Data Analytics Specialist to support Commercial Banking LOB for a large banking client - JP767

Position Title: Specialist II - Cash Management

Line of Business: Treasury & Payments/CCB (Commercial Banking)

Length of Contract: 6 months

Location: Remote - Toronto, ON

Hours of Operation: 9 AM - 5 PM

Hourly Pay Range: $35/- to $45/- per hour

Reason why opened: FTE coverage

Project: BAU

Team size: 3 people (part of a larger team)

Team culture: Collaborative, amazing team culture

Candidate value proposition: Exposure to high visibility initiatives, exposure to automation attempts, fore front of tech industries

Job Description

• Understands and articulates the business case of business questions and the estimated value being delivered.
• Designs dashboards and analyses to be performed, and appropriate visualization and analytics tools to use.
• Identifies trends and patterns to address identified business questions and provide insights through reporting and data visualization techniques.
• Works with other data and analytics professionals to optimize, refine, automate and scale analysis into repeatable analytics solutions and decision support tools.
• Develops data visualizations of "large" amounts of data that facilitate the intuitive presentation of data to decision makers.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within the bank; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Builds various reporting dashboards using the most appropriate data extraction, data cleaning and data visualisation techniques.
• Provides value through insights, reporting and data visualization techniques.
• Selects, configures and implements analytics solutions for consistency and repeatability.
• Researches and applies continuous improvement in data visualization by identifying trends and patterns to transform raw data into actionable business insights.
• Works with different teams, management and stakeholders to enhance the usability and aesthetic appeal of data analytics solutions deployed in the organization.
• Translates business needs to technical specifications and evaluates existing data visualization systems in order to improve them.
• Documents data flow, systems and processes to improve the design, implementation and management of business/group processes.
• Develops tools and delivers training programs for use of reporting tools and self-serve analytics by non-analytical end users; may include delivery of training to audiences.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

MUST HAVE:

Foundational level of proficiency:

At least 3+ yrs of experience in technical design optimization.

Strong SQL (3 + yrs)

Strong MS Power Queries (3+ yrs), M Script

Decision Making.

• Systems Thinking.

• Data visualization.

• Data storytelling.

• Data mining.

• Illustration.

• Creative thinking. Problem Solving.

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Insights design.

• Insights development and reporting.

• Verbal & written communication skills.

• Collaboration & team skills.

• Analytical and problem solving skills.

• Data driven decision making.

• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.

NICE TO HAVE:

Banking/Financial Industry experience

VBA

Any specific education/certifications: Computer Science background (asset)