Location: Dublin 2
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Date: Jan 22, 2025
Requisition ID: 1517539
FS Technology Consulting – AI and Data – Data Consultant, Risk and Finance - Senior Consultant/ Manager - Dublin
General Information
Location: Dublin
Available for VISA Sponsorship: YES
Business Area: Data & Analytics
Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent
In EY FS Ireland, we are expanding our Consulting practice and building our Technology Consulting team as a key component of our NextWave Strategy. We are actively recruiting high achieving individuals with AI and Data expertise in data-enabled transformation projects/programmes within Financial Services: Banking, Insurance and Wealth and Asset management.
We are seeking an experienced Data Consultant with a strong background in managing data for Finance and Risk functions, including experience in data governance, processing, storage, quality management and remediation for financial, risk and regulatory change projects. The ideal candidate will have consulting experience working for Financial Services clients in Ireland or the UK, functional understanding of data sets used in the relevant domains, as well as technical skills such as data modelling and warehousing, database technologies, ETL processing and tools, and proficiency in SQL.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with IT and business teams to understand business and technical requirements in order to identify, prioritise and document data management requirements for risk, finance or/and regulatory change.
* Conduct thorough analysis of existing data management processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and integration with new or improved risk, finance, or regulatory solutions.
* Analyse and conduct gap analysis in existing data management processes and lifecycle to identify impact areas and design solution options.
* Develop and implement data management solutions to support the implementation of risk, finance or/and regulatory technology and reporting changes, while ensuring internal and external data compliance.
* Monitor data quality and integrity throughout the transformation process, implementing controls and fixes as needed and maintaining compliance with the organisation’s Data Governance and Data Management policies and procedures.
* Implement Data Lineage process improvements and maintain documentation to trace data from source to report.
* Provide technical expertise and support for data-related issues, including troubleshooting and resolving data integrity problems.
* Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders, technical and data teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of data lifecycle requirements, challenges, and objectives.
* Support the design and implementation of risk, finance and/or regulatory solutions with data lifecycle expertise, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, and regulations.
* Conduct research and coordinate insights sessions in the selection and implementation of new data technologies, tools and systems for Finance and Risk Domains.
* Provide training and documentation to end-users to ensure successful use and adoption of available data management assets.
To qualify for the role, you must have:
* Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent professional education.
* Relevant work experience in client-facing data governance, data management, data engineering or data change delivery roles.
* Knowledge of data management frameworks, processes, compliance requirements, and impact of relevant regulations on data lifecycle.
* Minimum of 4 years of experience with a blue-chip consulting firm as a Data Consultant with a focus on finance, risk, and regulatory projects.
* Experience working with Financial Services clients (Banking, Insurance or Wealth and Asset Management).
* Familiarity with Finance, Risk or/and Regulatory Reporting domains in Financial Services industry.
* Experience working with a selection of data tools and languages relevant to your specialism.
* Knowledge of data quality tools to assess, improve, and monitor the quality of data.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Ability to craft clear and professional PowerPoint presentations that effectively communicate complex data and insights.
* Team centric mindset, always ready to support their colleagues and not afraid to ask for help when needed.
* Understanding and respect for client and team deadlines, great organisation skills and ability to organise and prioritise own work to achieve the delivery objectives.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
* Relevant Data Engineering or Data Management certifications and experience with Agile methodologies.
* Knowledge of graph database technologies.
* Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty.
* Growth and continuous learning mindset.
* Ability to build and manage relationships across business and technology stakeholders.
What working at EY offers:
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. Plus, we offer:
* Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
* The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
* Pension
* Discounted Health Insurance
* Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP Consultations for you and your family
* The purchase of additional annual leave
* Hybrid Working
* Free Gym Membership
* Travel Pass
* Maternity & Paternity Leave
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.
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