Banking Operations Data Governance Analyst

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group is seeking an Operations Data Governance Analyst to lead governance for Operations reporting and business processes in the EMEA region. The role requires collaborating with stakeholders to ensure fit-for-purpose data and to educate teams on the importance of data governance.

The position sits in the EMEA Data Office within the Operations, Planning and Data Department. The candidate should drive end-to-end data definition, stewardship, and regulatory alignment, leveraging tools like

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of data governance, data quality, metadata, profiling, analysis, and data management tools.
• Analytically minded with problem-solving abilities and the capacity to communicate workable solutions.
• Ability to think enterprise-wide rather than siloed to a single business unit.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders across EMEA to gain buy-in.
• Understanding of Physical, Logical, and Business data Models.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Proven ability to work as a team player and independently with limited supervision.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to convey information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and drive challenges to resolution.
• Relevant industry experience, preferably in a quantitative discipline.
• Exposure to Collibra and other data governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Operations and bank-wide stakeholders to implement the SMBC Data Governance Framework across prioritised Reports and Business Services.
• Drive data definition, governance and lineage end-to-end for prioritised Use Cases.
• Monitor changes to business data requirements and ensure change and release management activities are executed for data domains.
• Contribute to meeting industry regulatory expectations for data governance and establish processes that generate accurate, complete, timely and reliable data.
• Work with stakeholders across the Division on the development and implementation of data standards and adoption requirements for EMEA Data.
• Participate in data governance and programme forums to advance the robustness of the Bank-wide data governance framework.
• Collaborate with business, compliance, technology and other groups to ensure data-related requirements are clearly defined and communicated during prioritisation and planning.
• Support investigation of Data Quality Issues and develop remediation plans and recommendations to fix data at the source.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Metadata

Profiling

Analysis

Data management

Data modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Enterprise thinking

MS Office

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Team player

Independent work

Industry experience

Collibra

SharePoint

Tools

Collibra

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

SMBC Group is a trusted partner for the long term, delivering a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions in EMEA. We welcome applications even when experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, and we strive for an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic, unique self.

Role Summary

The Operations Data Governance Analyst will be instrumental in delivering data governance for Operations reporting and business processes. SMBC BI has a three-year plan to bring our KDU Reports and Business Services, including regulatory reports, under data governance. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of data governance facets such as data cataloguing, data quality, data analytics, and data visualisation, with awareness of banking business functions.

The role requires working with stakeholders across all functions to ensure fit-for-purpose data as we leverage best practice across the industry. The candidate should educate and persuade stakeholders at all levels on the essential nature of this role and the importance of Data Governance. The ability to challenge the status quo in an empathetic manner, while promoting openness and transparency to nurture business innovation, is expected.

Business Area

The EMEA Data Office sits within the Operations, Planning and Data Department, covering all EMEA entities (including Securities and Banking subsidiaries) and all datasets. This team defines and implements the EMEA Data Strategy and builds out its data management capabilities. The framework encompasses cultural, behavioural, procedural, and system transformation to deliver the new strategy. The initial focus is on governance, Data Architecture, Data Management and Data Quality, with future focus on using Data to drive new ways of working and improved outcomes. The EMEA Data Office has grown to over 100 members and is expected to grow further in the next 2–3 years.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Engage with Operations and bank-wide stakeholders to implement the SMBC Data Governance Framework across prioritised Reports and Business Services.
• Drive data definition, governance and lineage end-to-end for prioritised Use Cases.
• Monitor changes to business data requirements and ensure change and release management activities are executed for data domains.
• Contribute to meeting industry regulatory expectations for data governance and establish processes that generate accurate, complete, timely and reliable data.
• Work with stakeholders across the Division on the development and implementation of data standards and adoption requirements for EMEA Data.
• Participate in data governance and programme forums to advance the robustness of the Bank-wide data governance framework.
• Collaborate with business, compliance, technology and other groups to ensure data-related requirements are clearly defined and communicated during prioritisation and planning.
• Support investigation of Data Quality Issues and develop remediation plans and recommendations to fix data at the source.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

• Working knowledge of data governance, data quality, metadata, profiling, analysis, and data management tools.
• Analytically minded with problem-solving abilities and the capacity to communicate workable solutions.
• Ability to think enterprise-wide rather than siloed to a single business unit.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders across EMEA to gain buy-in.
• Understanding of Physical, Logical, and Business data Models.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Proven ability to work as a team player and independently with limited supervision.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to convey information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and drive challenges to resolution.
• Relevant industry experience, preferably in a quantitative discipline.
• Exposure to Collibra and other data governance tools.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Financial Services and its component Business Services.
• Knowledge of Data Quality practices and controls implementation.
• Knowledge of emerging trends within the Data Management landscape.
• Experience working in regulated financial services environments.
• Experience with SharePoint.

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Driving Change
• Driving Results
• Embraces Diversity
• Enterprise Leadership
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Strategic and Visionary Thinking
• Trust and Integrity

What we offer

We provide competitive company benefits and support career development with a diverse and inclusive environment. Hybrid working, sport and social clubs, and diversity and inclusion networks support work-life balance. Benefits include hybrid working, paid leave, private medical and life/invalidity insurance, mental wellbeing resources, access to learning and development opportunities, and a strong remuneration package.

If you welcome a challenge and want to grow in a dynamic and diverse team, apply today. We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices and will provide reasonable adjustments in recruitment for disabilities or long-term conditions upon request.

About SMBC

A trusted partner for the long term. United by a sense of purpose towards our customers to be a trusted partner, SMBC Group delivers corporate finance products and solutions, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products, as well as investment banking and advisory services and capital market solutions. Learn more at https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers.