Business Data Analyst - x2

Sponsorship isn't being offered with this position, please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. The role is paying up to £500pday Umbrella, 3 days per week in the Milton Keynes office. The Business Data Analyst performs a critical role in enabling the business to implement the Data Governance framework and policy, establishing data ownership and enabling trust in data. The role will collaborate with colleagues across the business on the implementation and enduring support required for effective metadata management, safe and easy access to data, data quality monitoring, and data quality issues management. This role has responsibility for activities that span both Financial Services (UK) Ltd. and Bank and therefore the role holder will comply with any applicable rules, regulations and standards in relation to (but not limited to), our European Organisational Handbook (E-OHB), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and European Central Bank (ECB).

Support the development and implementation of the Data Governance framework and policy to achieve effective data ownership for critical data. Engage with stakeholders to understand key business drivers, priorities, and challenges to enable a strategic and value adding Data Governance approach. Work with business areas/data domains to help them establish effective metadata management using the approved data catalogue tool. Assist in Data Governance team led metadata enrichment activities to ensure the data catalogue contains valuable information on data assets. Become an expert in the approved data catalogue tool, train others in its use, and resolve any issues as and when required. Work with business areas/data domains to help them establish effective data quality monitoring using appropriate tooling. Support colleagues with devising data quality rules, threshold setting, and the creation of data quality reporting to identify and address instances where our data is not fit for purpose. Become an expert in the approved data quality tool, train others in its use, and resolve any issues as and when required. Act as an ambassador for Data Governance, sharing successes, and explaining the benefits, helping to improve data literacy and build a data culture. Support the establishment of Data Governance performance metrics reporting to monitor adoption and effectiveness of Data Governance. Produce the monthly Data Governance performance metrics reporting and present to stakeholders (e.g. Data Governance Committee, Head of Data) to keep key stakeholders up to date with status and achievements. Manage the Quality Management checklist for Data Governance items (e.g. to ensure changes to sensitive data flows are maintained in the IT Architecture tool).

PRINCIPLE CONTACTS/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Contact Frequency of Interaction Purpose of Interaction Data Governance Manager and Data Quality Lead Daily Support management with overarching objective to establish effective enterprise Data Governance Other Data Capabilities (e.g. Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Product Owners) Weekly Collaborate with wider Data team on joint initiatives / projects and ensuring that Data Governance is embedded within the value chain of data product delivery Data Owners and Data Stewards, Data Custodians, Product and Project Teams Weekly Supporting and advising teams on embedding effective and enduring Data Governance

DECISION MAKING SCOPE Advising stakeholders across the business on Data Governance best practice. Influencing stakeholders to establish effective and enduring Data Governance by promoting / proving the benefits and helping build a data culture. Proposing resolutions to issues with Data Governance processes or tooling. Escalation of Data Governance issues to senior management up to and including BoM.

KEY CHALLENGES Successfully influencing stakeholders and gaining buy-in to establish effective and enduring Data Governance (business-wide team effort critical to success). Need to articulate and prove the value of Data Governance and ensure aligned with business strategy. Managing priorities as the number of stakeholders increases as Data Governance implementation expands to new business areas / data domains. Balancing the goal and desire to drive the establishment of Data Governance with ensuring the business take full ownership for their data on an enduring basis.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE Mandatory Experience in implementation of data governance frameworks and / or other data management practices. Experience of metadata and data quality tooling. Experience of managing and reporting to internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Good understanding of key UK and European regulatory and statutory requirements (FCA, PRA, BAFIN, GDPR / DPA, European Central Bank, European Banking Authority). Desirable Qualification in data governance or data management (e.g. DAMA CDMP) Experience of working in an agile environment Financial Services experience Business partnering experience.

SKILLS & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED High level of motivation, flexibility, drive, and personal commitment. Proven problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Tenacity and resilience to maintain focus despite challenges and setbacks. A value driven mindset. A keen interest in developing data governance knowledge and business awareness (strategy, key challenges etc.). Able to prioritise multiple demands within a fast-paced environment. Organised and ability to maintain attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.