Business Analyst - Data Governance

Archer IT is a NYC based recruiting firm and trusted adviser to leading companies in the financial services, investment banking, fintech, and media industries across North America. Our client, has a current position available for a Senior Business Analyst in New Jersey. As a Senior Business Analyst you will join the wealth management group of a leading investment bank focused on Data Governance. Your responsibilities will include: - Engaging/Leading Data Stewards, Data Owners, and business SMEs to define Key Data Elements (KDEs), business rules and data quality controls - Serving as an internal expert for reports, data definitions, data quality and data lineage  - Partnering with the Group Data Management Organization to review and validate data lineage  - Profiling and analyzing data to develop insights and enable requirement gathering - Defining and documenting data quality requirements for KDEs so that data is complete and accurate - Working with IT to translate business requirements into technical specifications  - Defining test cases, perform user acceptance testing liaising with the Test Manager , QA and Development throughout the release process   - Managing data quality monitoring and remediation process - Building strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and high quality delivery  - Communicating the importance of managing data as an asset in all aspects of the role - Working as a part of a team of analysts to ensure consistent data across the organization - 4+ years of experience in the investment banking / wealth management industry - 5+ years of business analyst experience with 3+ years in the data related projects - Business analysis and data wrangling (transforming and mapping) experience - Solid knowledge of data management principles and processes  - Hands on knowledge of data analysis, data profiling with SQL, IDQ or any other tools - Experience with data root cause analysis and cross functional resolution of data issues - Ability to break down complex problems into components, identify root causes, and establish resolution plans - Excellent presentation and communication (orally and written) skills with ability to interact with all levels of management - Ability to effectively breakdown and communicate complex concepts to business and operation partners  - Ability to adapt to change and to detect and respond to evolving business needs - Analytical and logical  - Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and creatively as well as within a team - Team player, collaborative and inclusive This is a long term contract opportunity.