Job Description: Data Governance & Data Quality Analyst

Position Summary

We are seeking a Data Governance & Data Quality Analyst to support the design, implementation, and monitoring of data governance frameworks, master data management, and data quality initiatives. The role ensures data integrity, compliance with regulatory requirements, and alignment with business objectives through effective governance and quality assurance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Governance & Cataloguing Lead the implementation and maintenance of enterprise data catalog solutions (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Purview).
• Document and manage metadata, data lineage, and data dictionaries across systems and domains.
• Collaborate with data stewards, data owners, and cross-functional teams to define governance processes, policies, and procedures.
• Data Quality Management Design and implement data quality standards, KPIs, and rules for critical data elements.
• Perform data profiling, cleansing, validation, and monitoring to ensure high-quality data.
• Develop dashboards and reporting (e.g., in Power BI) to track data quality issues and remediation progress.
• Conduct regular data audits, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Master Data Management (MDM)Support integration requirements for new master data projects.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of master data across multiple geographies and business units.
• Collaborate with IT teams to enhance automation tools and workflows for MDM processes.
• Compliance, Privacy & Security Support data privacy and security initiatives, including classification, access management, and compliance with regulations (GDPR, local data protection laws).
• Conduct audits and assessments to validate compliance with governance and security frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training Provide guidance and training to business users on data governance and quality best practices.
• Work closely with business units to understand requirements and translate them into governance/quality initiatives.
• Align governance practices with business objectives to drive data-driven decision-making.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Data Governance Tools: Collibra, Informatica, Oracle Data Catalog, Microsoft Purview
• Data Quality Tools: KNIME (rule creation, cleansing, validations),SQL profiling techniques
• Visualization & Reporting: Microsoft Power BI (dashboards for KPIs, profiling results, remediation tracking)
• Databases & Querying: SQL Server, MySQL (analysis, validation, reporting)
• Process Modelling: MS Visio (workflow and governance process design)
• Data Analysis: Advanced Excel, Pivot Tables, statistical profiling, anomaly detection

Additional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex data quality issues.
• Solid understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and compliance regulations.
• Experience with metadata management and master data structures.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and geographies.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with business and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field.
• Certifications in SQL, Power BI, or Data Governance/Quality are a plus.
• Prior experience in financial services, telecom, or large enterprise environments.