IT Domain Data Analyst

Mizuho – Enterprise Data Management Office

The Enterprise Data Management function is responsible for effective and consistent Data Management of the bank’s data which in deemed critical: Used in external reporting, used to continuously provide information to bank management, and data whose deficiency can cause financial loss/severe impact to the customer.

Mizuho’s data operating model comprise of enterprise-wide groups and federated data domains to drive accountability and management of data. The federated operating model ensures minimal overlaps and reduced handoffs of data attributes across the data lifecycle.

Federated data domains are defined according to the various types of data originated and consumed by the enterprise (transactional, derived, and master/reference), and in such manner that there are no unclaimed or overlapping data elements between two domains. Their definition and structure aim to support Mizuho’s business activities and operations. Data is clustered into federated domains with overall accountability and ownership for data quality, from origination to consumption.

Data Domains core responsibilities include definition and ownership of business use cases, serving as owners for and managing data within the domain (selected with view to exhaustively cover data within the enterprise with no overlaps), ensuring data satisfies the needs of data consumers, managing data quality assessments and remediation with source systems, expressing the data model and data definitions for the data elements within the domain, and participating in the enterprise data governance bodies.

Data Domains are supported by Data Stewards and Data Quality Analysts who sit in the Enterprise Data Management Office (EDMO) organization and act as the bridge between EDMO and the Data Domains. The IT Data Domain will manage data related to Mizuho Americas’ Enterprise IT operations.
 

Join the Mizuho team as an IT Domain Data Analyst!

As an IT Domain Data Analyst, you will be working directly with the IT Data Steward, as the driving force behind our end-to-end data strategy, acting as the subject matter expert in the IT domain, supporting the Domain Sponsor and Data Owners. The primary function of the Data Stewards & Data Analysts is to ensure the data assets 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 stakeholders to understand data requirements, usage, and challenges to be addressed by the data strategy.

We are seeking a meticulous and analytical Data Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be engaging in activities to ensure the quality and integrity of IT-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 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 Analytics:

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and risk factors that may impact the organization.
• Develop and maintain data catalog, list of pain points, dashboards, reports, and visualizations to provide insights to stakeholders.
• Maintain and identify changes needed in metadata for domain data.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis to answer specific needs.

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 stakeholders to establish data quality standards and metrics.
• Coordinate with the Data Quality Team to maintain documentation of data quality issues, log progress of work and 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, Computer Sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in data quality management, data analytics, or risk management.
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow and CMDB is a huge plus
• Proven experience in implementing data controls and governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python).
• Experience with data design, data audit, data governance, and visualization tools, E.g. Power BI, Tableau, Dataiku. 

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.  Particularly the experience with ServiceNow platform and CMDB in supporting IT services and operations.   
• 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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