Banking Domain Data Quality Analyst

Join the Mizuho team as a Banking Domain Data Quality Analyst!

Role Description:

As a Banking Domain Data Quality Analyst, you will be working directly with the Banking Data Steward, as the driving force behind our end-to-end data strategy, acting as the subject matter expert in the Banking Data domain, supporting the Domain Sponsor, Data Consumers, Data Owners as well as Data Architects. The primary function of the Data Stewards & Data Quality Analysts is to ensure the data assets of their domain are fit-for-use (analytical or operational) and fit -for-purpose.  Fluent in data concepts, governance, and quality, you will collaborate closely with business teams, IT leads, and data consumers to create and execute a comprehensive data strategy. You will spend a significant amount of time directly engaging with business contacts to understand data requirements, data model and architecture, usage, and challenges to be addressed by the data strategy.

We are seeking a meticulous and analytical Banking Data Quality, Analytics, and Controls Analyst to join our management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of banking-related data, investigating authoritative sourcing of data, conducting data analysis to support risk assessments, and implementing data control measures to safeguard critical data assets. This role requires strong data management skills, proficiency in data analysis tools, and a deep understanding of data management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Catalogue, Lineage and Analytics:

• Develop and maintain data catalog, list of pain points, dashboards, reports, and visualizations to provide insights to stakeholders.
• Drive data lineage to ensure sourcing from authorized systems
• Maintain and identify changes needed in metadata for domain data.

Data Analytics

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and risk factors that may impact the organization.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis to answer specific needs.

Data Quality:

• Develop and manage data quality controls for domain to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data and identify trends and risk factors that may impact stakeholders and the organization.
• Develop and maintain reporting to provide insights to stakeholders, and identify / correct data discrepancies or anomalies.
• Collaborate with data owners and IT teams to establish data quality standards and metrics.
• Maintain documentation of data quality issues and corrective actions taken.

Data Controls:

• Develop and manage data quality controls to satisfy consumer’s requirements.
• Oversee remediation of Data Controls, including participating in root cause analyses, review & challenge of prioritization, criticality, and remedial actions.  Participate in audits of data control processes as needed.
• Perform data quality checks and audits to identify and rectify data discrepancies or anomalies.
• Collaborate with data owners and IT teams to establish data quality standards and metrics.
• Coordinate with the Data Quality Team to maintain documentation of data quality issues / corrective actions.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with risk management, compliance, IT, and data governance teams to ensure data needs are met and risks are managed effectively.
• Communicate complex data findings and risk insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on data quality, analytics, and controls best practices.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Data Science, Statistics, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in data quality management, data analytics, or risk management.
• Proven experience in implementing data controls and governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data analytics tools (e.g., SAS, Python).
• Experience with data design, data audit, data governance, visualization tools (e.g. Power BI).  Experience with business and IT stakeholders.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of data sources, transformation rules, and uses of data for the domain.  Experience with Banking products, frameworks, and practices.
• Demonstrated passion for stakeholder engagement and support.
• Strong organizational/project management skills, attention to detail, interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

The expected base salary ranges from $77k-$135k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.   

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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