Job Specifications
Job Description: Data Team Analyst
**PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION** - Focus on Governance Not Just Data Analytics **
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Department: IT – Data Team
Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary : Circa 60k + Bonus
Job Purpose: The Data Team within the IT Department is responsible for deepening the understanding and management of business data processed and stored across information systems. The team’s focus is on embedding robust Data Governance practices, implementing best-in-class Data Management methodologies, and supporting strategic data-driven initiatives.
Reporting directly to the Data Team Head, the Data Team Analyst will play a pivotal role in implementing the branch’s Data Strategy, encompassing the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive Data Catalogue, adoption of robust Data Governance frameworks, and provision of data management expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute actively to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Data Governance policies and procedures.
Maintain and enhance the accuracy and completeness of the Data Catalogue, including management of the Business Glossary, Data Lineage documentation, and related governance metadata.
Engage proactively with key business stakeholders to communicate the objectives and benefits of the Data Strategy, clarifying roles and responsibilities linked to Data Governance initiatives.
Coordinate and facilitate Data Governance forums and workshops, documenting discussions, outcomes, and follow-up actions effectively.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Data Governance standards into broader business processes and projects.
Continuously monitor and research new developments in data-related technologies, methodologies, and best practices, proposing enhancements where appropriate.
Identify, investigate, and report root causes of data issues, proposing sustainable solutions to mitigate future occurrences.
Assist in defining and implementing rigorous Data Quality methodologies and standards.
Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of IT or General Manager.
Qualifications, Qualities, and Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, or related fields.
Proven experience in a Data Analyst or Business Analyst role, ideally within the financial services sector.
Solid understanding of financial industry-specific business processes and data management challenges.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrable analytical thinking, keen curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail.
Advantageous to have experience with Data Catalogue tools and Data Lineage tools.
SQL proficiency, familiarity with data modelling concepts, and database design skills are highly desirable.
Supervision and Reporting Lines:
Directly reports to the Data Team Head.
About the Company
dnevo Partners is a London-based, Financial and Professional Services Recruitment and Search Agency.
Organised into 3 divisions, dnevo Financial Services, dnevo Digital & Tech and dnevo Professional we use our trinity of business lines to create a specialist recruitment experience, not hampered by an obsession of inward looking Talent solutions, but creative ways of using all 3 divisions to deliver the best solution to clients and candidates.
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