eFinancialCareers

• Company

  BNY Mellon

• Location

  Pittsburgh, PA

• Compensation

  00000

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  10 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  584018

Ongoing focus will be on assessment and measurement of information quality, recommending and implementing process improvements. This position will work closely with data owners & stewards to understand data relationships and uses, understand the root cause of data issues, implement solutions, and measure results. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, as well as hands-on experience in data related issue analysis and development of solutions to meet the data needs. The very interdisciplinary nature of data requires that the person in this role be flexible enough to interact in cross functional and quality improvement teams at every level of the organization. General understanding of business processes and information inputs/ outputs of the Risk, Regulatory, and Finance functions is a must. The person filling this role must have working knowledge of information quality methodologies such as total quality management, six sigma, and information quality survey. Additionally, technical skills in SAS, SQL or both as well as MS Office and other tools that enable use of data for reporting, data management and monitoring of data quality. High-level knowledge of relational database management systems, data architecture, and data modeling will allow for easy communication with IT in recommending new business process automation or current process improvements. Person filling this position must have the ability to identify and describe the complex interplay between data in the various systems of origin and final use (reporting, decision making, or regulatory compliance), understanding of implications of data quality and what impact technology and organizational structure have on data quality. This role must effectively measure the cost and benefits of data quality, make recommendations for data quality improvements and manage the change process. The person in this role will assist with translating strategic information needs into data quality requirements, and will assist with crafting and implementing the Data Quality Program that advances the business strategy. Furthermore this position will oversee enforcement of data quality policies and standards. This role should have the ability to recommend enhancements to the reward structure, performance goals, and organizational structure, which will reinforce data quality. This person must effectively interact with data users, managers, and other stakeholders as well as have a good understanding of user requirements in order to facilitate interaction among all individuals interested in improving data quality for the organization. Interpersonal skills are essential in gaining cooperation from various stakeholders.

This person must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Bachelor's degree in one of the following: MIS, Finance, Statistics, Information Quality. Master's/MBA in one of the following: MIS, Finance, Statistics, Information Quality is preferred. 10 years experience. 15 years experience preferred.