Business Analyst - 56879

This is a senior position requiring an individual to lead and mentor more junior Business Analysts. You will operate within a 15-person team supporting a crucial regulatory project ("Compliance Road to Strong"). Your core mandate will be to drive data management and governance efforts across Enterprise Compliance, specifically focusing on Data Retention and Disposition (DRD) remediation and compliance.

The role involves a mix of leadership, hands-on data analysis, stakeholder management, and project risk identification to ensure all data assets are properly managed and compliant with internal policies and external regulations.

Advantages
Work within a leading Financial Institution (FI), enhancing your resume with experience from a top-tier organization (CVP).
This is a senior role where you will lead and mentor a small, collaborative group of junior Business Analysts, enhancing your management and leadership skills.
Support a crucial and high-visibility Regulatory project ("Compliance Road to Strong"), which is central to the firm's data integrity and compliance strategy.
The contract is for a 12-month duration with a strong possibility of extension and conversion to a permanent role, offering long-term career stability.
Benefit from a hybrid work environment, starting with 2 days a week onsite, offering initial flexibility (note: this is TBC to increase to 4 days/week in Feb 2026).
Gain specialized, valuable experience in Data Governance, Data Retention and Disposition (DRD), and Enterprise Compliance—skills that are highly sought after in the financial sector.

Responsibilities
Lead and Mentor: Provide guidance, leadership, and management to a small group of analysts, serving as the senior resource on the team.
Reporting & Insights: Provide regular reporting and key insights regarding the team's progress and work efforts.
Risk Management: Lead efforts to identify, escalate, and document project and data risks/issues across the team's deliverables.
Data Governance & Compliance: Provide critical data management and governance support, ensuring data is maintained in compliance with Enterprise data standards, policies, and guidelines.
DRD Remediation: Support Data Retention and Disposition (DRD) remediation activities, including manual execution of DRD and evidencing procedures.
Data Analysis: Perform data analysis and assist in assessing, documenting DRD requirements, and supporting the development of related procedures.
Stakeholder Management: Build effective working relationships and manage numerous stakeholder relationships across various business units.
Independent Work: Potentially lead an independent work effort within the broader project scope.

Qualifications
Experience: 7+ years of overall experience, preferably in a Business Analyst role with a focus on Governance and data-centric projects.
Education: Undergraduate degree (UG) required.
Governance Expertise: Proven experience with Governance frameworks, policies, and procedural documentation.
Project Experience: Demonstrated project experience, including managing timelines and robust Risk identification and escalation (Hard Skill 2).
Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in Data analysis and Excel reporting (Hard Skill 3), including the ability to manage and perform manual data steps.
Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to Manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
Independence: Proven track record of Working independently and driving deliverables.
Communication: Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to articulate complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences.

(Nice-to-Have)
Leadership Experience: Prior experience in Leading a team or projects is a significant asset.
Industry Experience: Experience working within a Financial Institution (FI) or Banking environment.
Data Expertise: Experience with Data management (e.g., controls, compliance, understanding of data regulatory rules).
Technical Tools: Proficiency in project and collaboration tools such as Confluence, JIRA, Excel, PowerPoint, and an understanding of data storage hierarchy/folder structure and design.

Summary
If you are interested in the business analyst role please apply online today

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