Data Maintenance Analyst

Data Maintenance Analyst

Our client, a Credit Card Company, is looking for a Data Maintenance Analyst for their Austin, TX location. Responsibilities include supporting the global supplier on-boarding process at Client, conducting various due diligence processes and risk controls. The role is focused on the management of supplier and employee master data, on-boarding and update controls and data accuracy of all supplier/employee payment master records.

This position is responsible for coordinating and processing data creation and change requests, ensuring that all active supplier records have undergone appropriate controls and the supplier/employee data recorded in the core payment systems is accurate. The role requires the ability to work in a complex and diverse, international, and multi-currency environment.

Manage incoming requests to set-up, monitor and maintain supplier and employee master file information in Oracle and Ariba platforms. Act on and follow up the open requests (Ask Now tickets) in a timely manner, to ensure queries are completed within agreed timeframe (SLA). Act as primary contact for business queries, provide guidance and support regarding process steps. Working with Procurement and Risk functions to align process requirements. Co-ordinate the on-boarding of new suppliers, including check and validate data, complete due diligence, data entry / supplier set-up in core systems, recording of entry and exit from specialist due diligence, controls to ensure compliant bank a/c set-up. Provide ongoing reporting to determine in-flight status of on-boarding or data change activity. Provide periodic reporting to demonstrate performance of function. Monitor and report on new and in-flight work (ticket) status. Complete and maintain data maintenance process documentation.

Requirements include 2 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 3 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD. Background in Finance, Audit, Risk or Compliance with focus on operational controls. Experience of finance systems use Oracle and Ariba, desired but not a must. Excellent analytical ability, problem solving skills. Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision. Highly motivated, confident and organized individual. Excellent time management skills, sense of urgency, able to prioritize. Ability to work with all levels of the organization and communicate effectively. Strong sense of process improvement. Works well under pressure when working to tight deadlines. Clear and concise communication. Good Excel and data manipulation skills. Knowledge of the payment industry. Self-directed and motivated. Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage issues to resolution. Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles and tools. Able to communicate and build cross-functional relationships; work with all levels of personnel and interact with senior and executive management. Customer focused, driven and can lead by example.

Why Should You Apply? Health Benefits, Referral Program, Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.