Global Markets Data Governance Steward, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for

The State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”) Data Steward (AVP) is a key position responsible for identifying and resolving all types of data issues working with Business Unit core team and Data Governance Lead, IT, Enterprise Data Governance & Management to ensure high levels of data quality, integrity, privacy, availability, security and usability and adherence to Corporate policies and procedures.

The Data Steward is a subject matter expert for certain data sets typically aligned with business applications. Data Stewards maintain business metadata within the Data Catalog to enable a common understanding of data context, meaning and lineage. Data Stewards also support the Business Owner to implement data management controls related to data quality and data use.

Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office . 

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Markets (SSGM). When owners and managers of institutional assets need research, trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies, they turn to SSGM business unit. As our investment research and trading arm, SSGM’s number one goal is to enhance and preserve our clients’ portfolio values by applying technology, optimizing trading, and linking asset classes and markets across the world.

Join us if making your mark in the capital markets industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Global Markets Data Governance Steward, Assistant Vice President  you will

Partner with the Business Owner to:

• Maintain data dictionary aligned to enterprise glossary to ensure data context and meaning is clear to Data Consumers and other stakeholders

• Manage Data Provider/Consumer relationships and confirm that data is fit for purpose

• Engage Business Owners to verify that operational controls (business and IT) are implemented and fully documented to mitigate data quality risks

• Actively participate with EDGM Data Steward Forums and networking

Partner with Technology Manager and IT data experts to:

• Capture technical metadata and associate physical data structures to business data element definitions within the Data Catalog

• Ensure that application data lineage (inputs, outputs) is accurate and updated in the Data Catalog

• Participate in data integration projects to ensure appropriate data is used, data quality controls are implemented, and the Data Catalog is updated

• Drive resolution of data quality issues and exceptions by collaborating with business process owners, technology experts or other key stakeholder and subject matter experts

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Ability to understand trading and bank operations and related data and transaction applications

• Ability to drive multiple initiatives and programs

• Ability to understand data models, data taxonomy, deep appreciation of data standards and quality

• Prior business operations role with data focus, demonstrating experience with managing data

• Ability to achieve success within a large organization is highly desired

• Negotiation and consensus building skills required

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Financial Services Industry is required

• Proven ability to manage multiple Business and Initiative activities

• Proven understanding of global environment and ability to work across divisions

• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving abilities

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional client