MDM Business Analyst

MDM Business Analyst

Duration: 12 Months

Location: NYC( Hybrid)

WE NEED YOU:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Business Analyst to join our Master Data Management (MDM) team. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in MDM platforms and a strong background in business analysis, project management, and solution architecture. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving data governance, improving data quality, and enabling enterprise-wide data consistency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Define, design, and implement scalable MDM solutions by developing a deep understanding of our business processes and data

Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, processes, workflows, and data models related to our master data domains

Translate business requirements into functional requirements for delivery within agile and/or hybrid model

Review and enrich user stories and epics as needed to support backlog refinement and grooming

Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams

Monitor data quality metrics and implement remediation strategies

Provide ongoing support and enhancements to existing MDM systems

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Manage MDM-related projects from ideation through deployment and production support, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment

Coordinate testing cycles for QA, systems integration, and user acceptance

Track milestones, risks, and dependencies, and communicate progress to leadership

Clearly and concisely communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders

Train business users by preparing guides, materials, and hosting training sessions.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Support data governance initiatives by defining policies, standards, and best practices

7+ years as technical business analyst with a focus on MDM

In-depth knowledge of MDM core concepts, data architecture, data integration, and data governance

Strong understanding of logical data modeling and relational database design

Direct experience with Semarchy xDM is a plus, including Semarchy entities, enrichers, matchers, validations, and survivorship rules

Well versed in project management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices

Experience using Semarchy or similar MDM products (Informatica, Profisee, Tamr, Realtio, etc.)

Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio or equivalent

Familiar with writing SQL queries for data extraction, analysis, and reporting (nice to have)

Familiar with Azure DevOps/Boards and Agile development methodologies

Experience in the finance industry, mastering domains such as assets, counterparties, investors, and legal entities

Professional Scrum Product Owner or Scrum Master Certifications is a plus

Excited to design and build a new application

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong, proactive communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work