Business Analyst - Data Governance and Mastering

Overall Job Objective

The role is required to work with internal business customers to understand, document and master Client data requirements.
There will be three key stages to the work:

• Client Data Assessment
• Mastering Client Data
• Client Data Governance - Operating Model Design

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis initiatives including:

• Data element analysis including identification, definition and documentation
• Identification of core Client data elements to be prioritised for mastering
• TOM design including technology, process, governance, people, measures, culture and ownership
• Facilitating workshops and small working group meetings
• Adherence to the agreed business framework and business analysis standards and artefacts for all business units in the Specialist Bank

Individual work-stream responsibility:

• Progress reporting and communication
• Risk and issue awareness
• Time tracking and management
• Stakeholder management

Core Skills and Attributes

Technical knowledge

• Awareness of use and governance of core data fields
• Data mapping experience
• Familiarity with data dictionary and key data elements
• Target Operating Model definition (preferred)
• Experience of SQL query and knowledge of SSIS in order to access data and understand feed requirements
• Understanding of Data Warehousing and Master Data Management
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (incl. Excel, Word and Visio)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrable facilitation techniques

Experience

• Significant experience as a Business Analyst or in Data Management roles in the Investment Banking industry
• BCBS239 implementation experience (preferred)
• Demonstrable evidence of adherence to BA standards and production of BA artefacts
• Working in a matrix management environment (with accountability to the individual project manager)
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Regulatory Knowledge as applicable to role (compulsory)
• Act with integrity at all times and embrace the philosophy of treating our customers fairly (compulsory)
• Abreast of changes in the business and best practices

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Ability to work under pressure, to tight time frames, managing and resolving different and sometimes conflicting user requirements / priorities
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• Presentation skills and ability to articulate the business requirements
• Credible and be able to influence
• Attention to detail but able to see the big picture
• Ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation across multiple business areas
• Team player
• Initiative and creative problem solving
• Tenacity - take ownership of tasks and drive to completion
• Self-motivated
• Focus on delivery