Business Analyst, Master Data Management (MDM Operations)

Business Analyst, Master Data Management (MDM) Operations The Master Data Management (MDM) program at our company is growing & we are looking to bring on an MDM Analyst to build out and integrate the data domains. This role will bring an analytical and process-focused lens to the business side of data management. The day-to-day work will include both direct management of the mastered data within a new Master Data Management platform, and engagement with business partners and data stewards throughout the organization to curate the master records. Job Skills and Abilities • Data-curious, self-driven individual who is able to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. • Experience with Master Data Management, Reference Data Management, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Analytics or Data Governance required. • Ability to analyze data and work directly with business data owners to understand the data use, and to define and draft business rules and quality controls. • Understanding of various MDM domains like Customer, Product, Organization and Location and their data models. • Must have the ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team. Responsibilities • The MDM Analyst will create a source to target data mapping, create business rules, and lead analysis for visibility in master data discrepancies. • Implement requirements for data matching and merging rules, survivorship criteria, and data stewardship workflows that can be deployed in the MDM tool. • Develop ideas leading to continual improvement. • Create and present robust requirement specifications, business cases, use cases, user stories and non-functional requirements. • Contribute to the design and architecture for a robust MDM platform that matches and consolidates key data subject areas in a manner that is aligned to the company’s strategic vision. Education BS/BA or equivalent Work Experience 5+ years of relevant experience Preferred Experience • Hands-on experience with Master Data CRUD (Create, Review, Update, Delete) processes, workflows, Master Data Frameworks, Metadata management, data cleansing, match/merge and especially hierarchy management. • Experience working with business users & interacting/developing business processes • Experience in building and maintaining Sources-to-Target Mapping and data lineage documents. • Experience with documentation of data requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Service Agreements. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL.