Lead Business Analyst

About Our Company Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year‑end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP. Job Description Execution Lead to deliver Bank Data Governance outcomes across products, aligned to strategy/roadmap set by Program Owner/leadership. Drive hands‑on execution for Data Quality, Data Dictionary/Definitions, Data Lineage, and DG tooling enablement. Ensure BAU stability and on‑time delivery through strong planning, dependency management, and proactive risk escalation. Coordinate with Business/Tech/Risk stakeholders and support required governance artifacts/documentation. Key Responsibilities Execute Bank Data Governance deliverables aligned to the strategy/roadmap set by leadership. Drive hands‑on execution across Data Quality, Data Dictionary/Definitions, Data Lineage, and DG tooling enablement (e.g., IDMC DQ or similar platforms). Data Quality Design and implement advanced data quality rules including Completeness, validity, accuracy, timeliness, uniqueness, consistency checks, Cross‑field/cross‑table validations, Threshold‑based controls with exceptions handling and breach tracking, Pattern/format validation (regex, code set validation, reference/master data checks), Reconciliation checks (source‑to‑target, aggregation totals, balancing checks). Execute DQ monitoring runs, analyze failures, identify trends, and produce DQ scorecards and exception summaries for stakeholders. Support DQ remediation execution by documenting issues, driving ownership, tracking action closure, and maintaining evidence. Data Lineage Build, validate, and maintain end‑to‑end lineage for critical data elements across systems: Capture lineage from source → transformations → target → reports/consumption. Document transformation logic at a practical level (filters, joins, derivations, aggregations). Validate lineage with Tech/Engineering and align to governance standards. Support lineage tooling updates (where applicable), ensure lineage is audit‑defensible, and keep it current during change cycles. Data Dictionary Drive the end‑to‑end dictionary lifecycle: Intake, standardization, review coordination, approvals, publishing, and change control. Create/maintain dictionary attributes such as Business definition, technical definition, allowed values, format, datatype, owner/steward, system of record, data sensitivity/classification tagging (as required), Mapping definitions to DQ rules and lineage (traceability). Partner with Business/Tech stakeholders to resolve definition conflicts and ensure consistency across products. Delivery Management / BAU Ownership Run recurring governance BAUs/cadences (refresh cycles, reporting routines, attestations/process‑based governance work) with SLA discipline and zero surprises. Own delivery tracking through estimates, plans, RAID logs, and strong dependency/stakeholder management; create options/recovery plan if risks arise (24–48 hrs). Produce and maintain required governance artifacts (templates, evidence packs, operational docs, status updates/committee support materials as needed). Required Qualifications 6–8 years total professional experience. Prior experience in banking/financial services environment. 5+ years experience supporting or operationalizing Data Governance (framework/process execution). Hands‑on experience in at least two of the following: Data Quality, Data Dictionary/Business Glossary, Data Lineage. Experience creating/supporting Data Governance artifacts (e.g., standards, procedures, templates, evidence packs, operating materials). Strong execution skills: ability to manage deliverables, dependencies, and stakeholders; communicate status clearly and elevate risks early. Preferred Qualifications 5–8 years direct experience operationalizing Data Governance frameworks end‑to‑end in a regulated banking context. Hands‑on experience across all three: Data Quality, Data Dictionary, and Data Lineage. Experience building advanced Data Quality rules (cross‑field/table checks, reconciliation/balancing checks, thresholds, exception workflows). Experience with IDMC Data Quality (preferred) or similar enterprise DQ tooling (Informatica, Collibra DQ, Ataccama, Talend, etc.). Good to have experience supporting multi‑product banking domains such as Cards, Mortgage, Deposits, or Pledge (functional/strategy execution exposure). Strong delivery management (EPM): estimation, planning, RAID management, and a proven track record of on‑time delivery. Experience with governance tooling enablement / metadata platforms (catalog, glossary workflow, lineage tooling) and driving adoption. In‑Office Collaboration We are a client‑centric, relationship‑based business. Working together, in‑person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face‑to‑face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days per week. Some roles may require additional in‑office time or different in‑office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process. Full time Timings: 2:00p – 10:30p India Business Unit: AWMPO AWMP&S President’s Office Job Family Group: Business Support & Operations Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr