US CDO Data Governance Analyst

Purpose of the role

To develop, implement, and maintain effective governance frameworks for all data and records across the bank's global operations. 

Accountabilities

• Development and maintenance of a comprehensive data and records governance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Monitoring data quality and records metrics and compliance with standards across the organization.
• Identification and addressing of data and records management risks and gaps.
• Development and implementation of a records management programme that ensures the proper identification, classification, storage, retention, retrieval and disposal of records.
• Development and implementation of a data governance strategy that aligns with the bank's overall data management strategy and business objectives.
• Provision of Group wide guidance and training on Data and Records Management standard requirements.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Embark on a transformative journey as a US CDO Data Governance Analyst. At Barclays, our vision is clear –to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. The Chief Data Office is primarily responsible for meeting and remaining in compliance with Group Data Management and Standards and progressing Barclays’ targets with respect to data management capabilities. As the US CDO Data Governance Analyst, you are accountable for supporting the US CDO team in the local data governance oversight related to reporting, planning and controls for the Group Data Management and Standards, ensuring compliance with all Laws, Rules and Regulation in the US. You will also have the unique opportunity to work supporting the Group Data Quality Standard team, responsible for enabling firm wide compliance with the Global Data Management Standard (GDMS) for Data Quality.

To be successful as a US CDO Data Governance Analyst, you should have:

• Ample Influencing and leveraging skills as the role operates across a matrix

• Business understanding and capability to document requirements

• Ample problem solving ability to address new situations and efficiently handle any incidents which may arise

• Good attention to detail

• The ability to design, implement, operate and refine processes

Other highly valued skills include:

• Proficient in excel and data mining

• Basic project management skills such as requirement gathering, create test scenarios, UAT planning and testing, issue tracking, etc

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to senior management and in regulatory documents

• Tableau reporting

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Whippany, New Jersey.