ABOUT GRANT THORNTON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Grant Thornton International (GTI) Limited is one of the world's leading organizations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms providing assurance, tax and specialist business advice to privately held businesses and public interest entities. The strength of each local firm is reflected in the quality of the international organization. All GTI Limited member firms share a commitment to providing the same high quality service to their clients wherever they choose to do business. Firms operate in over 110 countries in more than 520 offices worldwide. GTI Limited is not a worldwide partnership.

POSITION SUMMARY
In line with its emphasis on professional excellence, respect, and integrity and in an environment becoming increasingly more regulated, GTI proactively initiated an effort to establish and implement a global standard for monitoring and managing independence risk. Grant Thornton selected and has begun the word-wide implementation of the Global Independence System (GIS) as its automated solution for the tracking and management of potential independence threats arising from the financial interests of Grant Thornton professionals and member firms. The GIS is a proprietary web-based application developed and licensed by an external software provider, which provides an electronic method for self reporting personal financial holdings and automating the identification and clearing of conflicts with Grant Thornton clients. This solution is intended to improve efficiencies and increase reliability of Independence monitoring and reporting globally across the Grant Thornton member firm network.

The GIS Data Analyst is a member of the GTI Independence Team and supports the data management of Grant Thornton’s Global Independence monitoring and tracking solution. The GIS Data Analyst performs research on submitted data, assists in analysis of data updates, documents data anomalies for follow up, and supports the Technical Specialist in data administration activities.

The GIS Data Analyst position offers an opportunity to leverage strong analytical talent, astute research skills, and background in information technology to broaden system and data management skills in a rewarding and challenging environment. The team is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has a high degree of professionalism and desires a position with strong potential for future growth.

This role is based in Chicago, Illinois, and will report to the Global Independence Team Manager, who is also based in Chicago.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Perform detailed research for submitted financial holdings data.
-Analyze company and security database update activities, documenting trends, potential items for review, and statistics.
-Perform validity tests and research activities for specified data sets.
-Assist in maintaining up to date information for restricted client lists.
-Assist in providing support to user groups with specific data needs.
-Verify consistency between system databases.
-Perform data cleansing activities.
-Draft communications related to database change events and data issues.
-Support other activities and projects lead by the Technology Specialist.
-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
-Participate in professional development and training opportunities as available.
-Maintain current knowledge of IT trends and IT systems processes.
-Maintain a good working relationship with internal clients, external vendor contacts and work effectively with all staff levels.
-Perform other job-related duties as necessary.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
-Recent graduate or up to one year of experience in data research, supporting financial or risk systems, or in a similar practice or function as an associate or staff level consultant.
-Prior database ( Access, SQL ) experience a plus.
-Understanding of data management techniques a plus.
-Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications ( Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access ).
-Solid analytical skills and documentation abilities.
-Ability to prioritize assignments and respond to requests according to their level of urgency.
-Robust research skills and dexterity in utilizing internet search engines.
-Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees as well as external vendors and clients.
-Ability to take initiative, self-directed, and results-oriented.
-Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to assume, prioritize, and execute multiple assignments.
-Inquisitive, thoughtful, and having the ability to think independently, while having the awareness to request help when needed.
-Work well under pressure and adhere to established schedules, workplans, and deadlines.
-Flexible team player who embraces challenges and works proactively.
-Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
-Able to interact and work efficiently with a distributed team structure.
-High level of professionalism and integrity.
-Positive and can-do attitude, high energy.
-Ability to work additional hours as needed.

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