Firmwide Data Management – Data Governance Process Design Associate

Job Description

This position is to support the Firmwide CDO and Firmwide Data Governance Lead in achieving the goals of the Firmwide Data Management program. The individual will work collectively with teams in defining and enhancing the Data Governance framework across JP Morgan Chase’s lines of business (LOBs). This role is responsible for working with different areas of the organization to determine what existing processes exist across the LOBs and leveraging this information to integrate them with broader firmwide processes. This function requires good analytical skills, communication skills, independent thinking, experience in data governance, and a working knowledge of the financial services industry.

• Work with the Data Governance team, project teams, and partners to define comprehensive governance processes aligned to the Firmwide CDO initiatives
• Facilitate sessions with various stakeholders to effectively review and update the operating model
• Lead the creation and syndication of relevant Data Governance process documentation to stakeholders and users within the firm
• Partner with Technology teams at each stage of the process to lock scope and plans, define requirements and design, plan and execute on testing strategy, roll out and communicate changes to users
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert on the Data Analytics and Reporting for the Firmwide Business Glossary to support users and to drive adoption across the firm
• Create business requirements, functional design specifications and project plans for future releases of the metadata repository
• Perform quality assurance (QA) testing in support of our technology team.
• Partner with operations team in creating test scripts and participate in UAT testing.
• Support the training and operations teams in developing training content on new Data Governance processes to ensure all users understand the operating model
• Develop material for senior management and board reporting packages

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Information Systems
• At least 5+ years of related work experience
• At least 2 years of experience in data management and project management
• Understanding of Qlikview business intelligence software to help coordinate the end to end activities of Qlik and bring this expertise into the team
• Knowledge of data governance, regulatory reporting, API, and finance or risk management a plus
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Experience in Data Management practices and data governance including data dictionaries, metadata repositories and data quality management tools
• Self-motivated and proactive in identifying issues and recommending resolution
• Understanding of Agile vs Waterfall SDLC methodology
• Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills – including ability to anticipate, access and determine solution
• Strong relationship building skills, demonstrated consultative approach and influencing skills