Job Role: Senior Data Analyst / Data Governance Specialist (8-10 Years) - Banking Domain
location : Mt. laurel , NJRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Senior Data Analyst/Data Governance Specialist with
8-10 years of experience in the
banking domain. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in
Informatica PowerCenter,
data governance,
data quality,
ETL validation, and
cloud ingestion workflows (Databricks, Azure). This role involves translating business requirements into technical specifications, performing complex data analysis, and driving governance best practices across cloud and on-prem environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesData Governance & Documentation - Develop and maintain data dictionaries, metadata, lineage, and data governance documentation.
- Ensure adherence to security standards across cloud and on-prem data platforms.
- Create IDCs (Incoming Data Collection) for cloud ingestion covering data sources, frequency, formats, orchestration, and target layers.
ETL / Informatica PowerCenter - Translate business needs into functional & technical specifications for PowerCenter mappings, workflows, and transformations.
- Support design, development, testing, and implementation of Informatica jobs ensuring alignment with business rules.
- Validate ETL loads, troubleshoot discrepancies, and collaborate with technical teams to resolve issues.
Data Analysis & Data Engineering Support - Conduct end-to-end data analysis including source-to-target mapping, data profiling, gap analysis, using SQL and Informatica.
- Support ingestion and transformation of large datasets using Databricks (PySpark, SQL) and PowerCenter workflows.
- Demonstrate strong understanding of data models, data product lifecycle, and business value across banking systems.
Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership - Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to ensure requirements clarity and solution alignment.
- Provide thought leadership, share best practices, and support cross-training within the team.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability development.
- Maintain excellent communication on project status, risks, and updates.
Agile & Team Collaboration - Work effectively in an Agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and daily standups.
- Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and act as a brand ambassador for the organization.
Essential Skills (Must Have) - 8+ years Banking Domain Experience
- Informatica PowerCenter (mapping, workflows, transformations)
- Data Governance & Data Quality
- Metadata, lineage, security standards, quality rules
- Data Analysis
- SQL, data profiling, gap identification, source-to-target mapping
- Cloud & Big Data
- Databricks (PySpark, SQL)
- Azure ingestion layers
- Documentation
- Data dictionaries, metadata docs, IDC creation
- Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Agile methodologies
Preferred Competencies - Strong analytical mindset with ability to connect data to business value.
- Experience in large-scale data transformation projects.
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
- Continuous learner with awareness of emerging industry trends.
Experience Required8-10 years total experience in:
- Banking domain
- Data governance & data quality
- ETL & Informatica PowerCenter
- Cloud data engineering workflows
- Data modeling & data product lifecycle
