The document outlines the Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM), a framework developed by the EDM Council to improve data management practices in the financial industry. It details various components, capabilities, and the benefits of using DCAM, including benchmarking, assessing current capabilities, and establishing strategic plans for data management. The EDM Council, consisting of over 160 global member firms, aims to elevate data management standards through best practices and collaboration within the financial sector.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR DATA MANAGEMENT
Introduction to DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model)
July 2018

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1. Introduction – About DCAM and EDM Council
2. Benefits of DCAM
1. General Benefits
2. Comparability and DCAM Benchmark
3. 360° view on data management
3. Backup
1. Company Snapshot of Element22 and DCAM related services and products
2. Reference Information and Links for DCAM relevant information
Contents
Table of Contents
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DCAM is a formal framework for data management in the financial industry developed by the EDM Council
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Data Management
Strategy
Data Management
Business Case
Data Management
Program
Data Governance
Data Architecture
Technology
Architecture
Data Quality
Data Control
Environment
Components (8)
Capabilities (36)
Sub-capabilities (112)
Objectives (306)
The Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM) is a formal framework against
which current data management capabilities are assessed using a consistent scoring model.
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1: Not Initiated 2: Conceptual 3: Developmental 4: Defined 5: Achieved 6: Enhanced
Capabilities are
disorganized and
performed on an ad hoc
basis
Initiated at the planning
stages. Data
Management Practices
are Instance-based
Engagement model being
implemented. Data
management practices
are linked to
organizational objectives
Business users taking
active role. Data
management practices
are linked to
organizational objectives
Data management
capabilities are
embedded into
operations
Data management
capabilities are
embedded into the
culture of the
organization
 Created based on practical
experience from 150
participants from leading
institutions and CDOs
 Capabilities orientation:
 Not done
 In process
 Capability achieved
 Capability enhanced
 Each Component is defined
by a set of Capabilities and
Sub-Capabilities
 Each Sub-capability is
assessed by a series of
capability objectives
Introduction What is DCAM?

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Component Scope of Coverage
Data Management
Strategy
Defines the elements of a sound data strategy, why it is important and how the firm needs to be organized
for sustainable implementation
Business Case/Funding
Model
Addresses the creation of the business case, its accompanying funding model and the importance of
engaging senior executive stakeholders
Data Management
Program
Identifies the organizational requirements needed to stand up a sustainable data management program
Data Governance
Defines the operating model and the importance of policies, procedures and standards as the mechanisms
for alignment among stakeholders
Data Architecture
Focuses on the core concepts of “data as meaning” and how data is defined, described and related (data
domains, metadata, critical data elements, taxonomies, common language/ontology)
Technology Architecture
Addresses the relationship of data with the physical IT infrastructure needed for operational deployment
(integration into operational environments)
Data Quality
Establishes the concept of fit-for-purpose data and defines the processes associated with establishing both
data control and supply chain management
Data Control
Environment
The Data Control Environment refers to the process by which the data assets of a firm are managed in order
to realize their maximum value. There are three elements of the control environment:
DCAM has been organized into 8 components (categories), 36 capabilities and 112 sub-
capabilities
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Introduction What is DCAM?

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DCAM is defined and managed by the EDM Council, which was formed by
the Global Financial Industry to Elevate the Practice of Data Management
 Membership
 160+ global member firms with over 6000 professionals
 Mission
 Elevate the practice of data management through best
practices and data standards, and through industry and
regulatory engagement
 Formation
 Established in 2005 as a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade
association
 Neutrality
 Neutral business forum for all segments of the industry
(financial institutions, vendors, consultants and regulators)
 Coverage
 Global coverage across major financial centers in North
America, Europe and Asia
EDM Council Affiliations
• FRAC - Financial Research Advisory Committee Member
• ISO TC68/Working Group 5
• OFR - Chair of the Data & Technology Subcommittee of the US
Treasury’s Office of Financial Research
• LEI Steering Committee
• CFTC - Member of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
• Financial Stability Board - Member of the Private Sector
Advisory Group
• OMG - Member of the Board of Advisors for the Co-Chair of the
Object Management Group’s (OMG) Financial Domain Task Force
and Chair of the OMG Finalization Task Force
• Open Financial Data Forum - Chair
• Data Transparency Coalition
• Ontolog Forum - Board of Trustees
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Introduction Who is EDM Council?

