Data Governance and Controls - Senior - Financial Services - Consulting - Location EAST-OPEN

Advisory Services Senior Manager, Data Governance 

EY delivers unparalleled service in information strategy enabled through a mix of service focuses including information architecture, information management and information governance- which in turn enables organizations to exploit source systems by insuring that they provide a trusted, sustainable data stream for accurate and improved BI, EPM and analytic applications.  We provide data architecture focused on organizing the underlying data in the most effective manner to provide the business timely access to information to improve business performance. We also provide data governance as an organizational framework consisting of people, process and technology to enable organizations to manage data as a business asset. 

The opportunity 

You will help our client’s navigate the complex world of Information Data Governance and Data Quality. The Data Governance and Data Quality Analyst will specialize in serving EY clients in the areas of Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Definition and Usage, and Data Management.  

We’ll look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on how Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Definition and Usage, and Data Management can transform and improve their entire organization – starting with key business issues they face.  This is a high growth area with plenty of opportunities to enhance your skillset and build your career. 

Your key responsibilities 

There is no such thing as a typical day. You will run multiple client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to help them navigate the complex world of advanced analytics. We’ll look to you to work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services, and manage business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.  

Skills and attributes for success 

• Fostering relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently delivering quality client services. Driving high- quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.  

• Monitoring progress, managing risk and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.  

• Managing expectations of client service delivery.  

• Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business 

• Effectively managing and motivating client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Providing constructive on- the- job feedback/coaching to team members.  

• Fostering an innovative and inclusive team- oriented work environment. Playing an active role in counselling and mentoring junior consultants within the organization 

• Cultivating and managing business development opportunities. Developing and maintaining long- term client relationships and networks. 

• Assisting in the strategy and implementation of Master Data Management, Data Governance, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Content Management and Knowledge Management 

To qualify for the role you must have 

• A bachelor's degree and approximately eight years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately five years of related work experience 

• A minimum of eight years’ experience in providing complex consultative services in the following focus areas: information strategy, data architecture, information/data governance, master data management, data quality, data integration 

• Working knowledge of the modernized information management tool landscape (e.g. Talend, Collibra, Oracle DRM, SAP MDM, Informatica, Hyperion, Essbase, SQL.  

• A strong working knowledge and point of view on the evolving concepts and practices for modernizing information management 

• Proficiency with advising clients on the full data supply chain from data wrangling to data consumption via analytics. 

• Proven track record of understanding business challenges and translating them into value-add solutions - strong analytical and problem- solving skills - actively participate in brainstorming, identifying core issues and effectively finding and using data to manage complex analysis 

• Engagement leadership experience including: managing junior level consulting staff, providing regular status updates, monitoring project economics, as well as managing client relationships 

• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills 

• A willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 80%. A valid driver’s license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel internationally  

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Degree emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Computer Science, IT or Engineering preferred 

What we look for 

We’re interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the Information Strategy and Management industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses  

achieve the full potential of their data, this role is for you. 

• 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.