Data Specialist, Finance

2 weeks ago


Markham, Canada Aviva Full time

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

The Data Specialist, Finance Change is a key role to help deliver on the Finance data strategy and is a champion for building data literacy and maturity across Finance. This includes ensuring Finance maintains robust and effective risk and controls within the data space. The Data Specialist is also accountable for delivering on data privacy and governance guidelines including data retention and quality metrics.

Does this sound like your next role? Read on

What you will do:
- Work proactively with internal Finance team members, other business divisions including legal, privacy and data governance on the DP/DG risk return to tolerance (RTT) project initiatives; including but not limited to:
- Mitigating control gaps and embedding DG/DP controls in Finance change activity- Build automated data retention processes-
- Engage with risk and/or external auditors as necessary on testing, evidence and iCARE updates- Key contributor to the Finance Data Quality Assurance (DQA) forum which may include preparing meeting materials, scribe and/or facilitator as well as the quarterly DQA Scorecard- Participate in building data governance and privacy capabilities within Finance, ensuring data strategies and principles are applied consistently and data risks are considered throughout the data lifecycle- Ensure data within Finance systems is complete and accurate- Contribute to the development and implementation of procedures/processes within the Finance Change team- Develop data quality KPIs and reporting metrics for Finance- Continue to build Finance data dictionary and MI inventories- Collaborate with IT, Architecture to improve data standards and practices to leverage data as a strategic asset- Ensure business changes impacting Finance systems are understood, communicated, and implemented in a timely manner- Manage the DQA Issue Log, including follow-up and/or managing the resolution of issues, and raising to Data Governance Office, or ORCM if applicable- Ensure Finance data risks and issues are actively communicated, with risk position understood- Take a proactive approach to enable the effective use of data solutions while taking a risk-based approach to protect Aviva data- Represent Finance when participating in Data Impact Assessments (DIA) or Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)- Support development of updates for DQA, DGO, IT and/or the Finance SLT

What you’ll bring:
- CPA/CA designation- 5+ years of relevant experience in data environment- Knowledge and experience in data management and data stewardship- Work as part of a highly motivated team to deliver the whole team objectives- Ability and desire to inspire change in a sophisticated and innovative environment- Demonstrated successful organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills- Excellent communication and organization skills, with the ability to foster and build good working relationships across the organization- Can work independently and be proactive- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills- Good working knowledge of MS office suite- Experience in data profiling an asset- Experience with reporting and data platforms and their querying languages. i.e., Qlik Sense, Business Objects- Insurance (Property/Casualty) experience an asset- Accountancy qualification an asset but not essential

What you’ll get:
- Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.- Outstanding Career Development opportunities.- We’ll support your professional development education.- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year- Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health- Hybrid flexible work model

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

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