Data Analyst - Data Governance

Data Analyst - Data Governance

As a member of the Data, Analytics and reporting to the Head of Data Management, the Data Analyst – Governance and Quality will play a critical role to establish Enterprise Data Governance. Under the direction of the Head of Data Governance, this role will administer all aspects of the Data Governance (DG) process as well as serve as lead analyst for issues related to data standards and data policies. The role will also involve a component of change management for the definition, creation, and enforcement of DG processes.This role will not only play an integral role in helping to stand up DG, but it will also play a role in shaping and evolving it. This is a great opportunity for an experienced and organized Business Analyst with data background to learn and grow along with Boston Private's DG data function. Key stakeholders include the Data Governance Leadership Team, Data Analysts, BI Report Developers, Data Engineers, Data Stewards, and business data consumers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create and maintain the firm's Enterprise DG tools (e.g. Data Glossary, Master Report Inventory, Standards & Policies)
• Collect and maintain a master list of the firm required actions and their progress
• Proactively gather, document data requirements and analysis including data integrity and data consistency related to DG standards
• Establish DG monitoring processes and related reporting to track the organizations progress.
• Work closely with DART Data and Reporting Analysts to inform data transformations, reporting and analysis.
• Coordinate and prepare for Data Leadership Group, Data Steward Working Group, and Data Quality Working Group
• Serve as curator for the firm's assets to help DART members and business stakeholders gain ready access to reference materials and tools.
• Work closely with the Data Architecture team to enhance existing tools and data architecture to ensure a best in class control framework.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a similar subject required.
• Master's degree in Technology preferred, or equivalent work experience using software tools for data interrogation is a plus.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and teamwork.
• Exceptional written and verbal Communication skills.
• Financial Services industry experience desired.

Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years' hands-on experience as a Business Analyst or equivalent required.
• Experience producing and/or maintaining business and/or data requirements required.
• Experience with SQL and demonstrated understanding of relational databases required.
• Experience working on or directly supporting a data management team is desired.
• Prior experience serving as part of a Data Governance organization or supporting one is a plus.