Data Specialist, Transformation (FC)

KPMG's Transformation team enables clients to maximize business performance by using the latest technologies to improve growth, governance and insights.

Our team in Hong Kong is the fastest growing division within KPMG China and represents a young and enthusiastic team that always pushes itself to succeed. Since our creation, we have accumulated in-depth knowledge of an incredibly broad spread of sectors and services.

Our Data & Analytics team assists clients to develop and execute their strategies by optimising the use of information. We enable businesses to provide the right data to the right people at the right time, and realise their objectives through insights from their data.

Key Responsibilities

As a Data Specialist in our Transformation team, you'll play a pivotal role in analyzing complex data sets to provide valuable insights that inform business decisions. Your expertise will help guide our clients toward data-driven strategies and operational improvements.

Below are the key responsibilities for this role:

Stakeholder management and leadership:

• Collaborate with clients, management, and relevant stakeholders to define project goals and objectives.
• Understand the unique challenges faced by each client and tailor recommendations and solutions accordingly.

Data Gathering and Analysis:

• Research, develop, and implement effective data-gathering methods.
• Analyze and synthesize data from various sources, including financial records, market trends, and operational metrics.

Creating Reports and Dashboards:

• Utilize reporting tools (such as Tableau or PowerBI) to create insightful reports and interactive dashboards.
• Develop data transformation pipelines (using tools such as Alteryx, Databricks, etc.) from data sources to views required by reporting tools
• Maintain architecture diagrams, technical specifications, data dictionaries, and process workflows.
• Present findings to clients in a clear and impactful manner.

Identifying Patterns and Trends:

• Dive deep into data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on your analysis.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business specialists, data scientists, and project managers.
• Communicate findings effectively to clients, helping them make informed decisions.

Experience & Background

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in management information systems, information technology, mathematics, statistics, or related field
• All years of experience will be considered, with appropriate role level and compensation to be discussed upon successful interview
• Practical experience in implementing reports and data transformation within a finance context is preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and critical thinking
• Ability to complete milestones and work toward multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Confident in decision making and the ability to explain processes or choices as needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in both spoken and written English (and Chinese)

About KPMG

At KPMG China, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, with zero tolerance for any form of discrimination against any persons. It is important for us to create an inclusive, diverse and agile workplace for our people to develop and thrive at both a personal and professional level.

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