Data Governance Analyst

Manning Global AG
Milton Keynes
1 year ago
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Job Description

Our client, a leading global IT service provider,is recruiting for a Data Governance Analyst to join their business in the UK.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Data Analyst with over 8+ years of experience in the banking domain and have a good understanding in AWS cloud technologies. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our digital transformation initiatives, ensuring that our banking operations leverage the full potential of AWS cloud services. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to analyze, define, and execute strategic projects aimed at enhancing our banking services and achieving operational excellence.

 Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis: Lead the analysis of business processes, systems, and data in the banking domain, identifying opportunities for optimization, automation, and innovation.

Requirements Gathering: Elicit and document detailed business requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory compliance.

Data Management and Data Governance: Collaborate with data engineers and architects to design data storage, processing, and analytics solutions on AWS, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Compliance and Security: Stay up to date with industry regulations and best practices related to banking and cloud computing, ensuring our systems are compliant and secure.

Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and senior management to communicate project progress, risks, and opportunities.

Documentation: Create comprehensive project documentation, including functional specifications, process flows, and user manuals.

Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.

 Must have:

Informatica (Data Governance & Data Quality), Prior Experience in Data Analysis in BFSI. Expertise in SQL. Knowledge about Big Data Concepts like Data Lakes, Data Warehouses.

Good to have: Experience in AWS Data Services, Snowflake, Power BI , ETL tools like

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field. A Master's degree is a plus.

8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the banking industry, with a strong understanding of retail and corporate banking operations.

Good understanding in AWS cloud services, including but not limited to Amazon EMR, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and IAM. AWS certifications are a plus.

Strong project management skills with experience in leading complex, cross-functional projects.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Proficiency in documenting business requirements using tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar.

Knowledge of data modeling and database design concepts.

Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Strong understanding of banking regulations and compliance.

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and adapt to evolving business needs.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Banking domain experience is mandatory

English language fluent is required

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