Sr Taxonomist

Alkami Technology•Bentonville, AR

1d•$50,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

Alkami is the digital sales and service platform provider for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action. Founded in 2009, we continue to be recognized for our intentional culture and tremendous growth (Best Place to Work in Fintech; Best & Brightest to Work For Nationally; and Comparably’s Best Company Culture, Best Career Growth, Best Engineering Team, and Best Places to Work in Dallas, among others). We’re building a culture where each Alkamist can perform to their highest potential, and we’re always on the lookout for the best and brightest minds. If you’re ready to experience the power of alchemy - transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary - come join one of the fastest growing SaaS companies in the U.S. As a remote-first company, most of our positions can be remote in the US, except for key roles, which will be indicated in the Job Title. Follow us on Glassdoor and LinkedIn! The Senior Taxonomist supports the day-to-day function of the Data & Marketing Solutions group by classifying transactions into a taxonomy using rules-based query language. Taxonomists work directly with the data, contextualizing it for better analysis, and continually audit and update the taxonomy to grow with data sets to ensure their long-term usability and best serve our clients. A successful Senior Taxonomist has an eye for detail, a knack for research, and aligns their work to established best practices. As part of the Engineering Group, the Senior Taxonomist leads other taxonomists on team initiatives and works with cross-functional teams for special projects.

Requirements

Demonstrates a proficiency in taxonomy classification and understands hierarchical ontologies
Expert in internet research and finding smaller brands
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Can work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including Sr management both written and verbal
Curiosity for solving problems and finding answers
High degree of: quality, accuracy, accountability
Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to understand business requirements, priorities, and challenges
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or 3 years and an advanced degree
Bachelor’s degree in Library or Information Science or another related field or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

Masters of Library and Information Science or equivalent
T-SQL experience

Responsibilities

Research terms for classification within our standard taxonomy process utilizing the internet as well as our internal taxonomy
Use in-house software to classify daily imports of transaction data.
Update taxonomy categories in accordance with written standards and communicating changes among the team
Identify opportunities for rules adjustments as well as creating new rules that allow for accurate automatic classification
Proactively identify and remediate incorrect categories and categorizations.
Monitor market trends and fill gaps in data coverage for new and upcoming industries.
Lead teammates in collaborative efforts on special projects and cross functional teams
Train new employees on the usage of our systems and processes
Generate documentation for established processes to ensure consistency.
Mentor junior team members on system and processes