Data Modeller at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To design and maintain optimal data models/structures at both an enterprise and system / application level that meet the business and architectural objectives of the organisation.  To create structures that enable data to be persisted in a structured way to enable the value of the data to be unlocked.  To create appropriate data and class structures that enable the flow of data between providers and consumers.

Job Responsibilities

• Design data models that meet the business requirements and align to the agreed architecture framework.
• Ensure data modelling deliverables are delivered according to project plan and budget to meet commitment to stakeholders.
• Ensure all data modelling activities and deliverables are aligned to the development methodology and to the data modelling principles and standards
• Apply the Nedbank approved tooling to create the data modelling deliverables.
• Adopt the Enterprise Data Model (which is based on the IFW) as a standard for data model designs to leverage best practice and fast track data modelling efforts.
• Translate business requirements into data requirements.
• Analyse and profile the source data to understand data quality issues, relationships, patterns and rules in the data.
• Structure data requirements into logical data constructs based on the Enterprise Data Model, including ERD models, dimensional models, and UML class models to ensure optimal implementation.
• Compile Source to Target Mapping Specifications including the appropriate Transformation Rules
• Identifying definitive or authoritative source of data; analysing source data; and identifying gaps to target structures
• Enable physical implementation of the data structure by generating the first cut physical data model from the logical data model.
• Facilitate data flow understanding by collating data flow diagrams outlining the flow of data across systems and interfaces.
• Reduce non value adding work by identifying opportunity for re-use of the Enterprise Data Model
• Maintain up to date knowledge of latest developments in the Data Modelling domain, including reading; continuous professional development courses; seminars and conferences.
• Contribute and provide input to the data modelling standards by participating in annual and ad hoc reviews.
• Advise stakeholders on application of data modelling practices through consultation.
• Identify opportunities to improve or enhance processes
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values
• Contribute to the Nedbank Data Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy

Job Responsibilities Continue

• Able to demonstrate practical experience in relational and dimensional modelling techniques, OO modelling experience also an advantage
• Exprience using Infosphere Data Architect or any other Data Modelling Tool
• Experience with industry models such as IFW BFMDW
• Broad understanding of Data Management (DMBOK), systems development lifecycle methodologies and IT Architecture
• Relevant regulatory knowledge, and understanding of banking and financial services
• Experience in NOSql and other forms of database modelling advantageous

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science: Information Systems / Computer Science

Essential Certifications

• TOGAF

Minimum Experience Level

• 3-6yrs IT related experience with 2yrs+ in a Data Modelling role

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Data modelling tool
• Data analysis
• Data modelling tooling landscape
• Data and Business analysis
• Database Restore and Recoveries
• Data Warehousing
• Information management
• Database Management
• Agile Concepts
• Quality control