AVP Data and Quality Assurance - Bank OZK
Dallas, TX
About the Job
Responsible for providing coordination of data quality assurance processes and overseeing change management activities to deliver enhancements into OZK’s Data Platform. Assigns day-to-day quality assurance activities for team members while coordinating with OZK Information Technology to deliver solutions into the production environment.
Essential Job Functions:Ensures successful delivery of data improvements into production environment while demonstrating contextual understanding of business data sets during quality assurance activities.
Directs, creates, and performs quality assurance of pre-production data asset releases including, but not limited to, SSRS reports, Power BI reports, SSIS packages, data model changes and cube enhancements.
Adheres to OZK Change Management Standards.
Defines Quality Assurance testing processes and tools to support OZK Change Management requirements.
Provides day-to-day guidance and staff development to the team and junior staff.
Writes and analyzes SQL queries to analyze data issues in production and propose technical fixes to resolve issues.
Analyzes database objects (i.e., stored procedures, triggers, functions) to extrapolate business logic and documentation to support quality assurance activities.
Coordinates or maintains as-built documentation as enhancements to the production environment are delivered.
Coordinates as needed with Bank resources for sufficient test script development and completion sign-off.
Develops an understanding of Bank applications and their respective roles in generating data and the subsequent utilization of data in downstream bank data assets.
Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of bank data assets and enabling technologies.
Supports the Bank’s Data Governance processes.
Builds and maintains rapport with key business and technology colleagues.
May lead and supervise other related positions.
Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions.
Maintains good punctuality, attentiveness and attendance at work.
Follows Bank policy, procedures and guidelines.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of data warehousing and relational database concepts.
Knowledge of SQL to be able to analyze pre- and post-product releases of SQL views, stored procedures, table structures, SSRS reports or Power BI dashboards.
Knowledge of banking regulations.
Knowledge of commercial real estate and/or commercial lending, or ability and desire to learn.
Ability to communicate effective both verbally and in writing.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations.
Ability to work on multiple projects at once, multi-task, with exacting deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
Ability to work alone or in group settings.
Ability to travel on bank business.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, analytical skills, and organization.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
Ability to lead and manage others.
Skill in technical writing.
Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in job-related field, or commensurate work experience, required.
5+ years of work experience in data analysis, testing and/or quality assurance within data warehouse, data mart, or analytical environments, required.
4+ years of experience with Agile development and quality assurance testing methodologies, required.
Prior commercial banking or real estate industry experience, preferred.
Prior experience in leading or managing a team, preferred.
Job Expectations:
Job Expectations: Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.
Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.
EEO Statement:Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.