SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Collibra Lineage Specialist to join our Data Governance team. This role will focus on implementing, maintaining, and optimizing data lineage within the Collibra Data Intelligence Platform. You will collaborate with data stewards, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure end-to-end visibility into the data lifecycle and enhance data trust across the organization.

Role is located in Charlotte, North Caroline with a Hybrid presence in office.

Role Objectives

Design, implement, and maintain technical and business data lineage using Collibra and associated tools.
Configure and manage Collibra integrations with ETL tools, databases, BI platforms (e.g., Informatica, SQL Server, Tableau, etc.).
Automate and troubleshoot lineage harvesting and metadata ingestion processes.
Collaborate with data owners, stewards, and architects to define lineage standards and ensure alignment with governance frameworks.
Create lineage visualizations and reports to support regulatory compliance, impact analysis, and data transparency.
Maintain metadata models, policies, and data dictionaries within Collibra.
Provide ongoing support, documentation, and training to ensure proper adoption of lineage capabilities.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
10+ years of experience working with Collibra, including practical experience with data lineage.
Strong understanding of metadata management, data governance principles, and enterprise data architecture.
Experience with automated lineage tools (e.g., Collibra Lineage Harvester, CDQ, Informatica EDC, or similar).
Familiarity with data movement tools and platforms (ETL, ELT, APIs).
Strong SQL and data profiling skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Collibra Ranger, Steward, or Lineage certifications.
Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure).
Prior work in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) with data compliance needs.

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.

DIP Lineage Specialist

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