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Introduction
EDM Council is guided by a board comprised out of data executives throughout various
types of institutions in the financial industry
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Who is EDM Council?

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The EDM Council has over 160 member firms with over 6000 professionals, ranging from
financial institutions, service providers, consulting firms to data/technology vendors
Introduction
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Who is EDM Council?

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DCAM is available via , a cloud-based platform to streamline the assessment and
analytics, review progress through the time and benchmark against peers.
https://dcam.pellustro.com/
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Introduction What is Pellustro?
AnalyzeBenchmark
Define Assess2
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Benefits
TO UNDERSTAND CURRENT
STATE OF DM CAPABILITIES
 Firms use data management assessments based on industry standard models like the DCAM to
clearly understand the current state of data management.
 Firms leverage the project to clearly communicate strengths and priorities to stakeholders
(board members, CEOs, management, employees and regulators).
 Firms leverage the DCAM framework to establish common terminology for discussing data
management within the organization and to help educate non data management professionals
about data management capabilities.
TO HAVE A STRATEGIC PLAN
TO IMPROVE DATA QUALITY
 Firms undertake strategic planning based on DCAM to quickly build an actionable strategic plan
that is grounded in a holistic understanding of strengths, weaknesses, best practices and
enterprise priorities.
TO KNOW WHICH DM
INVESTMENTS ARE MOST
IMPORTANT
 Firms perform assessments based on DCAM to prioritize investments to improve data
management with greater clarity on which investments will have the greatest impact on
targeted capabilities and business goals and support the business case for funding.
TO BASELINE, MEASURE,
ANALYZE AND REPORT
PROGRESS
 Firms conduct regular assessments based on DCAM so they can monitor and report data
management improvements to stakeholders, data consumers and regulators in a manner that is
consistent and aligned to industry standards.
 Ongoing assessments are also used to objectively measure and demonstrate the impact of data
management practices and programs.
TO BENCHMARK AGAINST
PEERS AND WITHIN THE FIRM
 Firms can utilize assessments based on the DCAM to benchmark specific capabilities, locations
and organizational units against each other to understand internal leading and lagging practices.
 As the industry completes more assessments, firms will be able to leverage DCAM assessments
to benchmark capabilities against peer organizations.
ExamplesCommon Reasons
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There are several compelling reasons to leverage DCAM

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DCAM enables Benchmarking against industry peers, the financial industry or your scores
from previous assessments (capability & sentiment) to demonstrate current state & progress
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Benefits
• Benchmark your firm’s capabilities against best practices and progress over time
• Industry Peer group assessment on data management capabilities
• Compare your firm to industry benchmark from EDM Council to see where your capabilities stand
• Analyze the state of data management in the financial industry online in Pellustro
Comparability
https://benchmark.pellustro.com/

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Benefits
Statements Components
1. Our organization has a defined and endorsed data management strategy
2. The goals, objectives and authorities of the data management program are well communicated
3. Stakeholders understand (and buy into) the need for the data management program
Data Management Strategy
4. The funding model for the Data Management Program is established and sanctioned
5. The costs of (and benefits associated with) the Data Management Program are being measure
Business Case/Funding Model
6. The data management program is established and has the authority to enforce adherence
7. The data management program is sufficiently resourced
Data Management Program
8. Data governance structure and authority is implemented and communicated
9. Governance “owners” and “stewards” are in place with clearly defined roles and
responsibilities
10. Data policies and standards are documented, implemented and enforced
11. The “end user” community is adhering to the data governance policy and standards
Data Governance
12. The business meaning of data is defined, harmonized across repositories and governed
13. Critical data elements are identified and managed
14. Logical data domains have been declared, prioritized and sanctioned
Data Architecture
15. Technology standards and governance are in place to support data management objectives
16. The data management program is aligned with internal technical and operational capabilities
17. Technical architecture is defined and integrated
Technology Architecture
18. All data under the authority of the Data Management Program is profiled, analyzed and graded
19. Procedures for managing data quality are defined, implemented and measured
20. Root cause analysis is performed and corrective measures are being implemented
Data Quality
21. End-to-end data lineage has been defined across the entire data lifecycle
22. Data management operates collaboratively with existing enterprise control functions
Data Control Environment
EDM Council defined 22 statements and aligned them with DCAM for the DCAM Benchmark
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Benefits
Data management maturity in the financial industry is at maturity 3.23 as of July, 2017
Besides solid progress on Data Governance and Program, data is still not trustable
About the Benchmark
 150+ Institutions
 Biennial Study
 22 Statements
 209 Participants
 Started in 2015
 Latest as of July, 2017
5 major problems areas
Metrics 2.7 The costs of (and benefits
associated with) the
data management program
are being measured
Adherenc
e
3.0 The end user community is
adhering to the data
governance policy and
standards
Meaning 3.0 The business meaning of
data is defined, harmonized
across repositories and
governed
Lineage 2.8 End-to-end data lineage
has been defined across
the entire data lifecycle
Profiling 2.6 All data under the authority
of the Data Management
Program is profiled,
analyzed and graded
More information about the state of data management in the financial industry
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Results of 2017 DCAM Benchmark

