Data Modeller

Responsible for:

1. Rapidly understanding business requirements through regular interactions with the Chief Data Office (CDO), business users and other subject matter experts.

2. Translation of business requirements into data models, solution designs and functional requirements.

3. Communication of functional solutions, data models to business users, development teams plus ongoing support as needed.

4. Active promotion of data modelling principles, best practice techniques, standards and tools

5. Active contribution to Project/System Data Architecture Solution definition and documentation including adherence to Group standards

6. Close collaboration with the CDAO in ensuring models support the identification of Trusted Source, ownership and the creation of scalable, re-usable data assets.

Major Challenges:

The main challenge is to be able to operate in a dynamic and pressurised environment where high-quality, innovative software solutions are needed rapidly to support an ever-evolving business.

Additionally, with the project team distributed in a number of regions, excellent communication skills and the ability to cooperate well in a team are essential.

ESSENTIAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS (Experience, skills, competencies etc)Mandatory Skills:

• Proven Logical Data Modelling skills; delivering artefacts and adhering to required governance standards

• Proven strength in conceptual and logical thinking, ability to abstract information and look at the bigger picture.

• Experience in designing Enterprise logical models with good understanding on abstraction techniques

• Knowledge or experience in industry models/modelling standards like BIAN, FSDM, BDW etc.

• Proven ability to balance analytical excellence and momentum in delivery. Continually able to demonstrate value and throughput from the modelling process.

• Proven analysis skills with the ability to challenge designs / decisions.

• Experience in managing and resolving complex issues using proven analytical and problem solving skills

• Ability to quickly get up to speed with the current data landscape and apply acquired analysis and data skills to new contexts and approaches

• Building relationships and networking, with high levels of motivation and collaboration

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills. A strong ability to communicate virtually e.g. conference calls and video conferencing

• Strong leadership and an ability to articulate, present and obtain approval for solutions at the right level for a wide audience (IT and Business)

• Strong planning, organisation and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work to deadlines

• Commercial acumen and ability to apply this to Business and IT data requirements

• A track record of consistently looking for ways to do things better and a good understanding of the mechanism necessary to successfully implement change

• Self-awareness and with the confidence to work independently

Relevant Experience:

• Experience of Financial Services and specifically within data domains / functions (e.g. Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Governance)

• Demonstrable knowledge of Data Management tools and techniques

• Good working knowledge of relevant tools e.g. Visual Paradigm, IBM Infosphere Data Architect or CA Erwin Data Modeler (Preferable to be familiar with Collibra or Informatica Data Management Suite).

• Experience of eliciting, documenting and verifying requirements for the use of data across the Client organisation (Global Businesses and Global Functions) as appropriate to project scope

• Experience of working within a large, complex and geographically dispersed projects (including across time zones)

• Previous experience as a data analyst, solutions analyst or architect including delivery of data artefacts e.g. data models, data flow diagrams & metadata would be beneficial

Job type: Contract Division: eTeam Workforce Limited Reference: 22-02090