Business Analyst - Data Governance

Archer IT; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer IT is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join a leading investment bank's wealth management group in New Jersey. This role requires expertise in data governance and strong collaboration with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years experience in investment banking, extensive business analysis background, and solid technical skills in data management and analysis.

This long-term contract opportunity allows for both independent and team-based project engagement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the investment banking / wealth management industry.
• 5+ years of business analyst experience with 3+ years in data related projects.
• Solid knowledge of data management principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Engage Data Stewards and Data Owners to define Key Data Elements.
• Serve as an internal expert for reports and data quality.
• Manage data quality monitoring and remediation process.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Data analysis

SQL

Data management principles

Excellent communication skills

Tools

IDQ

Job description

Archer IT is a NYC based recruiting firm and trusted adviser to leading companies in the financial services, investment banking, fintech, and media industries across North America. Our client has a current position available for a Senior Business Analyst in New Jersey.

Job Description

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, performing 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 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 break down 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.