MDM Business Analyst / PM Needed at a Leading Hedge Fund

Location: New York, NY. Hybrid 3 days a week in office - Must be within commuting distance to be in the NYC office when requested.

Compensation: TBD, This is a contract position. You will sign a consulting agreement and be paid a per diem rate. Preference given to direct C2C candidates without a 3rd party.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Mazuma Software is a small technology consulting firm specializing in systems development for the hedge fund industry.

WE NEED YOU:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Business Analyst to join our Master Data Management (MDM) team. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in MDM platforms and a strong background in business analysis, project management, and solution architecture. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving data governance, improving data quality, and enabling enterprise-wide data consistency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Define, design, and implement scalable MDM solutions by developing a deep understanding of our business processes and data
Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, processes, workflows, and data models related to our master data domains
Translate business requirements into functional requirements for delivery within agile and/or hybrid model
Review and enrich user stories and epics as needed to support backlog refinement and grooming
Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams
Monitor data quality metrics and implement remediation strategies
Provide ongoing support and enhancements to existing MDM systems

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Manage MDM-related projects from ideation through deployment and production support, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment
Coordinate testing cycles for QA, systems integration, and user acceptance
Track milestones, risks, and dependencies, and communicate progress to leadership
Clearly and concisely communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders
Train business users by preparing guides, materials, and hosting training sessions
Stay organized by updating the Azure Boards ticketing system

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & COMMUNICATION

Establish and maintain effective relationships with business and technology partners
Proactively ask questions about the requirements or business’ needs
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices
Continuously seek opportunities to improve MDM processes and tools
Support data governance initiatives by defining policies, standards, and best practices

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Support data governance initiatives by defining policies, standards, and best practices
7+ years as technical business analyst with a focus on MDM
In-depth knowledge of MDM core concepts, data architecture, data integration, and data governance
Strong understanding of logical data modeling and relational database design
Direct experience with Semarchy xDM is a plus, including Semarchy entities, enrichers, matchers, validations, and survivorship rules
Well versed in project management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and best practices
Experience using Semarchy or similar MDM products (Informatica, Profisee, Tamr, Realtio, etc.)
Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio or equivalent
Familiar with writing SQL queries for data extraction, analysis, and reporting (nice to have)
Familiar with Azure DevOps/Boards and Agile development methodologies
Experience in the finance industry, mastering domains such as assets, counterparties, investors, and legal entities
Professional Scrum Product Owner or Scrum Master Certifications is a plus
Excited to design and build a new application
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong, proactive communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, or other relevant field
Master’s degree is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $600.00 per day

Application Question(s):

What state are you located in?
Will you be able to come into the office 3 days a week?
Are you applying on behalf of someone else

Experience:

MDM Solutions: 7 years (Preferred)
Semarchy: 5 years (Preferred)

Location:

New York, NY 10005 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

New York, NY 10005 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10005

Mazuma Software

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