Job#: 2082487 Job Description: Data Risk Assessment Analyst Apex Systems is a global IT services provider and our consulting practice has an opening for a Data Risk Analyst with strong analytical, communication skills and attention to detail to place at our client, a Big Five Bank for an important and growing project. Client: Big Five Bank – Data Risk Assessment Team Terms: 6 month rolling contract. Perks: Be part of an internationally recognized organization and a highly cohesive, friendly, high performance team! Location: Halifax/Bedford (Primary), Toronto GTA (Secondary) - Hybrid (4 days/week in office) Application Process: It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Eric Somerville [email protected] Please reference: Data Risk Analyst Job Summary: As an Analyst with the Risk Identification & Data Remediation team, you will be accountable for Data Risk Assessment (DRA) to assess the effectiveness of data (including data governance and management controls) and BU’s controls, effectiveness of operations, and Data Risks to prioritize risk treatment activities to manage the information management risk profile. You will work in collaboration with other teams and stakeholders providing data services such as Data Risk Assessment, Data Lineage, Risk and Control detail information, Data Quality, Metadata management, and Data Completeness etc. You will also work with business partners across the organization including Finance, Group Risk Management, Personal & Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Wealth Management. Key Responsibilities: • Support Data Risk Assessment in relation to all BU’s processes and reports • Be a proactive analyst with a strong analytical mindset and the ability to translate data insights into actionable compliance strategies • Perform Data Risk Analysis specifically for risk identification, evaluate controls, review and complete detail questionnaire to support Units across the bank • Track and prioritize DRA for key business processes and Regulatory reports, utilizing the underlying CDO framework and guidelines of data governance • Create and support repeatable, robust process that will meet audit and regulatory requirements to identify Data Risks and Controls for key processes/businesses • Identify, capture and curate metadata associated with DRA (such as Risk Metrics, Data Classification, Risk Types, Control information, Owning Data Domain, vintage tags among other things) for key business processes and reports • Engage with key stakeholder (Process Owners) from GRM, Finance, Liquidity and other key business domains to gather relevant information • Assist in gathering information about business processes, data flow, risks associated with reports/business process, and detail control information to manage the information management risk profile • Identify opportunities for service improvements, as well as proposed options for improvements and facilitate implementation if required • Manage and report on work status, including escalating execution risks in a timely manner • Build individual technical and communication skills and participate in knowledge-sharing activities as they become available • Gain and apply an in-depth understanding of data management, data governance, risk types, controls, and metadata tools and systems to support the definition and documentation of effective data elements • Work with the Chief Data Office and other Data Management Offices to support standards and best practices to improve data quality, participating in initiatives to raise awareness and drive improved data quality across the organization (e.g., Data Working Groups, Data Literacy projects) Requirements: • 2+ years of experience in accounting, risk management, data management and/or business analysis • Relevant experience with credit risk data, data quality principles, data control design, self-assessment of existing processes and systems • Undergraduate degree in a numerical discipline, business administration, finance or a combination • Good communications skills - verbal and written Nice to Have: • Self-starter, highly motivated, having a strong drive to achieve tangible results; ability to manage multiple competing priorities in times of stress • Ability to analyze and comprehend complex financial products, reporting and data related issues • Familiarity with financial service regulatory requirements and guidelines (e.g. BCBS239, IFRS 9, CECL) • Knowledge of SQL, Archer, Collibra, and IIPM Additional Information: Top 3 skills you would like the candidate to have: • Good communications skills - verbal and written • Problem-Solving • Relevant experience with credit risk data, data quality principles, data control design, self-assessment of existing processes and systems Top primary goal within 6 months: Should be able to demonstrate and get insight of the DRA analytical processes and tools, leading to a measurable improvement in data quality and analysis accuracy This a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank and continue your career in the financial domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed. This is a position that impacts the bank enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the bank. If you are not a 99% match to the above, and want to be considered for other opportunities at our enterprise clients, register for our Talent Network where you can receive job alerts about new opportunities that match your interests. Click here to Register for our Talent Network EEO Employer Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.