Data Modeller at FirstRand Corporate Centre

Job Description

• To provide expertise, advice and support by executing data modelling standards, principles, frameworks and tools for the Segment/ Pillar/ Domain/ Functional area; designing and developing of logical and physical data models and databases to meet the needs of the organisation’s information systems and business requirements; and coordinate and proritise data modelling within business area.
• Execute on data modelling standards, principles, frameworks and tools.
• Review and approve data model extensions to the Enterprise Data Model as members of the Data Modelling Design Authority Committee.
• Coordinate and prioritise the data modelling work within the Segment/ Pillar/ Functional/ Domain area.
• Represents Pillar/Functional/Domain/Segment area at the Data Modelling Design Authority.
• Involved in the entire data modelling lifecycle i.e. Logical to Implemented Physical Model.
• Understand the reference and master data requirements and co-ordinate the use of surrogate keys and enterprise code values when building out data products with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide input into key metrics related to measuring the progress with respect to data modelling.
• Ensure the logical models for data entities across Segment/ Pillar/ Domain/ Functional area (e.g., Customer, Channel, Product, etc.) are appropriately implemented.
• Optimise and update logical and physical data models to support new and existing projects for Segment/ Pillar/ Domain/ Functional area.
• Ensure that the source to target mapping is done in accordance with the requirement.
• Maintain all extract, transform, load (ETL) and business rules within the data model.
• Maintain all model related metadata.
• Recommend opportunities for reuse of data models in new environments.
• Work with data transformation teams to ensure that the model design and development is properly communicated.
• Review modifications to existing data modeling software to improve efficiency and performance.
• Evaluate data models and physical databases for variances and discrepancies.
• Conduct data modelling training, awareness and support for Segment/ Pillar/ Domain/ Functional area.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders across the Segment/ Pillar/ Domain/ Functional area to socialise data modelling standards, frameworks and tools to be adopted.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the data modelling community for the Segment/ Pillar/ Domain/ Functional area.
• Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership in area of expertise.
• Manages risks in own area of responsibility.
• Ensure development and continuous value add improvement to operational processes.
• Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions.
• Control expenditure and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.
• Deliver customer experience excellence in own service delivery aligned to Organisational values and service standards.
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation.
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across area of specialisation.