Data Governance and Controls - Senior - Financial Services - Consulting - NYC, Charlotte, Dallas

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm where your passion for data governance and quality can shine. This role offers the chance to work with diverse clients, helping them navigate complex data challenges while fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity. You'll lead teams, drive projects, and develop long-term client relationships, all while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Coverage

Pension and 401(k) Plans

Flexible Vacation Policy

Paid Time Off Options

Winter/Summer Breaks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data governance and quality.
• Strong working knowledge of information management practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagement teams and deliver professional services.
• Assist in strategy and implementation of data governance.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality

Data Strategy

Information Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Talend

Collibra

Oracle DRM

SAP MDM

Informatica

SQL

Job description

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Location: New York

Other locations: Anywhere in Region

Date: Apr 10, 2025

Requisition ID: 1597430

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management and Insurance. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing, and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team!

EY delivers unparalleled service in information strategy enabled through a mix of service focuses including information architecture, information management and information governance- which in turn enables organizations to exploit source systems by insuring that they provide a trusted, sustainable data stream for accurate and improved BI, EPM and analytic applications. We provide data architecture focused on organizing the underlying data in the most effective manner to provide the business timely access to information to improve business performance. We also provide data governance as an organizational framework consisting of people, process and technology to enable organizations to manage data as a business asset.

The opportunity

You will help our clients navigate the complex world of Information Data Governance and Data Quality. The Data Governance and Data Quality Analyst will specialize in serving EY clients in the areas of Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Definition and Usage, and Data Management.

We’ll look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on how Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Definition and Usage, and Data Management can transform and improve their entire organization – starting with key business issues they face. This is a high growth area with plenty of opportunities to enhance your skillset and build your career.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll spend most of your time managing client engagement teams, working with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services, and managing business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.

Skills and attributes for success

• Fostering relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently delivering quality client services. Driving high- quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
• Monitoring progress, managing risk and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Managing expectations of client service delivery.
• Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business
• Effectively managing and motivating client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Providing constructive on- the- job feedback/coaching to team members.
• Fostering an innovative and inclusive team- oriented work environment. Playing an active role in counselling and mentoring junior consultants within the organization
• Cultivating and managing business development opportunities. Developing and maintaining long- term client relationships and networks.
• Assisting in the strategy and implementation of Master Data Management, Data Governance, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Content Management and Knowledge Management

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree and approximately three years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately two years of related work experience
• A minimum of two years’ experience in providing complex consultative services in the following focus areas: information strategy, data architecture, information/data governance, master data management, data quality, data integration, metadata management, privacy and security, records management, data risk and controls.
• A strong working knowledge and point of view on the evolving concepts and practices for modernizing information management
• Proficiency with advising clients on the full data supply chain from data wrangling to data consumption via analytics.
• Proven track record of understanding business challenges and translating them into value add solutions - strong analytical and problem- solving skills - actively participate in brainstorming, identifying core issues and effectively finding and using data to manage complex analysis
• Engagement leadership experience including: managing junior level consulting staff, providing regular status updates, monitoring project economics, as well as managing client relationships
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 80%. A valid driver’s license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel internationally

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Degree emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Computer Science, IT or Engineering preferred
• Working knowledge of the modernized information management tool landscape (e.g. Talend, Collibra, Oracle DRM, SAP MDM, Informatica, Hyperion, Essbase, SQL)

What we look for

We’re interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the Information Strategy and Management industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential of their data, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $105,800 to $174,800. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $127,100 to $198,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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