects
• Self-motivated problem solver who thrives in a dynamic and customer-focused environment
• Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, respond to customer needs quickly and effectively, and adapt to change
• Highly analytical, technically proficient, and able to learn new tools and software quickly
• Work and navigate in a highly dynamic environment

Extra Points for any of the Following

• 2+ years driving FedRAMP documentation practices and can function as FedRAMP SME

Why Equifax?

Equifax is a global data, analytics, and technology company and believes knowledge drives progress. We are there at life-defining moments when people are applying for college, interviewing for a new job, buying a home, purchasing a car, or even starting a small business. The products and insights we provide help people all across the world make better decisions, and we are proud of the role we play in peoples’ lives. We power the decisions that move people forward by helping people live their financial best. Won’t you join us?

Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our people makes a difference in our business. We are looking for individuals who can help us disrupt the marketplace with innovation. You will do this by delivering leading-edge technology to build and deliver unparalleled customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.

We will give you the opportunity to drive innovation and automation across the enterprise. This will include tool and process integrations across all business units within Equifax globally. And, if community involvement and social responsibility are important to you, join us and help create shared value in our global communities! Corporate Citizenship is an integral part of our company.

We know through experience that community involvement will increase the quality of your career with us and simply makes the world a better place.

If this sounds like somewhere you want to work, don’t delay, apply today - we’re looking for you!

The Perks of being an Equifax Employee?

• We offer excellent compensation packages with high-reaching market salaries
• 401k matching, along with the works: comprehensive healthcare packages, schedule flexibility, collaborative work spaces, work from home opportunities, paid time off, and organizational growth potential
• Room for you to do things your way
• Grow at your own pace through online courses at Learning @ Equifax
• And yes, we also have perks such as team activities, volunteer opportunities, awesome parties, great coffee, and in some locations, ping pong tables, and food trucks
• Not yet Cloud certified? We’ve got you covered with paid sponsorship, resources and training

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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