EY Data Analyst Backend-Supervising Associate 

India, Kerala, Kochi 

951558860

Your key responsibilities

• Turn data needs and business rules into requirements (user stories) including detailed acceptance criteria ensuring quality, consistency as well as generic and consumable solutions that all data consumers can benefit from
• Identify opportunities to enhance the backend data model and processes and optimize as well as stabilize the underlying data loading and transformation processes and data quality checks
• Validate enhancements as well as resolved defects from a functional and data accuracy point of view
• Collaborate closely with Product Line and Backend Product Line Leads and their teams to gather prioritized requirements and data issues, eliciting detailed information to assist the technical team in executing the planned tasks
• Work closely with QA team to define validation criteria and activities and helps prioritizing defects ensuring high quality of deliverables
• Support R&DA internal and external User Acceptance Test (UAT) activities
• Build a relationship with upstream data providers (primarily CDW) regarding data quality and batch SLAs as well as interfaces to planning tools
• Work hand in hand with the product line teams and align timelines and dependencies with their roadmap
• Stay up to date on technical innovation, new product offerings of our key vendors and regularly collect feedback from data consumers

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience in project management – agile/scrum project management would be beneficial
• Good communication with the ability to flex between functional and technical conversations
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence IT teams to solve data problems and support functional design
• Understanding of EY’s key source systems (e.g. Mercury, Dynamics, P&B, GRP), CDW and data flows as well as IT’s key processes and rules
• Understanding of the EY’s financial business rules, KPIs and know/learn how these concepts are applied technically and what the key dependencies are
• Experience with requirement documentation
• Adept in data and root cause analysis as well as data validation using SQL, Power BI and Excel tools
• Skilled in creating and supplying data samples or mockups using Excel and SQL scripts to meet business needs, address incidents, and handle various data-related assignments
• Solution oriented and problem solving skills
• Ability to adapt and change positively in response to changing business priorities
• Ability to work independently with a mindset to stay ahead of the technical team needs
• Detail oriented, analytical, structural work approach as well as emphasis on quality and consistency
• Fluent English skills

What we look for

• Some project management experience or familiarity working in larger, multidisciplinary teams
• Technical oriented personality with experience in querying data and working closely with functional as well as technical teams at the same time
• Global and inclusive mindset
• Customer service, solution and quality-oriented person
• Flexibility in approaching different user groups/profiles
• Ability to prioritize workload and deliver outputs within strict deadlines
• Some experience in a reporting and analysis role within EY would be an advantage
• Capability to effectively work in a virtual environment across multiple time zones
• Ability to work autonomously based on direction and supervision from a senior BA
• Some understanding of data sources, structures, data model as well as technical solutions and all business rules applied
• Appreciation and respect of varying cultures – both corporate and geographical
• Team player

To qualify for the role you must have

• 3 or more years of experience in a finance or technical department
• Some relevant business experience within EY would be beneficial
• High motivation to learn from your experienced colleagues

What we offer

The R&DA sub-function is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We support customers in all EY locations and across many functions and Service Lines. R&DA colleagues are in various locations across the Globe with concentration in US, UK, Germany, France, Poland and India. From accountants and programmers to people with consulting, change management or data scientist background, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span various disciplines. In the R&DA, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands and technologies.

• 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 exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.