Business Analyst - Data Governance
As a Senior Business Analyst you will join the wealth management group of a leading investment bank focused on Data Governance. Your responsibilities will include:
- Engaging/Leading Data Stewards, Data Owners, and business SMEs to define Key Data Elements (KDEs), business rules and data quality controls
- Serving as an internal expert for reports, data definitions, data quality and data lineage
- Partnering with the Group Data Management Organization to review and validate data lineage
- Profiling and analyzing data to develop insights and enable requirement gathering
- Defining and documenting data quality requirements for KDEs so that data is complete and accurate
- Working with IT to translate business requirements into technical specifications
- Defining test cases, perform user acceptance testing liaising with the Test Manager , QA and Development throughout the release process
- Managing data quality monitoring and remediation process
- Building strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and high quality delivery
- Communicating the importance of managing data as an asset in all aspects of the role
- Working as a part of a team of analysts to ensure consistent data across the organization
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in the investment banking / wealth management industry
- 5+ years of business analyst experience with 3+ years in the data related projects
- Business analysis and data wrangling (transforming and mapping) experience
- Solid knowledge of data management principles and processes
- Hands on knowledge of data analysis, data profiling with SQL, IDQ or any other tools
- Experience with data root cause analysis and cross functional resolution of data issues
- Ability to break down complex problems into components, identify root causes, and establish resolution plans
- Excellent presentation and communication (orally and written) skills with ability to interact with all levels of management
- Ability to effectively breakdown and communicate complex concepts to business and operation partners
- Ability to adapt to change and to detect and respond to evolving business needs
- Analytical and logical
- Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and creatively as well as within a team
- Team player, collaborative and inclusive
Additional Information
This is a long term contract opportunity.