Senior Data Specialist

Senior Data Specialist - Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic extrovert with a high passion for performance? Do you enjoy working in teams to achieve a common goal together? Are you a detail-oriented person who enjoys going through datasets to identify unique patterns and catch outliers? Is multitasking one of your strengths? If so, then join Forage AI as a Senior Data Specialist

Responsibilities:

● Develop, QC, audit, and deliver completed and approved datasets meeting predetermined deadlines with a goal of complete accuracy.

● Work with stakeholders at all levels to identify and address process gaps with process improvement ideas that bring efficiency and structure to workflows.

● Assist our AI and RPA models by manually parsing data to help derive insights for automation.

● Interpret and understand client requirements for every project and execute it per the defined rules.

● Perform annotations to help train our ML models.

● Direct and monitor progress and performance of the team.

● Act as a culture carrier and live by all our core values of ownership, commitment, collaboration, agility and innovation, and a growth-oriented mindset.

● Respond to client inquiries related to ongoing projects.

● Research and troubleshoot issues associated with data and/or tools provided.

● Assess project proposals, provide time estimates then document time and accuracy for evaluation purposes.

● Assist in documentation and continual improvements of SOP's for internal workflows.

● Prepare tools and reports that measure and evaluate team accuracy and productivity.

● Assist in planning and allocation of daily work queues.

● Ensure that complex concepts shared by our stakeholders are accurately documented in a straightforward manner.

● Manage ETAs and deliverables by coordinating with different teams working remotely.

● Display excellent change management and risk management skills at an individual level, during the execution of all tasks.

● Conduct process training sessions for new members of a team or project.

Requirements:

● Undergrad or Master's in Finance, Accounting or Commerce.

● Must have at least 3 - 5 years of work experience. Prior experience in Finance Ops, Private equity, Quality assurance/audit or insurance. This can include -

○ Any role that involved building high-quality datasets, or

○ Operations roles that may have involved managing business processes, audits, etc., or

○ Exposure to client management, including, gathering requirements to build datasets that are customized according to the client's needs.

● Must be excellent with oral and written communication.

● Must have intermediate to advanced excel skills.

● Must have used SQL while dealing with data.

● Must be able to pay excellent attention to details and have good change management skills.

● Must be a team player and a quick learner with a solution-oriented nature and a positive attitude.

● Availability to work at adaptable and flexible hours.

● An open-minded, motivated self-starter with a positive approach to problem-solving.

● An active listener who can effectively translate instructions into action.

● A quick learner who is tech-savvy and enjoys working with data.

Other Infrastructure Requirements:

Since this is a completely work-from-home position, you will also require the following -

● High-speed internet connectivity for video calls and efficient work.

● Capable business-grade computer (e.g., modern processor, 8GB + of RAM, and no other obstacles to interrupted, efficient work).

● Headphones with clear audio quality.

● Stable power connection and backups in case of internet/power failure.