Job Description
KPMG Assignment Select is geared toward independent professionals interested in temporary or project-based work. Our team is comprised of highly trained third-party professional individuals who are in the right place, at the right time, with the right skillset. KPMG is working through its partnership with MBO Partners and is currently seeking a remote contractor in the United States. Data Analyst 80% + Scrum Master 20% Hybrid role: Job Description: We are seeking a versatile professional to fill a dual-role position as a Data Analyst & Scrum Master within our asset management team. The ideal candidate will spend 80% of their time focusing on data analysis and 20% on Scrum Master responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Data Analyst (80%): - Data Analysis: Analyze financial data related to asset management, including performance metrics, market trends, and investment strategies.
- Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights for investment decisions.
- Data Management: Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across various data sources.
- Risk Assessment: Identify and quantify risks associated with assets and portfolios.
- Collaboration: Work closely with portfolio managers and analysts to support data-driven decision-making.
- Documentation: Create detailed documentation of data analysis processes, methodologies, and findings to ensure transparency and reproducibility
Scrum Master (20%): - Facilitation: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure Agile practices are followed & has strong knowledge of Jira.
- Support and Coaching: Assist the team in clearing obstacles and provide guidance on Scrum principles.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and communication of project goals and progress.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of Scrum processes, team decisions, sprint goals, and progress to ensure clarity and accountability.
Experienced Technical Data Analyst (Agile/Jira Knowledge a Plus)- Data Analysis: Analyze financial data related to asset management, including performance metrics, market trends, and investment strategies.
- Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights for investment decisions.
- Data Management: Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across various data sources.
- Risk Assessment: Identify and quantify risks associated with assets and portfolios.
- Collaboration: Work closely with portfolio managers and analysts to support data-driven decision-making.
- Documentation: Create detailed documentation of data analysis processes, methodologies, and findings to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
- Release Management: Created release notes and associated documentation in collaboration with other team members.
- Provide insightful optimization recommendations and insights
Responsibilities - Would prefer someone local to Irvine, CA, to work w/the client 3-4 days/week.
- PST time zone (resource can be remote/hybrid - travel on an as needed basis)
- Financial services experience preferred: specifically, asset management
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
KPMG complies with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying pay rate ranges. The pay rate range(s) displayed is/are specifically for those contracted who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed below, if selected for the role. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), and specific location, for example. Additionally, applicants may be required to apply and become employed by a service provider utilized by KPMG, and final pay rate(s) and/or eligibility for additional benefits may be determined by such provider. KPMG and MBO Partners are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pay Rate Range Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 71 89 USD hourly
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Local area, Remote work, H1b, 3 days per week,