Data Modeller

Job description

We are currently seeking to hire a consultant with a technical modelling background, ideally with assurance related experience and proficiency with technology enabling solutions.

We ideally need you to have the following on your CV:

·  Strong academic background, including a degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or other related field with strong quantitative focus;
·  Excellent knowledge of SQL, Ms Access and Ms Excel;
·  Experience in data modelling and management, integration and manipulation of large datasets;
·  Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications and advanced Excel and Access skills. VBA a plus;
·  Working knowledge of data visualisation tools (such as Qlikview, Tableau, Spotfire);
·  Familiarity with practical programming languages preferable, which may include SAS, Python, VBA or C++;
·  A broad range of general knowledge on wider commercial, business and economic issues;
·  Good general financial knowledge;
·  Experience of client-facing roles with a high quality of delivery to tight timescales;
·  Good problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills; and
·  Good communication skills (written and oral).
The successful candidate will be a college graduate with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience and hold a combination of IT, assurance and business qualifications, skills and experience. A proactive, positive, can-do attitude and the ability to think laterally are essential.

Likely Background

·  Leading consultancy practices or Industry based business analysis or IT lead
·  Banking modelling groups
·  Qualified accountant / financial controller in a role that involves forecasting and / or substantial technical modelling and interpretation of results
Your work will be varied. Below will be some of your core responsibilities:

·  Developing analytical and reporting solutions including extracting data using SQL and processing and reconciling large data sets;
·  Analysing complex business requirements from an IT perspective to identify logic gaps. Ability to interpret regulatory and financial requirements will be critical in this regard;
·  Analysing large datasets to identify trends and data quality issues;
·  Carrying out relevant analysis and presenting findings (both written and orally);
·  Developing scoping and planning documents for assurance projects with an IT element;
·  Contribute to project teams and take responsibility for completing high quality work within agreed timescales;
·  Acting as IT lead and subject matter expert to more junior member of staff;
·  The successful candidate will also be required to deliver to tight deadlines in a pressurized project environment where additional hours will be required to meet deadlines

We offer more than just a career opportunity :

·  Relocation assistance for those wishing to move to Ireland
·  A thriving sports and social community
·  An in-house award winning team of training specialists who will help you achieve your career goals.

KPMG Data Modelling

Our business modelling team is a leading provider of model build and model verification services in Ireland. Our team works with a diverse range of clients across a variety of industries including;

·  Companies that require financial forecasts to support the raising of equity or debt finance
·  Financial institutions seeking robust business models
·  Investment banks and securitisation companies that require independent verification of reports provided to their stakeholders
·  Financial institutions seeking independent verification of their pricing or system calculations and
·  Companies that require the development of tools to meet new reporting requirements Due to new business and significant growth, we are currently seeking business modelling professionals at Senior / Manager levels.

Hard work is rewarded at KPMG:

We offer excellent remuneration packages at all levels. At this level the package includes an extremely competitive base salary, performance based bonus, and a KPMG flexible benefits package.

Diversity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Creating an inclusive culture where all our people achieve their potential is fundamental to our business. In addition, our employees have the option to avail of our flexible working policies/intelligent working arrangements. To learn more about diversity at KPMG, click here.

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