Risk Controls Analyst - Backfill

Job# : 3019530

Job Description : Data Lineage Analyst

Apex Systems is a global IT services provider and our consulting practice has an opening for a Data Lineage Analyst with strong analytical, communication skills and attention to detail to place at our client, a Big Five Bank for an important and growing project.

Client : Big Five Bank – Data Office

Terms : 6 month rolling contract.

Perks : Be part of an internationally recognized organization and a highly cohesive, friendly, high performance team!

Location : Halifax, NS - Hybrid

Application Process : It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Eric Somerivlle Please reference : Data Lineage Analyst

Job Summary :  We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Data Lineage Analyst to document and centralize lineage and business processes affecting Critical Data Elements (CDEs). The ideal candidate will work across multiple domains, including financial risk, treasury, and liquidity, to manage and analyze data from a multitude systems. This role involves complex data lineage mappings, manual data quality checks, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

• Document and centralize lineage and business processes affecting CDEs.
• Gather documentation and work with stakeholders, data stewards, and report owners to centralize lineage information.
• Create complex data lineage mappings across 30+ domains, tracking CDEs, movements between systems, and transformations.
• Manage and analyze data from 3000+ systems.
• Perform manual data quality, accuracy, and completeness checks.
• Plan and execute work based on memos outlining systems and lineage tracks in scope for iteration.
• Collaborate with the Risk and Control team to provide necessary resources.
• Conduct peer reviews prior to handing off to the RCA team.
• Document lineage primarily in Visio and report to executives using PowerPoint.
• Work with the governance team and stewards on naming conventions and master data management.

Requirements :

Nice to Have :

This a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank and continue your career in the financial domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed.

This is a position that impacts the bank enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the bank.

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EEO Employer

Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 844-463-6178.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview :   Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses / books / seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.