Data Governance

Role Description

Reporting to the Head of Nikko America's Data Management and Analytics Group, the Data Governance Analyst will be primarily responsible for supporting the implementation of Enterprise Data Governance Framework with focus on improving the availability and trust worthiness of data. This role will support both SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. (Broker-Dealer) and SMBC Capital Markets, Inc. (Swap Dealer).

Role is located in Charlotte, North Carolina with a Hybrid presence in office.

• I dentifying and document Key Data Elements utilized in regulatory reports (e.g. CFTC Capital Calculation, CAT / CAIS, FINRA Trace, FR2052a, FRY9C, Reg. YY etc.), key business process and other ultimate use of data.

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business processes, IT architecture, data flows (particularly downstream effects) and document system of records (or authoritative data sources), Data Owners, Key Data Elements attributes, Data Lineage.
• Together with Data Owners participate in the design and testing of data quality rules to be applied to each Key Data Element.
• Maintain the Business Glossary and report inventory (regulatory reports and non-regulatory reports).
• Capture data quality issues reported by stakeholders and input detailed information in the Data Quality Incident Management system for tracking purposes.
• Produce and monitor Data Quality KPIs.
• Support Root Cause analysis when a data quality issue is identified and / or process didn't work as expected.
• Document business requirement for future system and/or workflow enhancements and relate such requirements to the Data Governance framework.
• Work with data consumer to understand the source, creation process and purpose of data.

• Demonstrated experience in requirement gathering, documenting functional specification, designing testing scripts, conducting data analysis and gap analysis in tandem with Data Owners and other stakeholders.
• Competency in using project management (e,g. MS Project) and task management tools.
• Ability to present facts, project plans, milestones, achievements and recommended solutions in a concise and intuitive manner.
• Highly organized individual with exceptional attention to details, strong sense of accountability and collaboration skills.

• From 2 to 4 years of relevant experience within the Data Governance field for a Financial Institution (e.g. Bank Holding Company, broker dealer, swap dealer) with focus on: documenting data requirements and data quality rules criteria; data quality issue logging and tracking.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics /statistic, finance, or equivalent combination of education and working experience is required.

• Knowledge of SQL and Collibra is a plus
• MS Office (Word, Advanced Excel Formulas, Power Point), MS Project and Visio.
• Familiarity with Power
  
  BI or Tableau is required.

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

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EOE, including Disability/veterans