Senior Business Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Business Analyst to lead the development and coordination of internal tools designed to support data quality and data remediation efforts. This role requires a deep understanding of data analysis, third-party API integration, and workflow optimization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid technical background, and a proven track record in driving data quality initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Coordination and Management:

• Lead cross-functional teams to define, develop, and implement internal tools and solutions aimed at improving data quality and remediation processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

2. Data Analysis and Quality Assurance:

• Conduct extensive data analysis to identify data quality issues, patterns, and trends.
• Develop and maintain data quality metrics and dashboards to monitor and report on the health of data assets.
• Implement data validation and cleansing techniques to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.

3. Documentation and Reporting:

• Create comprehensive documentation for data quality processes, tools, and API integrations.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management to communicate progress, challenges, and recommendations.

4. Integration of Third-Party APIs:
   • Evaluate and integrate third-party APIs to enhance internal workflows and data remediation efforts.
   • Work closely with IT and development teams to ensure seamless API integration and data flow between systems.
   • Monitor and troubleshoot API performance and connectivity issues.
5. Process Improvement and Automation:
   • Identify opportunities to automate data quality and remediation processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
   • Design and implement workflow automation tools and scripts to streamline data management tasks.
6. Stakeholder Communication and Training:
   • Act as a liaison between business users, data governance teams, and IT to ensure alignment on data quality objectives and initiatives.
   • Develop and deliver training materials and sessions to educate stakeholders on data quality best practices and tool usage

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a business analyst role with a focus on data quality, data analysis, and remediation.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and data analysis software (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience with API integration and working knowledge of RESTful APIs.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully leading complex projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the financial services industry or other data-intensive sectors.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Knowledge of data quality tools and platforms (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Collibra).
  Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Agile) or data management (e.g., CDMP).

Key Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Technical Proficiency
• Project Leadership
• Collaboration and Communication
• Process Improvement