Data Essentials for Finance Professionals
This 90 minutes Masterclass is designed to empower finance professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the critical role data plays in today's financial landscape. Led by Ciaran Fennessy, a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience in financial services IT, this master class delves into the fundamental concepts and practical applications of big data in the finance sector.
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyse Big Data: Analyse the concept of Big Data and its implications for modern organizations, demonstrating an understanding of its potential impact on business strategies and decision-making processes.
- Evaluate Data Characteristics: Learn to evaluate Big Data using the 5V’s framework—Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity, and Value. This knowledge will be applied to real-world scenarios relevant to the financial industry.
- Apply the CRISP-DM Model:Gain insights into the CRISP-DM (Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining) model and its application in structured data analysis. You’ll learn how each phase of this model can be used to guide data mining projects effectively.
- Master Data Management Techniques: Develop proficiency in essential data management techniques, including data sourcing, cleaning, and visualization, to extract meaningful insights from large datasets.
Who should Attend?
This master class is ideal for finance professionals who are eager to enhance their data literacy and leverage data-driven insights to make informed business decisions. Whether you are a financial analyst, data manager, or a finance leader, this session will equip you with the tools to understand and utilize data in your daily operations. Professionals looking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving financial sector, where data is increasingly viewed as the new oil, will find this class particularly beneficial.
Join us for this essential Masterclass and take the first step towards mastering data in the financial world.