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Benefits
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DCAM provides a 360° view on data management by combining an expert, evidence-based
capability assessment with sentiment index and an industry benchmark
360° view on data management
2017
Capability Assessment Sentiment Assessment
Objectivized expert opinion
about the state of Data
Management Capabilities
Data Management Capabilities
perceived by the Stakeholders,
Producers and Consumers
360° view on Data Management Capabilities
Industry Perspective
Data Capabilities benchmarked
with industry and peers
Management Assessment
Objectivized stakeholder
opinion about the state of Data
Management Capabilities
112 Sub-Capabilities of
DCAM
22 Statements of DCAM
Benchmark
22 Statements of DCAM
Benchmark
36 Capabilities of DCAM

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Reference Information
Resource Title and Link
Standstill in Data Management? Metrics, Adherence, Meaning, Lineage and Quality offset solid progress on Data
Governance
http://www.element-22.com/standstill-in-data-management-metrics-adherence-meaning-lineage-and-quality-offset-solid-progress-on-data-governance/
2017 DCAM Data Management Benchmark Data Now Available In Pellustro
http://www.element-22.com/2017-dcam-data-management-benchmark-data-now-available-in-pellustro/
Industry research finds significant progress in data governance, but major challenges in data quality remain
http://www.element-22.com/industry-research-finds-significant-progress-in-data-governance-but-major-challenges-in-data-quality-remain/
Financial Institutions Making Progress on Data Objectives Associated with Regulatory Mandates
http://www.element-22.com/financial-institutions-making-progress-on-data-objectives-associated-with-regulatory-mandates/
Glass Half Full: EDMC Benchmarking study indicates solid progress but a long road to robust data management lies ahead
http://www.element-22.com/glass-half-full-edmc-benchmarking-study-indicates-solid-progress-but-a-long-road-to-robust-data-management-lies-ahead/
About DCAM Official Web Site of DCAM from the EDM Council
http://www.edmcouncil.org/dcam
Data from the EDM Council’s 2015 Data Management Industry Survey that was based DCAM can now be accessed and
analyzed at no cost in Pellustro
https://benchmark.pellustro.com/#/campaigns/dcam
About EDM
Council
Official Web Site of the EDM Council
http://www.edmcouncil.org/edmcouncil
About Pellustro Official Web Site of pellustro
https://pellustro.com/dcam/
Qualitative assessments enable just-in-time policy adherence measurement and early issue detection
http://www.element-22.com/qualitative-assessments-enable-just-in-time-policy-adherence-measurement-and-early-issue-detection/
Further Reading Material about the State of Data Management, DCAM and EDM

