Sr. Data Governance Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Data Governance Analyst to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-wide data governance frameworks. This role will ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance across business units, enabling trusted data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, and procedures.

• Collaborate with data stewards, owners, and custodians to define and enforce data quality rules.

• Monitor and report on data quality metrics and compliance with governance standards.

• Support metadata management, data lineage documentation, and data catalog initiatives.

• Facilitate data issue resolution and root cause analysis across systems and domains.

• Partner with IT and business teams to ensure alignment between data governance and data architecture.

• Develop a governance framework for all businesses, regions and functions in an effort to simplify complexity.

• Assist in regulatory compliance efforts (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) related to data handling.

• Conduct training and awareness sessions to promote data standards and exercise best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in information systems , Data Management, or related field (Master s a plus ).

• 5 - 7 + years of experience in data governance, data quality, or data management roles.

• Knowledge of master data management (MDM) principles.

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).

• Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).

• Familiarity with data privacy regulations , compliance standards and risk mitigation methodology .

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with all levels of leadership .

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Proficiency in SQL and data profiling techniques is desired .

• Certification in data governance or data management a plus (e.g., CDMP).