Data Quality Analyst - Associate
London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT
SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.
Who we are
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Role Summary
Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a Data Quality Analyst for our EMEA Data Office to join our team.
Role Requirements:
- Drive data quality remediation of Issues and Exeptions within the EMEA region.
- Report progress to key stakeholders at all levels and at the relevant forums.
Essentials of the Role:
- Support the capture, investigation and tracking of Data Quality Cases, development of remediation plans and recommendations to fix at source.
- Drive conversations with stakeholders across the bank to remediate Data Quality issues and Exceptions.
- Establish consistent contact with all teams to provide updates, stay on track and report risks and issues.
Candidate Requirements:
- Understanding of the practices and experience in working with data within a data orientated function.
- Proficient in Problem Ticket Management including raising, managing, reporting KPI on tickets.
- Analytically minded with an ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Business Area
The Data Quality & Control Team sits within the Data Governance Team in the EMEA Data Office as part of the Operations, Planning and Data Department. It covers all EMEA entities (including Securities and Banking subsidiaries) and all datasets. The Teams primary focus is on data that is most important to SMBC EMEA and ensuring that it meets defined quality standards for business contexts. We deliver this successfully within a framework of four components, spanning DQ Case Management, Assessment, Metrics & Reporting, and Remediation.
As part of this work, the Data Quality & Control Team has been tasked to innovate and establish a robust framework to measure, monitor and report on (critical) enterprise data to ensure that it is fit for purpose for EMEA with the aspiration to collaborate towards a wider, global model, working with the Americas and Tokyo Group Data Offices to achieve this.
The underlying message for the EMEA Data Office is that as we evolve, the Data Quality & Control Team will focus on supporting how we can use Data to drive new ways of working and improved business outcomes.
We have been formed to really support the drive of data-led transformation through the bank, and it is a great opportunity to join us at an exciting part of the journey where we are rolling this out to the EMEA region fully.
Position Description
The Data Quality Analyst role will be instrumental within the Data Quality & Control Monitoring Team to drive the remediation of Data Quality (DQ) Issues impacting the EMEA Division and supporting our DQ platform enhancement activities.The ideal candidate will have knowledge of data management, data quality, data analytics, and data visualisation.
The candidate must be able to familiarise themselves quickly with the activities of the DQ Control & Monitoring Team and deliver business benefit in the remediation of data quality issues while supporting the team in the delivery of the strategic platform for DQ Monitoring in EMEA.
Competencies
What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive paid leave days
- Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
- Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
- Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!
We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.