Diverse Lynx
Data/Business Analyst in Mortgage Domain
Diverse Lynx, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
Mortgage Banking DomainAny SQL experience.Basics of ETLExcel Formulas / Pivot table for Data AnalysisBasic Concepts on Data Model and AnalysisBasics of Agile/Scrum ProcessMin 6 years of IT Experience.Description:
IT Sr. Data Analyst works with business, data governance and IT partners to understand the data needs and identifies and documents the requirements for the project efforts. The DA works closely with the identified business data owner/SMEs and performs his/her own research to understand the elements, performs data analysis, gathers all necessary element attributes and performs any required mapping. The DA performs data tracing and data lineage exercises to bring transparency to the flow of data. The DA also performs root cause analysis on data quality issues to determine where the issue is and then works with business and IT partners to determine a solution. The DA serves as a requirement liaison between business and IT to ensure all questions are answered, requirements are clarified and necessary updates are captured. The DA supports the development and testing through requirement development and validation. The DA reports team activities to project management, team management, functional experts, team members, and project stakeholders. The resource will resolve cross-functional issues and involve appropriate functional units to ensure a seamless project implementation.
Qualifications:
Experience with projects relating to data management efforts including but not limited to the implementation of a Enterprise Data Model, Operational Data Store, Metadata Repository and Master Data ManagementStrong understanding of relational databasesExperience performing extensive data mapping exercisesExperience performing in-depth data analysis and data profiling activitiesStrong ability to both write and interpret complex SQLExperience eliciting requirements during real time collaborative sessions with stakeholders located in different geographic locationsStrong interpersonal skills and techniques to solve dynamic problems; excellent teamwork skillsMust have excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong consulting skillsExperience identifying and implementing process improvementSolid skills effectively working multiple projects simultaneously in a cross-functional environmentStrong organizational skills and ability to influence team dynamicsProficiency in project management methods and techniquesAbility to estimate work effort at project milestones for data analysis activities with progressively improved variance to actual effort as scope and requirements are refinedAbility to research, classify, and prioritize business, user, functional and non-functional requirementsExperience in varying SDLC methodologies especially AgileMust have experience working with Mainframe, Client/Server, Web, and system architectureProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysisEducation: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent work experienceSuccessful Candidates MAY also have:
Knowledge of Mortgage and Retail businessKnowledge/experience using JIRA or similar requirement management toolsExperience with the development and documentation of use cases and storiesPrevious programming experienceGood understanding of interface design patterns and concepts
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.
IT Sr. Data Analyst works with business, data governance and IT partners to understand the data needs and identifies and documents the requirements for the project efforts. The DA works closely with the identified business data owner/SMEs and performs his/her own research to understand the elements, performs data analysis, gathers all necessary element attributes and performs any required mapping. The DA performs data tracing and data lineage exercises to bring transparency to the flow of data. The DA also performs root cause analysis on data quality issues to determine where the issue is and then works with business and IT partners to determine a solution. The DA serves as a requirement liaison between business and IT to ensure all questions are answered, requirements are clarified and necessary updates are captured. The DA supports the development and testing through requirement development and validation. The DA reports team activities to project management, team management, functional experts, team members, and project stakeholders. The resource will resolve cross-functional issues and involve appropriate functional units to ensure a seamless project implementation.
Qualifications:
Experience with projects relating to data management efforts including but not limited to the implementation of a Enterprise Data Model, Operational Data Store, Metadata Repository and Master Data ManagementStrong understanding of relational databasesExperience performing extensive data mapping exercisesExperience performing in-depth data analysis and data profiling activitiesStrong ability to both write and interpret complex SQLExperience eliciting requirements during real time collaborative sessions with stakeholders located in different geographic locationsStrong interpersonal skills and techniques to solve dynamic problems; excellent teamwork skillsMust have excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong consulting skillsExperience identifying and implementing process improvementSolid skills effectively working multiple projects simultaneously in a cross-functional environmentStrong organizational skills and ability to influence team dynamicsProficiency in project management methods and techniquesAbility to estimate work effort at project milestones for data analysis activities with progressively improved variance to actual effort as scope and requirements are refinedAbility to research, classify, and prioritize business, user, functional and non-functional requirementsExperience in varying SDLC methodologies especially AgileMust have experience working with Mainframe, Client/Server, Web, and system architectureProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysisEducation: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent work experienceSuccessful Candidates MAY also have:
Knowledge of Mortgage and Retail businessKnowledge/experience using JIRA or similar requirement management toolsExperience with the development and documentation of use cases and storiesPrevious programming experienceGood understanding of interface design patterns and concepts
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.