Job Introduction
Main Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain metadata processing solutions using Ab Initio software, to support the Bank’s data management policies and standards. Collaborate with business analysts and data architects to understand requirements. Translate business requirements into technical specifications. Develop and implement data integration solutions for metadata, data lineage and data quality.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize metadata and data pipelines, to support periodic data quality monitoring solutions within the Bank’s data management system (Ab Initio).
- Providing advanced data analysis built on a Ab Initio graphical development environment for the creation of complex data processing to support the Banks data lineage and data quality control requirements.
- Perform data analysis, to identify, collect and migrate data to and from a range of systems, to manipulate and link different data sets for the purpose of summarising and presenting data and recommendations in the most appropriate format for stakeholders
- Document data models at physical, logical and conceptual levels to support Bank-wide IT and analytics issue identification and development.
- Analyse, document and resolve issues identified from data mapping and data conversions and manage the stakeholder engagement to resolve with both Business and IT SMEs.
- Partner with IT and business to design and implement data quality solutions that adhere to banks data principles and governance framework
- Support and influence the definition of clear goals to improve data collaboration, data quality, and reduce data architecture complexity and information security risks
- Be passionate about data quality and continuously strive to promote data quality through the development of system and process controls
- Analysing and assessing risks and impacts of solution options, performing cost-benefit analysis and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to achieve an investment decision.
Ideal Candidate
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- Demonstrate proficiency administering the following Ab Initio Products ( Co>Op system, Express-it, Acquire>It, Control Center, Metadata Hub, Authentication Gateway)
- Extensive SQL experience to source, analyse, normalise and process data for quality validations
- Experience using data visualisation tools to present complex analysis is essential e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Qlikview
- Experience working in data quality, data governance or data management or experience working as a Data Analyst or Data Engineer within a Financial Services environment
- Strong presentation skills both written and oral, experienced in presenting complex data concepts to a business audience i.e. running workshops and formal data governance meetings
- Knowledge and understanding of master data elements and processes, understanding of static versus transactional data challenges
- Experience creating and using data models and data definitions
- Experience of data modelling is ideal
- Understanding of information management practices including information lifecycle management, data modelling, master data management and carrying out data audits and requirements gathering
- Working knowledge of statutory frameworks such as CCPA, GDPR, BCBS and Data Protection Act
- Experience of leading projects and leading/influencing a diverse stakeholder group, including senior stakeholders
Company Information
Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.
We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology system systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers.
The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
Check our Handelsbanken website for further information
At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.
What is in it for you?
- We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
- Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
- A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)
Application next steps
Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.
How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk.
This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.
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