Senior Enterprise Data Consultant

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

Responsible for coordinating the successful delivery of complex Data Governance initiatives involving significant internal and/or external resources within Enterprise Data Management. Programs include Data Governance working groups and management committees, Data Quality, lineage, and definition projects and assessments; Exercises great latitude in managing the initiation, planning, execution, controlling, and closing processes on projects. Develops business as usual processes to turn projects into operations.

• Collaborate with large cross-functional teams, SMEs, vendors, etc. to deliver governed data.
• Act as a data SME and partner with diverse group of business functions to define requirements, analysis, mapping, validation and resolve any data issues.
• Perform detailed data analysis to translate business requirements into source to target data mappings for CDEs (Critical Data elements)
• Create and maintain all relevant documentation for Enterprise data warehouse which includes source-to-target mappings, data dictionaries, and other related materials.
• Communicate and guide technology teams through data mapping documents in implementing the solutions.
• Proactively identify areas of improvement in current data infrastructure and work with key stakeholders to fix them.
• Validate functional workflow, business rules, and formulae through data profiling using SQL (Structured Query Language) queries.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to share insights and data issues.
• Perform ad-hoc analytics using advanced SQL to extract business value and answer questions from stakeholders.
• Drive and enforce data governance framework to ensure high quality strategic data solutions.
• Develop and execute procedures and processes to certify data quality for business purposes.
• Ensure data consistency, accuracy, timeliness, validity, and completeness.
• Provide updates and raise issues to management in timely manner.
• Represent data management group in various forums such as Internal / external audits, status updates, and respond to queries in an effective and timely manner.
• SQL query skills for independent data analysis
• Must be able to work independently and proactively to take initiative to solve problem quickly
• Action oriented change agent mentality with a strong drive for results
• Passion and skills in establishing Data Governance across the Enterprise

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Preferred Education: master's degree in engineering, Information Technology Management, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in Data Management, Data Analytics, and Data Governance with 5+ years of experience working in Banking and Financial services.
• Skill(s): Understanding of Data warehousing and transformation methods, lineage documentation, ETL processes, Knowledge of data spreadsheets and databases, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Governance, Metadata management, Data Profiling, Data mapping, Data validation, Business Analytics, BI reporting.
• Knowledge of data related government regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with thoroughness and attention to detail is desired.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with people across multiple work-streams.

This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

The base pay for this position is generally between $130,000 and $145,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.