KPMG US · 3 months ago
Data Analyst (contract)
Irvine, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$71/hr - $89/hrKPMG US is seeking a Data Analyst contractor to analyze financial data related to asset management and develop insights for investment decisions. The role involves ensuring data integrity and serving as a Scrum Master to facilitate Agile practices.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Data Analyst (80%); analyze financial data related to asset management, including performance metrics, market trends, and investment strategies
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights for investment decisions
Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across various data sources
Identify and quantify risks associated with assets and portfolios
Work closely with portfolio managers and analysts to support data-driven decision-making
Create detailed documentation of data analysis processes, methodologies, and findings to ensure transparency and reproducibility
Scrum Master (20%); lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure Agile practices are followed & has strong knowledge of Jira
Assist the team in clearing obstacles and provide guidance on Scrum principles
Serve as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and communication of project goals and progress
Maintain comprehensive documentation of Scrum processes, team decisions, sprint goals, and progress to ensure clarity and accountability
Created release notes and associated documentation in collaboration with other team members
Provide insightful optimization recommendations and insights
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment
Qualification
Required
Experienced Technical Data Analyst (Agile/Jira Knowledge a plus)
PST time zone (resource can be remote/hybrid - travel on an as needed basis)
All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Financial services experience preferred: specifically, asset management
Local to Irvine, CA, to work w/the client 3-4 days/week is preferred
Company
KPMG US
KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States.
Founded in 1987
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lynne Doughtie
Former Chairman and CEO
Paul Knopp
Chair and CEO
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