Business Analyst

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Join Arch Reinsurance as a Data Governance Analyst!

Are you passionate about data integrity, governance, and enabling smarter business decisions? Arch Reinsurance is seeking a Data Governance and Metadata Analyst with a strong business analysis and insurance background to join our dynamic Data Strategy team—a group dedicated to transforming how data is managed and leveraged across the organization.

Work Location
This is a hybrid role based in Farmington, CT, with in-office collaboration every Wednesday. For exceptional candidates, we are also open to a fully remote arrangement anywhere in the U.S., with a strong preference for those located on the East Coast.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the Data Strategy team, you will:

• Operationalize Data Governance: Help bring our Data Governance and Data Management framework to life by embedding best practices into project workflows and everyday work.
• Consult on Projects: Partner with cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment with enterprise data governance standards.
• Support Governance Technologies: Assist in the implementation and maintenance of platforms such as:
  • Data Catalog (e.g., Collibra, Alation)
  • Master/Reference Data Management (MDM/RDM)
  • Data Quality tools
• Drive Metadata Excellence: Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain accurate and accessible metadata across systems.
• Enable Reference Data Standardization: Provide data and business analysis support to harmonize reference data across the enterprise.

Job Responsibilities

Project Alignment & Consultation

• Partner with project teams to ensure alignment with Arch’s Data Governance and Data Management framework.
• Provide guidance on data standards, policies, and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project deliverables for compliance with governance requirements.

Operationalize Governance Framework

• Support the rollout and adoption of data governance processes across business units.
• Help embed governance practices into daily operations and project workflows.
• Maintain documentation of governance procedures and data standards.

Technology Platform Support

• Assist in the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of:
  • Data Catalog Platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation)
  • Master Data Management (MDM) / Reference Data Management (RDM) Platforms
  • Data Quality Platforms
• Monitor platform usage and performance and support user onboarding and training.

Metadata Management

• Collaborate with data stewards and owners to capture and maintain metadata.
• Ensure metadata is accurate, complete, and accessible via the data catalog.
• Support metadata enrichment and classification efforts.

Reference Data Standardization

• Conduct data analysis and business analysis to support reference data harmonization.
• Identify inconsistencies and gaps in reference data across systems.
• Work with stakeholders to define and implement standard reference data values.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engage with business and technical stakeholders to understand data needs and challenges.
• Facilitate communication between data governance, IT, and business teams.
• Promote awareness and adoption of governance tools and practices.

Required Skills

• Metadata Management: Understanding of metadata concepts and experience with data cataloging
• Data Governance Tools: Familiarity with platforms for MDM/RDM, data quality, and governance workflows.

• Business Analysis: Ability to understand business requirements and translate that knowledge into metadata for Data Governance Tools and Data Management Initiatives  

• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze data sets to identify inconsistencies, gaps, data requirements, and opportunities for standardization.

• SQL or Querying Skills: Basic to intermediate ability to query data for validation and analysis.

• Data Modeling Concepts: Understanding of data structures, relationships, and reference data domains.

•  Governance & Compliance Knowledge
• Data Governance Frameworks: Knowledge of governance principles and best practices.
• MDM and RDM Management:  Knowledge of MDM and RDM principles and best practices
• Data Quality Management: Experience defining and monitoring data quality rules and metrics.
• Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with data-related regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and compliance requirements.

• Tool Proficiency
• Data Catalog Platforms: Experience with tools like Collibra, Informatica Axon, or Alation.
• Data Quality Platforms: Knowledge of tools like Informatica Data Quality, Talend, or similar.
• Reporting Platforms: Exposure to tools like PowerBI
• Other Technologies: Office 365, Confluence, data visualization tools (Visio, Lucid)
• Detail-Oriented: Precision in managing metadata and identifying data issues.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot data inconsistencies and governance gaps.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic environments and across multiple projects.

Education/Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related field required preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience or knowledge of Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Master Data Management, and Data Stewardship principles preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience applying technical and business skills to perform data analysis, understand business requirements and translate that knowledge into descriptive metadata and reference data
• Minimum 5 years experience in Insurance and/or Reinsurance industry
• Experience working with cloud-based applications and experience with system testing and understanding IT security principles.

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For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$110,000 - $130,000/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.

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