financial analyst

RBC Dominion Securities; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Bedford is seeking an Associate / Senior Data Analyst responsible for ensuring accurate Capital Markets data. You will conduct data profiling, analyze data quality, and engage with stakeholders to design scalable solutions. Required skills include proficiency in Excel and SQL, strong data analysis, and excellent stakeholder management. This full-time role offers a salary range of $26.73 to $67.00 per hour and demands a proactive approach to data governance and strategy.

Qualifications

• Ability to influence and gain buy-in from multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong experience in Excel and SQL to generate custom queries.
• Understanding of data governance principles and data quality frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data profiling activities to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Translate data quality findings into strategic insights.
• Engage stakeholders to validate root causes and collaborate on solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

SQL understanding

Presentation skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Math or related field

5+ years of experience in the financial services industry

Tools

PowerPoint

Python

Job description

Job details

Data Services is responsible for ensuring Capital Markets data is complete, accurate, and fit for purpose to meet business and regulatory needs. As an Associate / Senior Data Analyst, you will be responsible for data quality insights and will act as a key contributor to the execution of critical components of our first-line data strategy. You will take ownership of initiatives that span cross-functional teams and will work closely with regulatory teams, Capital Markets desks, and key business stakeholders. You will host regular forums with senior stakeholders and deliver professional, well-structured presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences. Prior experience in consulting or strategic planning will be considered an asset.

What you will do

• Conduct data profiling activities to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies within datasets, and determine the root cause of data quality findings. Proficiency in Excel and a fundamental understanding of SQL are essential.
• Analyze data quality findings and translate them into strategic insights and recommendations that drive data remediation, informed decision-making, risk mitigation, cross-functional data prioritization, and operational enhancements across Capital Markets that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Engage key stakeholders to validate root causes and collaborate to design scalable solutions that align with RBC's data strategy and long-term objectives and meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders by clearly communicating findings, actionable recommendations, and strategic insights.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to ensure the efficient and timely implementation of designed solutions.
• Facilitate data observation forums with senior leaders to share progress, gather insights on solution designs, and secure approval for observation closures.
• Deliver professional presentations that clearly communicate complex scenarios and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Must Have

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and gain buy-in from multidisciplinary teams, including senior leaders and technical teams.
• Proficiency in creating professional PowerPoint decks and visually compelling analytics reports to convey findings and outcomes effectively.
• Excellent data analysis skills, with strong experience in Excel and SQL to generate custom queries and analyses.
• A strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality frameworks, and enterprise data management.
• Post-secondary education in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, Math or a related field or 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry (or equivalent).

Nice to Have

• Experience with various Capital Market products and trading product lifecycle.
• Experience writing executable data quality rules and working with a portfolio of production Data Quality controls across multiple source applications and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data lifecycles, including focus on data governance and knowledge of Data Quality classification.
• Experience working with Python for analysis of disparate data sets.
• Experience with data science methodologies, including machine learning and advanced pattern recognition.
• Knowledge of global markets business processes and/or experience working with Market/Reference data.

What's in it for you?

• Location Bedford, NS
• Work location On site
• Salary $26.73 to $67.00 HOURLY
• Terms of employment Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source CareerBeacon #2186882

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Advertised until

2025-11-28

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