Party Data Governance Analyst - AVP
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 Party Data Governance Analyst for our EMEA Data Office to join our team.
The Party Data Governance Analyst is a very important role as part of the EMEA Division’s Data Governance and BCBS239 Programme. The ideal candidate must have knowledge of party/customer-related data management, including the implementation and support of related data policies, standards, procedures & processes. The analyst will also have the opportunity to work on other domain data sets such as Human Resources, ESG/Sustainability, General Affairs & Public Relations.
The role will require working with stakeholders across various functions and regions (predominantly EMEA) to ensure fit-for-purpose data for the use cases that they are working on.
The candidate must be willing to challenge the status quo in an empathic manner, while helping the wider team to have an ethos of openness and transparency that will help us nurture real business innovation.
Business Area
The EMEA Data Office sits within the Operations, Planning and Data Department, covering all EMEA entities (including Securities and Banking subsidiaries) and all datasets. This team is responsible for defining and implementing the EMEA Data Strategy and building out its data management capabilities. As part of this work, the EMEA Data Office has established a framework which encompasses cultural, behavioural, procedural, and system transformation to deliver the strategy. This initially focuses on good governance by improved Data Architecture, Data Management and Data Quality, but as we evolve, will focus more on how we can use Data to drive new ways of working and improved business outcomes. We have been formed to drive data-led transformation through the bank, and it is a great opportunity to join us very early on in this exciting journey.
There are 6 pillars of the EMEA Data Office – Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Innovation & Advisory, Data Analytics, Data Migration and Data Privacy.
The remit of the EMEA Data Governance Team is to determine and implement the Data Governance Framework and policies in accordance with EMEA local regulations and manage the definition, design and quality of all key data within EMEA and provide data SMEs for all key change initiatives.
The EMEA Data Governance Team size is currently over 50 people and due to expand further during 2025/6
Close involvement with the other areas in EMEA Data Office such as Innovation & Advisory, Data Strategy & Data Architecture. In addition, you will also be working with the Tokyo Head Data Office, APAC & the Americas Division, to ensure that we are aligned in our approach wherever possible.
Position Description - Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the data governance strategy and policy
- Drive the data definition, lineage and governance aspects 'end to end' for each Use Case assigned
- Responsible for monitoring changes to business data requirements and ensuring that change and release management activities are executed for the data domains
- Contribute to the firm's objective of meeting industry regulatory expectations with respect to the data governance program, as well as establishing processes that generate accurate, complete, timely and reliable data
- Work with teams and stakeholders across the Division on the development and implementation of data standards and adoption requirements for EMEA Data
- Participate in the various data governance and program forums to advance the robustness of the Bank-wide data governance framework
- Collaborate with business, compliance, technology, and other groups to ensure that data related business requirements are clearly defined and communicated as part of initiative prioritisation and planning
- Support the investigation of Data Quality Issues, development of remediation plans and recommendations to fix at source in relation to master and reference data
- Ensure consistent contact with all teams to provide updates, stay on track and report risks and issues timely with proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications - Essential
- Support the implementation of the data governance strategy and policy
- Drive the data definition, lineage and governance aspects 'end to end' for each Use Case assigned
- Responsible for monitoring changes to business data requirements and ensuring that change and release management activities are executed for the data domains
- Contribute to the firm's objective of meeting industry regulatory expectations with respect to the data governance program, as well as establishing processes that generate accurate, complete, timely and reliable data
- Work with teams and stakeholders across the Division on the development and implementation of data standards and adoption requirements for EMEA Data
- Participate in the various data governance and program forums to advance the robustness of the Bank-wide data governance framework
- Collaborate with business, compliance, technology, and other groups to ensure that data related business requirements are clearly defined and communicated as part of initiative prioritisation and planning
- Support the investigation of Data Quality Issues, development of remediation plans and recommendations to fix at source in relation to master and reference data
- Ensure consistent contact with all teams to provide updates, stay on track and report risks and issues timely with proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications - Desirable
- Experience of other domains such as Human Resources or ESG / Sustainability
- Experience working in regulated frameworks, ideally financial services
- Knowledge of data-related regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of emerging trends and issues within the Data Management landscape
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau and SharePoint
- Experience with Collibra, Informatica
- Exposure to SQL, Python, R and Data Engineering
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.