Reference Data Manager--New York City

Compensation: $130K - $150K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: BNRJA98

Requirements

§ 8-10 years of professional experience in the financial services industry; including 5-7 years of leadership experience focused on the Reference/Trade data domains (clients, contacts, coverage, trades, products and people) in the Sales Technology.
§ Have several years of program / project management experience
§ Have several years of practical, hands-on experience as a data / business analyst, and therefore have insight into how to improve processes around requirements scope, definition and requirements gathering
§ Proficient in usage of SQL for data analysis. Proficient with all standard Microsoft applications including experience with PowerPoint presentations as well as data management / query writing skills via Access
§ Knowledge of process flow documentation and or familiarity with DMAIC process
§ Demonstrate exceptional analytical skills, and be very capable with data analysis and productivity tools such as Excel / Access.
§ Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills are essential.
§ Be able to interact comfortably with and gain the confidence of senior managers.
§ Function effectively in cross-functional teams to ensure that critical work is owned and completed in a timely manner. In general, candidate must aptly manage day-to-day interactions and relationships with a diverse group of colleagues.

Responsibilities:
§ Oversee a global team of 5-7 data analysts responsible for Reference / Trade data quality for Client performance reporting
§ Assess, Improve, Monitor and Maintain Reference / Trade Data Quality
§ Act as a Subject Matter Expert in the Sales Reference / Trade data domains (clients, contacts, coverage, trades, products and people)
§ Establish Reference Data strategy in close partnership with enterprise Reference Data teams and represent Reference Data interests at the enterprise level. Align applications with Enterprise Data initiatives to eliminate redundant data management
§ Establish Data Governance and Stewardship structure for our Reference Data programs
§ Perform data quality assessments across Reference / Trade data domains and establish data quality scorecards for tracking and reporting data quality
§ Program manage the Reference Data initiatives spanning across SRCM organization for on-time delivery and management reporting for improved transparency. Define the scope and impact of projects and effectively communicate the impact in the organization.
§ Work closely with key users to understand business initiatives and Reference Data impact. Work with technology teams to devise solutions to support key business initiatives.
§ Work closely with the key users to understand Client performance reporting data quality challenges, prioritization and outline a plan to improve data quality through tactical / strategic initiatives
§ Define business requirements in conjunction with key business partners to standardize data management processes / improve data quality
§ Develop standards, controls and operating procedures for on-going data cleanup activities to support data maintenance
§ Attentively pursue data quality issues to their root cause and seek intelligent solutions to improve data quality through manual data cleanup / systemic automation.
§ Engage in ad-hoc data projects varying in scope and priority
§ Act as liaison between business unit, data analysts and quality assurance teams

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