Analyst, Data Management

**How will I help?**
As an Analyst, Data Risk Management you will support the 3 Risk Divisional Data Owners (DDOs) for Credit Risk, Market Risk and Operational Risk and the overarching Risk Division in undertaking Data Risk Management activities.

The main objective of the Risk Data Office is to support Risk DDOs in managing Critical Data Elements (CDEs) and bringing them under governance for all critical data usages, including regulatory, prudential, board and risk appetite metrics.

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

- Supporting identification of CDEs and prioritised data usages.
- Supporting the implementation of Data Quality Management capability within Risk Division, including undertaking Data Quality Profiling, Data Quality Rule Definition and other Data Quality Analysis activities.
- Supporting assessment and uplift of Risk Division data risks and controls in accordance with Westpac’s Data Risk Taxonomy.
- Supporting documentation of Business Data Flows (BDFs) from source to usage.
- Supporting root cause analysis in Data Quality Problems and Issues including engagement with Technical SMEs.

**What’s in it for you?**
You’ll play an important and significant part in the future of a business that has been around for 200 years and be instrumental in achieving our purpose of helping Australians succeed. So, we’ll back you in the development of your career, with internal career prospects and flexible working. You’ll also be backed by a fantastic team of people in a can-do, supportive structure.

You will be able to develop your career by enhancing your skills and experience in:

- Data Risk Management and Data Governance - building your skills in the critical area of financial services going forward.
- Risk Analytics and Reporting (credit, market and operational risk).
- Banking products and processes.
- Soft skills including negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and technical / business documentation.

**What do I need?**
- Graduate or post graduate qualification in computer science, information systems or technology related discipline, or equivalent.
- Experience in Data Management or related field such as Data Migration or Reporting & Analytics.
- Experience working under a Data Governance / Data Risk Management Framework (preferable).
- Knowledge of data management in a Banking or Financial Services industry context (preferable).
- Foundational written and verbal communication skills and experience.
- Foundational stakeholder engagement skills and experience.
- Foundational Data Analysis Skills including SQL and MS Excel.
- Understanding of Credit Risk, Market Risk or Operational Risk processes and systems (desirable).
- Foundational understanding of Data Warehousing and ETL (desirable).
- Foundational Excel/Macro (VBA) skills (desirable).
- Ability to read SAS code (desirable).

Lastly, excellent communication skills combined with an analytical and outcome driven mindset will be held in high regard. Key behavioural capabilities include:

- Solid verbal & written communication skills.
- Strong personal drive and accountability.
- Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders.
- A team player able to build collaborative working relationships across team members.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Analysis and problem-solving skills
- A growth mindset.
- Demonstrated passion to succeed.
- Sound organisational and time management skills.

**What’s it like to work there?**
We aim to provide one big, supportive team of people who love helping others succeed. As an equal opportunity employer, we’re proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility - and champions inclusion.an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility - and champions inclusion.

**How do I Apply?**

Our people are our highest priority and we are committed to placing our redeployees in available roles before we review other applicants.