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Data Analyst (contract) Job at KPMG US in Irvine

KPMG US, Irvine, CA, United States, 92713

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Overview

Data Analyst 80% + Scrum Master 20% Hybrid role: Job Description: We are seeking a versatile professional to fill a dual-role position as a Data Analyst & Scrum Master within our asset management team. The ideal candidate will spend 80% of their time focusing on data analysis and 20% on Scrum Master responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Data Analyst (80%): Data Analysis: Analyze financial data related to asset management, including performance metrics, market trends, and investment strategies.
  • Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights for investment decisions.
  • Data Management: Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across various data sources.
  • Risk Assessment: Identify and quantify risks associated with assets and portfolios.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with portfolio managers and analysts to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Documentation: Create detailed documentation of data analysis processes, methodologies, and findings to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
  • Scrum Master (20%): Facilitation: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure agile practices are followed and Jira knowledge is strong.
  • Support and Coaching: Assist the team in clearing obstacles and provide guidance on Scrum principles.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and communication of project goals and progress.
  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of Scrum processes, team decisions, sprint goals, and progress to ensure clarity and accountability.
  • Experienced Technical Data Analyst (Agile/Jira Knowledge a Plus): Data Analysis: Analyze financial data related to asset management, including performance metrics, market trends, and investment strategies.
  • Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights for investment decisions.
  • Data Management: Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across various data sources.
  • Risk Assessment: Identify and quantify risks associated with assets and portfolios.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with portfolio managers and analysts to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Documentation: Create detailed documentation of data analysis processes, methodologies, and findings to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
  • Release Management: Created release notes and associated documentation in collaboration with other team members.
  • Provide insightful optimization recommendations and insights.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Would prefer someone local to Irvine, CA, to work with the client 3-4 days/week.
  • PST time zone (remote/hybrid - travel on an as needed basis).
  • Financial services experience preferred: asset management.
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

Pay Rate Range: 71-89 USD hourly

Job Details

  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job function: Information Technology

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KPMG and MBO Partners are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or other legally protected status.

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