Associate Business Consultant

Associate Business Consultant

Location: Florida - Tampa or NY/NJ (Hybrid)

Seeking experienced Data Governance professionals with strong Capital Markets Risk domain expertise to support a marquee BFS client undergoing a large-scale regulatory remediation and transformation program (Consent Order-driven). The role requires working across Front Office, Risk, Finance, and Technology functions to drive data governance, lineage, controls, and data quality improvements aligned with regulatory expectations (e.g., Client 239). The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, outcome-driven leader capable of managing senior stakeholders, driving structured governance forums, delivering on multiple responsibilities delivering measurable results.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead data remediation initiatives across Capital Markets upstream systems (trade capture, risk, finance)
• Support Consent Order deliverables including data quality, lineage, and control enhancements
• Define and document end-to-end data lineage from Front Office to System of Record (SoR) across key regulatory reports and business processes
• Identify and define Systems of Record (SoR) and Authoritative Data Sources
• Establish data ownership, stewardship, and redistribution controls
• Design and implement data quality frameworks, controls, and monitoring mechanisms
• Develop data governance scorecards and KPIs for ongoing monitoring and executive reporting
• Engage with senior stakeholders across Markets, Risk, Finance, and Technology

Preferred Experience

Strong experience in Capital Markets (Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives) data flows and lifecycle

Exposure to Regulatory Reporting (e.g., FR Y-14, CCAR, MiFID, SEC reporting)

Solid understanding and practical implementation of Client 239 principles

Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, etc. if applicable)

Understanding of risk and finance data controls and reconciliation frameworks

Technical proficiency in Excel, SQL, data analysis, and automation tools

Skills and Qualifications

MBA / CA / CPA / CMA / CFA or relevant degree in Finance, Data, or Technology

Deep Capital Markets domain expertise with strong Data Governance knowledge

Strong understanding of: data lineage metadata management, data quality frameworks, control design and governance operating models

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to translate business requirements into data solutions and defend them with technical + functional clarity

Proven ability to drive outcomes in complex, cross-functional environments

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Prior experience in team leadership or mentoring is an added advantage