Access Lead and Data Strategy Analyst

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1 year ago

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Job Description: Access Lead and Data Strategy Analyst

Purpose

To provide both ongoing continuity of support for a number of MS Access databases and to support preparations to migrate data and functionality to alternative systems. To strengthen Greenbank's operational resilience and to develop a foundation of data/systems mapping and documentation to accelerate the identification and delivery of a strategic replacement to Microsoft Access.

Outcomes for the Role

MS Access Technical Lead

Day-to-day technical support lead for Greenbank's Access databases, which underpin the ESG research process and client ethical preference data.
Ongoing development lead for change requests (e.g., new database fields, reports, screening processes, etc.) to meet regulatory, internal, or client-driven changes.Data Strategy Analyst

Drafting current-state data mapping and documentation.
Internal collaboration with Rathbones' data strategy and senior change leads on identifying potential strategic replacements to Microsoft Access.
Serving as Greenbank's technical lead at formal committee/decision-making reviews.
Reviewing the wider data model and systems across Greenbank to identify potential synergies/opportunities to deliver a more integrated data model across the research and investment process. This includes thinking beyond a like-for-like replacement of the platform/system and promoting opportunities for a more integrated data architecture.

Measures of Success

MS Access Technical Lead

Strong operational resilience of Greenbank's databases, with timely identification and remediation of issues as required.
Change requests are appropriately triaged, prioritized, and delivered within agreed timeframes.
Strong working relationships built with Greenbank stakeholders and core users (research teams, IMs, and CSEs).Data Strategy Analyst

Comprehensive current-state documentation developed, aligned to the needs of Rathbones' data teams to accelerate the identification and delivery of a strategic solution.
Strong contributions to data strategy reviews and promotion of industry best practices and approaches.

Skills and Knowledge

Technical Proficiency:
Highly proficient in Microsoft Access, including BAU maintenance and development.
Experience working with Access forms, reports, queries, and proficiency in VBA.
Interpersonal Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to convey technical subject matter to non-technical stakeholders.
Confidence in communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Analytical & Strategic Thinking:
Ability to work independently and manage, triage, and prioritize requirements from multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge of common data documentation approaches.
Understanding of modern front-end and back-end data solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Alteryx, Microsoft Power Platform).

Professional Experience and Qualifications

Significant experience in MS Access within a financial services environment (essential).
Significant experience with data strategy projects/programmes and knowledge of industry approaches and best practices within financial services (essential).

Opportunities for Personal Growth in the Role

Opportunity to build a network with senior stakeholders across Rathbones' change and data teams.
Opportunity to learn how technology solutions deliver a variety of ESG processes and frameworks.
Opportunity to develop both soft and technical skills and gain exposure to new data strategy methodologies and approaches

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