Master Data Management Specialist

This job is with MSCI, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Your Team Responsibilities: We are seeking an experienced MDM Specialist to join our Data Management team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Informatica Data Management Cloud (IDMC) This role requires a unique balance of technical expertise and strategic oversight, ensuring that reference data is accurate, trusted, and accessible across the organization. By leveraging Informatica MDM as the primary platform and Collibra as a governance enabler, the role will drive both operational efficiency and regulatory compliance while enabling data-driven decision-making.Your Key Responsibilities:MDM Design & Delivery Design, and implement Informatica MDM solutions for enterprise-wide reference data domains (e.g., Client, Contacts, Product, Vendor).Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of MDM implementation, including requirements gathering, data modeling, match/merge rule configuration, survivorship, and workflow automation.Oversee data ingestion, integration, and synchronization pipelines across upstream and downstream systems, ensuring scalability and performance.Define and optimize golden record creation strategies through advanced match/merge, survivorship, and hierarchy management rules.Ensure integration of MDM with CRM and ERP Systems (Salesforce and SAP), BI platforms, cloud data lakes, and Other Systems.Data Governance & Strategy Define and enforce reference data standards and quality frameworks to align with enterprise governance policies.Partner with business stakeholders, data stewards, and technology teams to promote data ownership and stewardship accountability.Support compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR) through trusted reference data management.Leverage Collibra (added advantage) for data cataloging, lineage tracking, glossary management, and stewardship workflows.Drive a data-driven culture, ensuring reference data supports business decision-making, analytics, and regulatory reporting.Leadership & Continuous Improvement Provide technical leadership and mentoring to MDM developers and data engineers.Establish best practices, KPIs, and monitoring frameworks for MDM success and continuous improvement.Collaborate with enterprise architects and technology leaders to align MDM initiatives with the enterprise data strategy.Troubleshoot production issues, ensuring system performance, scalability, and security.Your skills and experience that will help you excel:Required Skills & Experience 8+ years of experience in data management, with extensive expertise in Informatica MDM (Hub, IDQ, Data Director, Hierarchy Manager).Proven hands-on experience in MDM architecture, design, and delivery at enterprise scale.Strong knowledge of data modeling, entity resolution, match/merge rules, survivorship, and hierarchies.Proficiency in SQL/PL-SQL, Informatica ETL/IDQ, and databases (Mondo DB, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).Demonstrated ability to integrate MDM with enterprise applications, data warehouses, BI tools, and cloud environments ( Azure, GCP).Experience in data governance practices; knowledge of Collibra is an added advantage.Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to balance technical depth and business alignment.Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills and technical levels.Added Advantage Hands-on experience with Collibra workflows for stewardship, cataloging, and governance alignment.Knowledge of metadata management, data privacy, and regulatory compliance frameworks.Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and automation for MDM deployments.About MSCI: What we offer youTransparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. 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