Job Description

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to assist in the establishment of the Bank's Guarantee Transformation Programme through the implementation of a data management framework, enhanced governance processes and data standards. This position assists in the implementation of enterprise data management at the EBRD.
Background
Data Management (DM) is a shared-service team working with Business Partners and Business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from departments across the Bank. DM's core role is to be the centre of excellence for all data and reporting matters promoting best practice data management at the EBRD and providing data on EBRD activity that is readily available, easy to access and trusted as reliable to support analysis and decision-making at the EBRD.
DM achieves this through the implementation and management of effective processes and procedures to govern data quality and through the delivery of effective reporting and analytic solutions in support of business needs. DM provides expert guidance and support to departments across the Bank in relation to all aspects of data management including capture of end-user requirements, data extraction and report development in support of analytical queries, recommendation for IT enhancements and business process re-engineering with the aim of minimising or eliminating re-work and optimising staff effectiveness.
The Guarantees Transformation programme aims to enable the Bank, with standard tools and processes, to capture and manage key guarantee data. This will be achieved by enhancing the Monarch platform to cater to guarantee instruments, both inbound and outbound, and by introducing a central data repository to manage guarantee data in order to improve reporting and monitoring.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition and implementation of the data governance and quality framework to deliver a structured and sustainable approach to managing data at the EBRD.
• Develop controls (tools, templates, and methodologies) to support the execution and implementation of data management processes and standards.
• Work with stakeholders and business SME's to define standards,identify and gather critical data elements that reflect the Bank's guarantee data needs.
• Perform data gap analysis and identify data management requirements to optimise data quality by working with the business stakeholders and IT.
• Support the business stakeholders in navigating the data governance processes from definition through to DataCom approval and implementation in the Bank's data management toolset.

Specialisms:
Business Data Analyst
This role will have a good understanding of the Bank's project lifecycle and its critical data entities, and engage with business stakeholders to understand their requirements both from a functional and data perspective. The role will manage and support the migration of the existing guarantee data into the centralised guarantee data repository by co-ordinating between the data SMEs and the project Product Owner and project/programme teams in the design and delivery lifecycle. This role will also carry out ad hoc request for data analysis to improve and maintain data quality of this core EBRD application.
EBRD Glossary
This role will engage with business stakeholders to identify critical data elements in key corporate publications and support the development of EBRD Glossary entries ensuring these meet required standards. It provides support in the preparation of artefacts for DataCom submissions for review and approval of Glossary definitions and standards.
Reference Data Management
This role will engage with business stakeholders to identify reference data requirements and support in the definition, documentation, development, implementation and maintenance in EBX, reference data repository, impact matrix and development trackers. This role will support in the design and development of the data models, datasets and workflows in EBX to implement reference data management constructs for standardised and prioritised data standards.
Data Quality & Cleansing
This role will support Data Quality projects by documenting data quality rules and other documentation, support in the development and implementation of data quality tools in the Bank. This role will also support key services such as data de-duplication and other data cleansing requirements using the enterprise toolkit.
Data Change Management
This role will support in the documentation of data changes in the business processes and related IT systems to ensure data governance requirements has been identified. This role will also support in the testing of data changes as part of change management process as required.
Data Analytics
This role will provide analytic support to business areas across the Bank in the implementation of automated reporting solutions promoting self-service that include integration of data visualisations to the Bank's reporting architecture and portals. Provide guidance and technical support to business users on the Bank's suite of data analysis tools.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Knowledge

• Knowledge of data management capabilities particularly data governance and data quality
• Good understanding of the type of activities the EBRD engages in (in terms of clients, products, funding and processes).

Experience

• 3+ years' work experience in data management, with strong awareness of reference data policies and procedures.

Skills

• Basic skill in data management tools
• Strong interpersonal skills and client oriented.
• Self-motivated, focused, detail-oriented and able to work efficiently to deadlines are essential.
• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy, but also a good team player.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or international equivalent or equivalent experience, preferably in the finance industry with good knowledge of investment banking.

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD
Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.
At EBRD, our Values - Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility - are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.
The EBRD environment provides you with:
- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
- A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
- A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.
Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.
Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).
Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 - 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK.
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Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role: Other
Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

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