QuantitativeResearch-CDODataGovernance-Associate

IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institute in business analysis seeks an Associate in Quantitative Research for its Data Governance team. The role focuses on data management, requiring a blend of analytical and technical skills. Responsibilities include understanding market business processes, implementing data quality programs, and liaising with senior management to improve data quality across the organization. Ideal candidates will have experience in the financial services sector, strong communication skills, and proven data analysis capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Management including Data Quality Management.
• Programming experience with Python and SQL.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Understand business processes and data requirements.
• Implement data ownership programs and track data quality issues.
• Liaise with stakeholders to manage data initiatives.

Skills

Data Management

Business Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Data Quality Management

Metadata Management

Data Issue Management

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

AWS

SnowFlake

Job description

As an Associate within Quantitative Research - CDO Data Governance team, you will be part of CIB Markets Chief Data Office (CDO). This is a Data Management role and requires a blend of data management, business analysis and technical skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Understanding business processes in CIB Markets and the data required to drive the processes
• Implementing data ownership programs across in-scope applications within Markets, supporting business Data Owners and the Markets CDO
• Assisting in defining and cataloguing datasets used in or created by business processes in Markets
• Deriving insights from data analysis, and providing the insights to senior management, with the goal to inform/advise senior management on data quality improvement opportunities
• Partnering with senior business stakeholders to drive prioritization of data quality efforts, and manage timely resolutions, escalating delays and obstacles/roadblocks to requisite governance forums
• Leading the implementation of data quality management projects globally across Markets, partnering with business and technology stakeholders
• Coordinating data quality issue tracking and remediation, root cause analysis, and escalation.
• Communicating with and achieving buy-in from stakeholders across Markets including Front Office, Quantitative Research, Technology, Operations, etc., on data management initiatives
• Performing project management and business analysis on data issues/initiatives, and achieving senior management buy-in for project activities and next steps
• Liaising with firmwide and CIB CDOs to ensure alignment of Markets CDO functions with the firmwide and CIB CDOs

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Data Management including Data Quality Management, Data Issue Management, Metadata Management, Data Management Policy and Standards creation/implementation
• Programming experience with Python, SQL
• Proficiency in manipulating and analyzing large datasets in Excel (pivots, formulas, charts, etc.)
• Cloud computing experience with AWS and/or SnowFlake
• Business Analysis and deep analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with asset classes and related products and processes
• Experience leading/working in a matrixed environment
• Self-starter with strong time management skills; efficient at multi-tasking and able to work under pressure to address multiple concurrent business demands on-time
• Excellent communication, presentation (both oral and written), and influencing skills - candidate will be dealing with stakeholders of varying degrees of seniority (up-to Managing Director level) across front office Equities line of businesses, Technology, Operations, and Corporate/Firmwide data organizations
• Experience in the Financial Services industry

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• 3+ years of experience in the financial services industry is preferred

About the Team

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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