IT Business Analyst - Data Architect

White & Case Global Operations Center Manila; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Onsite 3 days a week

Job summary

White & Case Global Operations Center Manila in Makati is seeking an IT Business Analyst to advance our Data Architecture capabilities. You will partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate data requirements into practical structures that improve usability, reporting and integration across platforms.

The role demands extensive experience in data modeling, governance and architecture tools, with strong analytical and communication skills to lead complex stakeholder interviews.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in business analysis or comparable analytical roles.
• 3+ years supporting architecture-related functions.
• Experience in data modeling, systems integration and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requested data structures and map to existing models.
• Design and implement enhancements to data models for better integration.
• Collaborate with developers and business units to implement data sets efficiently.
• Develop conceptual data models and related documentation for new integrations.
• Contribute to standard practices for managing the information architecture repository.
• Provide technical support and training on data systems.
• Support data migration projects aligning with target architectures.
• Maintain the Enterprise Architecture capability model and application portfolio.

Skills

Data modeling

Systems integration

Data governance

Architecture tools

Stakeholder interviewing

Analytical thinking

Requirements gathering

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Independent work

Job description

IT Business Analyst - Data Architecture

Makati | Full time | Hybrid

Position Summary

We are looking for an IT Business Analyst to join our team. Internally known as an Information Architecture Analyst, this role will partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand system objectives, analyze underlying data and data relationships, then translate requirements into practical data structures that improve usability, reporting and integration across platforms.

What we are looking for:

• At least 8 years of experience in business analysis or comparable analytical roles, including 3 years supporting architecture-related functions.
• Demonstrated experience in data modeling, systems integration, data governance practices and architecture tools.
• Strong analytical, communication and requirements-gathering skills, with the ability to lead complex stakeholder interviews and translate findings into practical solutions.
• Highly detail-oriented and self-directed, with the ability to maintain data accuracy and integrity while working independently.

What you will do:

• Analyze requested data structures and correlate them to existing data structures.
• Design and implement enhancements to data models to improve data integration and efficiency.
• Work closely with developers and business units to ensure the desired data sets are understood and can be efficiently implemented, making adjustments where required.
• Must have a good comprehension of concept models and develop a strong understanding the conceptual data models of the Firm.
• Responsible for creating the conceptual diagrams and other documentation that become the specification for new integrations.
• Contribute to the design of standard practices for the management of the information architecture repository.
• Provide technical support and training to other departments on how to access and use data systems.
• Support data migration projects, ensuring alignment with target architectures.
• Responsible for maintaining the Enterprise Architecture capability model and application portfolio.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with global business and technology teams to shape enterprise data strategy and integration
• Build trusted partnerships across the Firm to deliver high-impact architecture initiatives
• Grow in a supportive, collaborative environment that values innovation, quality and continuous learning

Additional Information

• Work Location: Ayala Triangle Garden Tower 2, Makati City
• Work Setup: Onsite 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Must be amenable to working on US based shift or based on business needs and providing holiday support.