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Role Name: Data Analyst
Location: New York or New Jersey - 100% ONSITE
CGEMJP00346680
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Must have skills : SQL (strong working knowledge), Data Analysis & Data Review, Data Mapping/ Lineage Understanding
Good to have skills: Data Governance (Basic Understanding), Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge, ETL/ Cloud/ Database Exposure
Grade: B2
Location: US (NY/NJ)
Description:
Role Overview
We are looking for a Data Analyst with strong SQL skills and a solid understanding of data concepts to support data analysis, data mapping, and data review initiatives. This role focuses on ensuring data quality, understanding data lineage, and working closely with business and technology teams to improve data processes and deliverables.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with data analysis and the ability to interpret, validate, and connect data across systems, particularly in regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and review datasets to ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy
Write and validate SQL queries to support data analysis and business needs
Perform data mapping and lineage analysis to understand how data flows across systems
Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and validate data outputs
Identify data issues, inconsistencies, and gaps, and recommend improvements
Support regulatory and compliance-related data deliverables
Work with data consumers to enhance existing processes and reporting
Collaborate with technology teams on data-related initiatives
Document data definitions, mappings, and transformations
Primary Skill Requirements
Strong working knowledge of SQL (not expert level, but hands-on and confident)
Experience in Data Analysis and Data Review
Understanding of Data Mapping and Data Lineage
Solid grasp of data concepts and business context of data
Secondary (Preferred) Skills
Basic understanding of Data Governance principles
Exposure to Compliance and Regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with ETL processes, cloud platforms, and databases
Experience with financial reporting data (preferred)
Exposure to tools like Collibra or other data lineage/governance tools
Basic understanding of visualization tools like Tableau (focus on data, not tool expertise)
Additional Qualifications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work with both business users and technical teams
Good Excel skills
Engineering or technical background preferred
Prior experience as a Business Analyst is a plus (not mandatory)
Key Success Factors
Ability to understand data deeply, not just tools
Strong focus on data quality, validation, and issue identification
Capability to translate business requirements into data insights and mappings
Experience handling regulated or compliance-driven data environments
Team & Structure
Work closely with business stakeholders and data consumers
Align with the broader data practice team (dotted-line reporting structure)
Notes for Hiring / Shortlisting
Prioritize candidates with strong SQL data understanding over tool-heavy profiles
Regulatory or compliance exposure is a strong differentiator
Pay rate: 40-47 USD per Hour Job type: Contract Division: eTeam Inc (US) Category: eTeam United States Reference: 26-56724
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