Data Governance Specialist

Primary Talent Partners has a 12 month contract opening for a Data Governance Specialist to join a multinational corporate bank for a hybrid position operating out of Jersey City, NJ.

Pay: $800 per day.
Contract: 12 months, extensions likely, conversion possible
Type: W-2, cannot support C2C or provide visa sponsorship
Hybrid: At least 3 days onsite in Jersey City, NJ.

Summary:

This data Governance Specialist is responsible for working closely with Compliance, IT, Middle Office, and Back Office operations, and other Functions to evaluate systems and data used by Compliance for purposes of understanding the lineage from source system to the monitoring application(s) with the objective of identifying and implementing data profiling, data lineage, remediating the backlog of issues, expansion of data governance to new coverage areas and BAU (completeness and quality controls over the key data elements) as required. The candidate will document the data profiling and lineage flows, triage identified backlogged issues, conduct analysis of new coverage areas and work closely with business stakeholders and IT to determine root cause and fix issues at source.

Responsibilities:

• Performs data lineage and data profiling analyses for Key Data Elements (KDEs).
• Establishes and maintains a cartography of all data sources, and the accompanying product transactions, feeding the monitoring applications.
• Triage identified backlogged issues.
• Analyzes, designs, documents and onboards new coverage areas.
• Investigates data completeness and quality issues related to Key Data Elements (KDEs) and collaborates with Business Analysts for tactical and strategic solutions.
• Performs daily reviews of data quality monitoring reports and escalates issues as needed.
• Performs root cause analysis, identifying patterns of issues and works with IT to remediate.
• Acts as the key point of contact and liaison for data issues within the Compliance Data Governance program.
• Prepares and analyzes metrics and other related reports for senior management and for the Compliance Data Governance domain.
• Prepares and presents monthly summary of key domain items to senior management, clearly articulating business impact of highlighted items.
• Develops and maintains data governance controls and reconciliations.
• Evaluates and recommends automation of daily BAU processes

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• 5 years of experience with a financial services firm and/or self-regulatory organization in a compliance, Technology or regulatory related position.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with other Function staff and management.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate messaging at a senior-management level.
• Advanced analytical and investigative skills; analyzes complete datasets and recommends tactical and strategic solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of data quality concepts, including data profiling and lineage and data tracing of issues to root cause.
• Understanding of database structures / ETL processing / SQL ability to write queries & SharePoint.
• Professional certification in Data Management, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence or other data-related fields a plus
• Experience with Actimize, SMARTS, SWIFT, DataIQ, Alteryx, and/or Collibra applications a plus .
• Given many of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Knowledge of the English is required.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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