Data Analyst

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Purpose of Role This is a full-time, 6 month contract opportunity.

The Analyst, Data Management will report to the Senior Manager, Data Management and will contribute to the development and execution of plans, policies, and practices that control, protect, deliver and enhance the value of BLG’s data and information assets.

This role will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of enterprise data strategy, initiation and successful execution of strategic data management projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain data definitions, establish data quality standards, monitor compliance to those standards, improve data quality, assist in the development of master/reference data and business intelligence/analytical solutions.

Contribute to implementing a data warehouse platform using Microsoft Fabric, focusing on centralization and protection of sensitive data through creation of appropriate organization policies, standards, principles, governance metrics, processes, related tools and data architecture.

Work with diverse stakeholders/data owners to understand current and future data needs, and with Senior Manager, Data Management to assist with the development of roadmaps (tactical and strategic).

Assist with implementing a data management and governance framework aligned with BLG’s business objectives.

Assist with the implementation of a data catalog solution, to hold firm-wide technical metadata and data glossary.

Assist with the historical data quality/cleanup initiatives and develop rules to validate the data across different enterprise systems.

Work with sponsors and stakeholders to implement processes, policies, firm-wide business data definitions, data quality rules, domains, validation and resolution policies and method that will support a successful data management program.

Implement master/reference data management standards, enforce data governance procedures and ensure data integrity across multiple platforms to ensure proper use of data.

Establish monitoring and reporting processes to ensure high standards of data quality and conformance with data policies, procedures and standards.

Develop indicators of performance, quality metrics and ensure compliance with data-related policies, standards, roles and responsibilities.

Develop and maintain inventory of the enterprise data sources, including authoritative systems and owners.

Provide recommendations on the development of data management policies, procedures and standards to ensure best practices of data management. Assist with the formulation of new guidance and standards.

Analyze business processes and identify data and information requirements (i.e., what information the business process requires, produces, collects and stores; who needs access to it; for what purpose and for how long). Recommend improvements in business processes as appropriate.

Ensure compliance with roles and responsibilities related to data governance and ensure clear data ownership and stewardship of the BLGs data assets.

Participate in Data Governance Council meetings, comprising of Data Owners, communicate decisions, plans, goals and strategies related to enterprise data.

Coordinate with data stewards and data owners across the enterprise to address data quality issues.

Collaborate with centralized analytics team to deliver business intelligence solutions.

Maintain best practice guidelines and standards for data, metadata, data modelling, and management.

Investigate tools and technologies to assist with data management and dissemination, such as data warehouse and analytics tools, data integration tools, data quality and profiling tools, outlining risks, costs, benefits and capabilities.

Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the data quality scorecards.

Key Competencies

Experience implementing best practices, adoption methodologies and standards with regards to Data Analytics, Data Governance, Data Architecture and Data Security.

Knowledgeable in data profiling, root cause analysis, and quality improvement.

Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Python notebooks, Data Pipeline, Data Factory is an asset.

Knowledge of DAMA framework is an asset.

Well versed in the following data domains: Master/Reference Data, Operational Data, Analytical Data, Unstructured Data, and Metadata.

Solid understanding of transactional and information systems, data warehouses, data marts, MDM methodologies and life cycles.

Hands-on experience with data analysis, quality, cleaning and extraction/validation tools.

Knowledge of Reporting tools like SSRS, Power BI is an asset.

Strong proficiency with SQL-based languages. Ability to write and troubleshoot complex SQL queries.

Hands-on experience with implementation of a data catalog/dictionary.

Minimum 2 years of experience in Data Management design principles, concepts and implementing data-centric solutions.

Minimum 2 years of experience with BI methodology and technologies.

Knowledge of Informatica suite of tools is an asset.

Ability to translate user requirements into technical specifications and systems.

Understanding the IT architecture discipline, processes, concepts and best practices.

The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000, depending on level of experience, region/location, and other factors.

BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.

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