Lead Data Steward - Standard Settlement Instruction

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To monitor and ensure adherence to data quality standards, processes, and initiatives to enhance overall data quality and enable effective decision-making. 

Accountabilities

• Identification and prioritisation of critical data elements requiring quality improvement.
• Development and maintenance of data quality dashboards and reports to track progress and communicate data quality performance.
• Analysis and evaluation of data quality issues and trends and perform root cause analysis to clearly articulate the problem.
• Development and implementation of thematic data quality strategies and policies aligned with the bank's overall data governance framework.
• Triage, prioritisation and determination of criticality of data quality issues managing associated risks, issues and dependencies, driving management and facilitation of data quality issue remediation and return to green plans.
• Definition of requirements and specifications for proposed data remediation efforts to meet regulatory commitments, risk controls and business objectives.
• Recommendation and implementation of data quality improvement technologies and tools, including use of machine learning.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Step into the role of Lead Data Steward – Standard Settlement instruction (SSI) at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our SSI data landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness deep data & Settlements expertise to revolutionise our data offering, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

To be successful as a Lead Data Steward -SSI you should have experience with:

• Working knowledge of Settlement instructions and SSI Industry platforms (DTCC ALERT or similar).
• Proven track record in a data analysis/technology business analysis role.
• Strong Analytical skills – ability to analyse large sets of data and draw value and add conclusions.
• Problem solving skills – ability to solutionise when presented with complex problems.
• Communication – ability to draw information from others as well as provide clear and concise updates.
• Experience of Settlements or other IB Back-office functions.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Self-Starter – motivated by a challenge where they need to do their own investigation to understand next steps, come up with solutions and drive them with passion.
• Core understanding of technology – a basic/intermediate level of understanding of technology systems in the way that platforms communicate with each other.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role will be based in our Glasgow Campus.