Data Analyst Specialist

The Data Analyst Specialist is an integral role in Data Governance and is responsible for management of the data lifecycle.  The support pillars include: gathering and documenting metadata for data elements related to critical business operation processes, data quality and reporting, and oversight of data access controls. Certified data will be used for remediation, external board reporting, as well as policy and process implementations.

The Data Analyst Specialist will help improve data quality and consistency and support program data certification requirements by analyzing process controls and root cause, coordinating activities to support problem resolution, and developing metrics to support processes, as needed. Data Stewards are guardians and decision makers for specific data elements related to metadata and data quality that drive data access controls.  Data Stewards are responsible for understanding metadata, usage, standards and quality for specific data elements. Data Management also controls access to data based on the understanding of the data, setting parameters known as Protection Groups that grant differing levels of access to critical data such as personal, account, authenticators, and privacy data.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive data consistency and data health improvement efforts by partnering with key stakeholders to define business terms/concepts, and maintaining stringent standards across data classifications, data requirements, and documentation/metadata
• Facilitate resolution and oversight of data quality issues and data sourcing gaps.
• Develop and execute processes supporting data management practices, including Data Governance, Classification, Quality, Use, Protection, Storage, Retention and Destruction
• Develop relationships with product data delivery partners and data consumers, including leaders in the Business, Technology, Analytics, Operations, and Control functions

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a focus in Computer Science, MIS, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• 2+ years of relevant industry knowledge
• Experience working with the data systems supporting the wholesale payments business, including experience writing queries and analyzing related results is required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to understand business and technical functions, process information quickly and assess impacts to registered data elements
• High Level understanding of information architecture requirements, including the value of Logical/Physical data models and the overall understanding of the key components of a metadata framework
• Experience with Cloud based and open source technologies.
• Experience with Programming Languages: SQL Coding, familiarity with JSON, Python, and API technologies.
• Experience with Analytical tools: Advanced in Excel, familiarity of dashboarding utilities like Tableau/Click Sense/Streamlit, and Alteryx.

Preferred Qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 2+ years of experience in a major financial services organization, with experience in management and oversight of operational deliverables.
• 2+ year of experience in any of the following disciplines: Data usage, Data Quality, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence and Analytical tools, Technology Development/Support
• Manage projects / communicates in a clear, concise and efficient manner with multiple teams locally and globally. Has ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships. Ability to understand business problems/processes and design solutions/methodologies that are rooted in data.
• Team player with a demonstrated strong work ethic.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans