We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Data Steward to join our investment banking team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong ability to analyze and resolve data quality issues. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity and reliability of our data assets, supporting our commitment to informed decision-making and strategic initiatives.
Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within New York, NY is $130k - $145k/year & benefits (see below).
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Data Quality Assurance: Review large datasets for accuracy and consistency, identifying and resolving data quality issues proactively.
- Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and concerns, providing timely updates on data quality metrics and issues.
- Data Stewardship Strategy: Assist in the establishment, modification, and documentation of data stewardship strategies and initiatives to enhance data governance practices.
- User Feedback Management: Utilize user feedback, concerns, and questions to evaluate and identify data-related issues, coordinating and implementing corrections regularly.
- SQL Query Writing: Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction, analysis, and reporting to support various business needs.
- Training and Development: Quickly grasp training concepts and apply them to improve data management practices within the organization.
- Time Management: Prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Geographic Knowledge: Leverage good global geographic knowledge to enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Independent Work: Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also being an effective team player.
Requirements:
You are:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Proven experience in trade operations/settlement within an investment banking context.
- Strong experience in data stewardship or related roles.
- Skills:
- Excellent command over English communication (both written and spoken).
- Logical reasoning and critical thinking abilities.
- Strong organizational skills with a focus on decision-making.
- Proficient in SQL for data analysis purposes.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management.
We can offer you:
- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
- A multinational organization with 55 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad
- Laptop and a mobile phone
- 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
- Maternity & Paternity leave plans
- A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
- Retirement savings plans
- A higher education certification policy
- Commuter benefits (varies by region)
- Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
- Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
- Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
- A flat and approachable organization
- A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture
SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
