Business Systems Architect - Master Data Management

Basic Requirements:

The MDM Business Systems Architect will work in the Enterprise Data Management and Governance organizations Master Data Management and Data Quality team.   They will be responsible analyzing and translating business requirements into functional specifications related to Customer Data Hub, Employe/Location Hub, Branch, and Reference Data management.  They work closely with business stakeholders and IT business solution partners to understand data needs ensuring that data governance, quality standards, and integration process are clearly defined and aligned with organization goals.  The architect may produce as-is and to-be design recommendations of solutions for integrating enterprise master data into the FNB data and analytics ecosystem or operational platforms.   They will be expected to recommend improvements that result in data accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.  Additionally, they will collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration with existing business applications, analytical repositories, existing and emerging workflows to contribute to efficient management and use of enterprise data.

For this position we will accept 6 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technical abilities and experience will be directly assessed during the interview process
• Familiarity with different system and software development methodologies
• Experience building and supporting Master Data Management (MDM) platforms and practices in technologies such as TIBCO,  Informatica or another similar platform.
• Proficiency in practices and techniques to enforce data quality standards across the organization
• Understanding of integration technologies and pattern such ETL/ELT,  and web service APIs
• Experience producing as-is and to-be analysis process models to formulate and execute opportunities for efficiencies
• Supporting financial services preferably in a data ecosystem from multiple lines of business
• Proficient in SQL to enable understanding of data repositories and facilitate root cause analysis.  
• Experience working in Data Management teams that support Enterprise Data Hub capabilities such as:
  • Unified repositories for various sources of data including structured and semi-structured data.
  • Robust capabilities for data transformation, advanced analytics, ability to integrate with business intelligence tool,  machine learning models and other enterprise systems.
  • Enabling scalability and flexibility to meet evolving business needs.

Position Title: Business Systems Architect

Business Unit: Technology

Reports to: Manager of Business Systems Analysis

Position Overview:

This position is primarily responsible for being the lead analyst for assigned projects and support initiatives of high complexity and visibility using expert knowledge of business functionality with assigned application systems and very solid general business domain and banking knowledge.  The incumbent is at the Subject Matter Expert (SME) understanding level of systems life cycle, systems integration, data flows and reporting tools.  The incumbent's decisions greatly impact the corporation and the operational effectiveness of the Technology Department. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Performs business operational assessments and provides support to lines of business for software applications.  Generates the complete elicitation of complex Technology business requirements.  Consults, develops and drives priorities for Technology and business product roadmap.  Identifies gaps between application systems and the business product roadmap.

Uses expert level skills for requirements elicitation and documentation, an advanced understanding of Technology and business application functionality and advanced business writing and communication skills.  Troubleshoots escalated issues and works toward resolution and directs resolution activities of junior staff.

Develops test plans, test cases and scripts in areas of responsibility.  Approves quality assurance assessments and remediation steps.  Develops, reviews and approves test plans and scripts.  Approves documentation and changes to application systems as designated by management.

Collaborates on the development of application road maps and Technology system plans.  Is a resource for business unit strategic planning with nearly unlimited latitude allowed to meet objectives.  Acts independently on defined project tasks.  Works with management to set direction and tactical plans in order to meet strategic objectives and has independent decision-making authority.

Determines and drives decisions to optimize Technology goals and objectives and maximizes effectiveness of Technology strategies.  Acts as a vendor liaison for business units for assigned applications.  Defines requirements at a corporate-wide level and reviews production changes that can impact the corporation.

Collaborates with management business partners in related lines of business.  Interacts with Technology resources and internal customers including Operations, Project Management Office and lines of business management.  Develops and maintains relationships  with vendors.

Leads team, helps coordinate work and processes, assigns work and provides input for performance management.

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by F.N.B. Corporation’s risk management program.

F.N.B. Corporation is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines.  Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.

Minimum Level of Education Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

BA or BS

Minimum # of Years of Job Related Experience Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

5

Skills Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

Excellent customer service skills   

Ability to use general office equipment   

Ability to work and multi-task in a fast paced environment   

Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills   

Detail-oriented   

Expert business knowledge and expert knowledge of SDLC, integration, data flows, requirements elicitation and reporting tools, RDBMS and SQL, banking systems and integration practices, MS Office applications and Visio.

Licensures/Certifications Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

Systems and Business Analysis (BA) classes.  Completion of a BA Certificate track or (CCBA).

Physical Requirements or Work Conditions Beyond Traditional Office Work:

N/A  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

It is the policy of FNB not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. FNB provides all applicants and employees a discrimination and harassment free workplace.