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Experienced leadership
Predrag Dizdarevic Edward Hawthorne Methea Tep Rohit Mathur Thomas Bodenski
• CEO of GoldenSource
• President of Capco
Reference Data Services
• CTO and CIO at Capco
• External partner in
Leading Fintech Private
Equity Fund
• Founder and Lead of
Capco Investment &
Wealth Management
Practice
• Operating Model
Transformation and
Strategy Consulting
Partner at Capco
• EVP of Managed Data
Services and Data Utility
at SmartStream
• COO of Capco Reference
Data Services
• COO of Iverson
• Global Lead of Enterprise
Data Practice at
Headstrong
• Architect of KYC utility
platform
• Owner - Architect for
Genpact’s 'Remediation
as a Service'
• CEO/Founder of Foxeye
(consultancy focused on
trading, asset
management and
treasury)
• Global Head of Front
Office Services at State
Street IFS
Leader of industry initiatives
• Leading participant in the design, execution and analysis of financial services industry benchmarks and surveys on data management
capabilities with the EDM Council.
• Leader of Data Quality industry survey, addressing all aspects of data quality from strategy to architecture.
• Leading industry initiative to create a standard approach to quantify and monitor data quality.
• Major contributor to the formulation of the CMMI Institute’s Data Management Maturity (DMMSM) Model 1.0 and to the EDM Council’s
next generation data management model – the Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM).
• One of the EDM Council’s first DCAM Authorized Partners and creator of the first cloud-based platform for DCAM assessments.
• Organizer and sponsor of industry Chief Data Officer forums and events to promote executive discourse on industry issues and solutions.
Element22 overview
• We are the leading data management technology and advisory firm focused on the financial services industry.
• We empower institutions to achieve more with data by measuring data capabilities and delivering quantifiable improvements.
• We offer an array of specialized products and expert consulting services to help firm’s advance information management.
• We are the leading provider of data management assessments based on the EDM Council’s Data Capability Assessment Model (DCAM).
• Our founders and team offer deep domain expertise as recognized industry practitioners and executives.
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Solutions
A focused solution to develop a strategic plan for enterprise data management in 6 weeks with prioritized recommendations to better
service business needs that incorporates EDM Council DCAM capability and sentiment Assessments.
A cloud-based platform for quantifying the views of stakeholder and SME communities using structured, domain-specific models (such
as BCBS 239 preparedness) that yields detailed analytics and benchmarks to make better decisions.
An innovative data quality measurement solution that combines uniform and easily comparable quality metrics and measurements
with visualization and dynamic analysis of the results, supporting continual monitoring and benchmarks. It includes collaborative,
curated cloud-based Data Rules Library based on the data quality rules of the ultimate source (e.g. exchange, issuer) with
comprehensive rules search and grouping capabilities and intuitive rules design and script-based execution.
Clients
• Asset Managers
• Pension Plans
• Hedge Funds
• Broker Dealers
• Investment Banks
• Wealth Managers
• Asset Servicing Firms
• Clearing Utilities
• Rating Agencies
• Data Vendors
• Index Providers
• Software Vendors
Data Strategy, Governance and
Stewardship
• Defined and implemented enterprise data management strategy and change programs.
• Defined and operationalized data governance organization structures, policies, procedures, roles & responsibilities.
Operations Design and Optimization
• Built global data operations organizations : defining org structures, roles & responsibilities, processes and procedures.
• Optimized data operations organizations based on industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and quality.
Business Glossaries, Data Dictionaries,
Taxonomies and Ontologies
• Developed full methodology for initial build, maintenance and governance of business vocabulary and taxonomy.
• Established common languages and business glossaries; built data dictionaries and taxonomies.
• Defined Critical Data Element (CDE) selection criteria. Defined and led CDE selection processes.
Selection of Data Management Tools
and Data Feeds
• Defined and managed RFP process for data management technologies, i.e. Multi-Domain MDM selection including POC.
• Optimized data sourcing based on specific priorities, risk and business context.
Architecture and Platform Design
• Developed target system architecture, transition and integration strategies for data management solutions.
• Designed architectures detailing components, integrations and business processes for data management.
Data Quality Strategy, Metrics and
Rules
• Developed data quality strategy, metrics, rules and assurance processes by defining relevant dimensions of data quality,
their measurement approach and CDEs. Applied specific data quality rules for CDEs and DQ dimensions.
Monetization of data-related assets
• Assess and validate the value of services, technologies, and data offered by the organization to internal and external clients
• Define go-to-market strategies, approaches, and branding to monetize existing data-related assets
• Advise buyers or sellers on the acquisition or sale of data-related assets including software, content, or entire organizations
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