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Business Analyst

Job Category: Business Analysis
Job Location:London or Manchester (United Kingdom) OR Brussels (Belgium)

Analyst, Business Analysis

About Our Firm:

Granite Solutions Groupe provides financial services decision makers with people and solutions that deliver. Our clients count on us to deliver the right talent at the right time to achieve critical business results. We leverage our industry knowledge and passion for client priorities to deliver human capital solutions.
GSG was founded in 1998 as a consulting firm delivering project management and technology solutions for the financial services industry. GSG now has a global presence, with team members deployed across the U.S. at Fortune 1000 companies and high-performing Fintech firms.

High-caliber consultants are the face of GSG at our client organizations and offices. We value the deep relationships we have with our consultants that enable us to place them in roles where their skills will have an immediate impact. The GSG consulting team is comprised of diverse, experienced, driven, and dynamic contributors who excel at getting things done.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst to join our team for a critical project: the Logical Data Model Revamping. The ideal candidate will work closely with our senior project manager, and other key leaders to design, implement, and maintain a new logical data model. This role requires expertise in data modeling, tool integration, data governance, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain a new logical data model.
  • Act as an SME providing expert guidance on best practices for data modeling at a logical level.
  • Assist the team in selecting, evaluating and integrating a new data modeling tool.
  • Maintain the tool and manage change requests and ensure seamless integration with existing systems – Collibra.
  • Establish a structured framework for governing data models to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with organizational standards.
  • Support the development and implementation of data governance frameworks and policies.
  • Develop a structured framework for managing data changes.
  • Document and communicate the new data model to business and technical stakeholders.
  • Translate complex data models into practical, implementable solutions for engineers.
  • Organize and lead stakeholder meetings to gather and document requirements effectively.
  • Facilitate meetings between engineering teams and SMEs to discuss project requirements and solutions.
  • Create comprehensive documentation of gathered requirements to ensure clarity and alignment.
  • Develop and deliver sales enablement materials to support marketing and sales efforts.
  • Assist with operational tasks such as enhancing and maintaining reference tables and manual data activities.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to implement logical data models in physical databases.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 – 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst with a focus on data modelling.
  • Experience in designing and implementing logical data models.
  • Background in data governance and operationalization.
  • Demonstrable experience in the creation of logical data models and the operationalization of data governance.
  • Familiarity with data modeling tools, preferably Collibra, and other data management tools.
  • Familiarity with database management systems and data warehousing concepts.
  • Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to identify and address complex data-related issues.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of interacting with both business and technical stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of facilitating stakeholder meetings and documenting requirements.
  • Experience in selecting and implementing data model tools and migrating data models is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to data management.
  • Ability to provide insights and recommendations beyond the project leader’s perspective.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work.

GSG’s Commitment to Diversity:

As a diverse-owned business, GSG is committed to creating a diverse workforce, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.