Data Governance & Quality Analyst

Job Description: Create, maintain, and communicate data governance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure effective and efficient data usage across the organization, including data classification, access control, and metadata management Define and enforce data quality standards, monitor data quality metrics, identify inconsistencies or anomalies, and implement improvements to ensure data accuracy and reliability Collaborate closely with business units, engineering, cybersecurity, legal, and compliance teams to align data governance practices with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements Develop and maintain metadata repositories, master data documentation, and data catalogs to enable a unified understanding and accessibility of data assets Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and UU PDP, as well as internal security policies including data masking, encryption, and access controls Build and use dashboards and reporting tools to visualize governance metrics, analyze anomalies, and provide alerts when issues occur Lead workshops and training sessions to educate employees on data governance policies, best practices, and compliance requirements Identify opportunities to automate and enhance data governance processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Minimum 3 years of experience in data governance, data quality management, or related data analyst roles, preferably within regulated industries such as fintech, banking, or healthcare Strong proficiency in SQL and Python Solid understanding of data modeling, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality monitoring tools Familiarity with data privacy and data protection regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and UU PDP Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly document policies and effectively engage stakeholders at various levels Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across cross-functional teams Relevant data governance or data management certifications are a plus