Associate Director, Data Transformation & Analytics

Summary

Join our rapidly growing Data Transformation & Analytics practice as a Senior Consultant to serve as a trusted partner to our clients, delivering tailored integrated solutions that help them solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. As a Senior Consultant at CrossCountry Consulting, you will be responsible for leading client delivery, leading teams, developing junior team members, and participating in business development activities.

Requirements

• 9+ years of Private Equity / FP&A / Professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm) / other finance-related work experience
• Familiarity with a range of financial products including lending, finance, derivatives, equities, and fixed income; foreign exchange; and commodities
• Knowledge of industries, including commercial banking, investment banking, broker-dealers, custody, fund administration, and investment management
• Mindset : Business focused but tech-enabled
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and correlations. This involves using statistical methods, data mining techniques, and visualization tools to derive actionable insights
• Data Storytelling and Visualization : Ability to effectively communicate insights and next steps through visualization tools such as PowerBI or Tableau
• Data Management & Automation: Knowledge with data systems like Snowflake or Microsoft Azure and proficient in querying and managing data using SQL or tools like Alteryx and Power Automate / Query
• Requirements Gathering : Proven experience in requirements gathering, including the ability to work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data requirements
• Critical Thinking and Creativity: Frame business problems with data challenges and develop innovative solutions with using data-driven approaches
• Experience with development of algorithms leveraging R and/or Python
• Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Lean, Waterfall)
• Understanding of key finance (and other) processes like Lead to Cash / Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Hire to Retire
• Experience in supporting Large Enterprise organizations, Private Equity portfolio companies or Private Equity sponsors preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to think from a “big picture” perspective
• Demonstrated track record of establishing credibility both internally and externally
• Creativity, confidence, and an agile/adaptable mindset
• High Energy, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Qualifications: B.Com / B.Com (Honors) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Accounting
• CA / CIMA / CFA / MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead our clients and teams on their analytics journey which includes collaborating on their strategic vision for analytics, crafting a pragmatic roadmap of initiatives, and aiding our clients in the implementation of these initiatives
• Assess and enhance our clients' banking and capital markets businesses by modernizing their operating model, processes, and architecture to address emerging business priorities, regulatory changes, and long-term business outlook adjustments
• Analyze and interpret trends or patterns in substantial and/or intricate data sets
• Suggest strategies for easier preparation and blending of data to bolster analytics
• Assist in creation of forecasting and predictive analytics models
• Generate compelling insights through visual analytics, dashboards, and/or reporting
• Conduct interviews with clients to perform current state/future state gap analysis and identify the root causes of challenges
• Design process and data flows using standard flowcharting methodology

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred certification in Alteryx / PowerBI / Snowflake / Tableau