Data Management Analyst

Our client is a leading international financial institution committed to using data effectively, securely and responsibly. The organisation is expanding its data management capabilities, with a strong focus on improving the business value and quality of its data assets.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide data initiatives, helping the organisation strengthen its data governance, management and quality practices. The position combines hands-on data analysis with stakeholder engagement and offers significant exposure to business and technical teams across an international environment.

• Support the implementation of data governance frameworks, policies and standards.
• Collaborate with data stewards, business stakeholders and technical teams to address data-related challenges.
• Identify data quality gaps, recommend remediation measures and document progress.
• Analyse data to uncover trends, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare reports and dashboards that communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Coordinate initiatives including data clean-up activities, process reviews and tool rollouts.
• Document data processes, workflows and good practices to improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to management reporting and identify potential data management risks.
• Apply digital tools and automation techniques to enhance data governance and quality practices.
• Maintain awareness of relevant technologies, external standards and industry developments.

Essential

• Three to five years’ experience in data management, data governance, data analytics or a closely related field.
• Practical knowledge of data management frameworks, master data management and data quality standards.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, strategic-thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written English, with the ability to prepare clear reports and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Nice to Have

• Experience within financial services or another highly regulated environment.
• Previous experience as a data owner, data steward or management consultant on significant data engagements.
• A recognised professional certification in data governance or data management.

Please note interviews would be conducted via video call (max two rounds), however the role is based 100% in Switzerland. Our client offers:

• A role focused on delivering tangible business value through stronger data management and quality.
• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
• 50% working from home
• 20 days working remotely from abroad per year
• Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen

If you are an experienced data professional looking to contribute to a strategically important data management programme, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please apply through Swisslinx or contact us for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.