Sr Taxonomist

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.

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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.

Essential Duties & 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

Recommended Experience & Education
Minimum Years of Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or 3 years and an
advanced degree

Education Level Bachelor’s degree in Library or Information Science or another related field or

equivalent work experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications
 

Required

● 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

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

Physical Demands
● Ability to lift a minimum of 5 pounds to a maximum of 10 pounds unassisted
● Ability to stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, reach, and use full range of body motions
● Manual dexterity as required for specific equipment

The salary range for this position is: $50,000 - $70,000Cool Things to Know

Not Just Any Company: Alkami has an awesome diverse and inclusive environment. We have a FUN culture and offer great benefits, including remote-first environment, unlimited paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, and more.

Work Authorization: We cannot offer employment sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US for full-time employment.

Recruiters: We are not looking for outside recruiting firms to help us in this search. Thank you for understanding.

Pay Transparency: As of January 1, 2023, new states and locales have enacted pay equity laws that require more pay transparency by employers in the following states: California, Colorado (effective January 1, 2021), Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington.

The Important Stuff

Alkami Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Alkami is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Alkami are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Alkami will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Alkami encourages applicants of all ages.

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