Data Governance Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Data Governance Analyst with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the BFSI domain. The ideal candidate will support the implementation and management of enterprise data governance strategies to ensure data quality, consistency, security, and regulatory compliance across the organization. The role demands strong collaboration with data stewards, business units, and IT teams to support data-driven decision-making and governance practices. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with data owners and stewards across business and IT to define and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures. Facilitate the establishment and maintenance of a data governance framework that aligns with regulatory requirements. Conduct data quality assessments and support data remediation initiatives in line with business priorities. Monitor data governance metrics and provide regular reporting to leadership on data quality, policy adherence, and issue resolution status. Support metadata management initiatives, including cataloging of critical data elements, definitions, and data lineage tracking. Coordinate with compliance and risk teams to ensure data governance efforts support internal audits, regulatory reporting, and data privacy mandates. Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on data governance principles, roles, and responsibilities. Leverage tools and platforms such as Collibra, Informatica, Alation, or similar for metadata management, data cataloging, and workflow automation. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Governance or Data Management within the BFSI sector. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and data management best practices. Experience with regulatory and compliance standards relevant to BFSI (e.g., RBI, SEBI, FATCA, GDPR, Basel). Proficiency in data quality tools , metadata repositories, and data lineage solutions. Hands-on experience with tools like Collibra, Informatica Axon/EDC, Alation, or equivalent . Knowledge of SQL and basic data analysis techniques. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills. Show more Show less