Senior Data Governance Analyst

Guild Mortgage

. Develop, implement, and monitor adherence to data governance policies, standards, and procedures .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $109,114 - $156,510 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures, with proficiency in SQL, Snowflake, and Power BI. Capable of managing data quality, security, and compliance while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Data Governance FrameworksSQL ProficiencySnowflake ExperienceData Quality ManagementCollibra Tool Experience

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Hard Skills

Data Governance PoliciesData Management PrinciplesData ProfilingData Quality RulesMetadata ManagementData Transformation RequirementsRoot-Cause AnalysisCustom Groovy WorkflowsKPI DefinitionData Catalog Maintenance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsProject ManagementTeam-Building

Tools & Technologies

Power BICollibraMicrosoft Office SuiteSQL Relational DatabasesNoSQL Databases

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceData ManagementData SecurityPrivacy LawsMortgage Laws

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGroovyMS SQL ServerMySQLNoSQLPostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and monitor adherence to data governance policies, standards, and procedures
Partner with business leaders, Product, Data & Technology teams, data stewards, owners, IT teams, and business stakeholders
Elicit metadata, certify data, and research internal systems of record and publicly available data sources
Identify, define, and maintain data definitions and metadata across business functions and data domains
Review and document data translation and transformation requirements for the data warehouse
Conduct data profiling, create and monitor data quality rules, perform root-cause analysis, and remediate data issues
Maintain the data catalog with lineage, definitions, source and destination systems, transformations, reports, steward and custodian information, versioning, and audit trails
Complete report certifications and validate dashboards and reports
Identify process improvements and automate manual data governance processes
Identify Personally Identifiable Information and define masking and special-handling rules
Assess accuracy of new data sources and effectiveness of data-gathering techniques
Design and develop custom Groovy workflows to automate data governance processes
Design and configure metadata models representing organizational data assets
Use or help implement Master Data Management tools
Develop training materials, use-case documentation, and implementation specifications
Define KPIs and document processes for monitoring data governance, cataloging performance, and data accuracy
Mentor less experienced data professionals and share templates, reusable artifacts, and domain knowledge
Participate in stakeholder reviews, design sessions, working groups, workshops, and training
Provide data, reports, and information to management
Track technology-related trends and errors and develop cross-functional solutions
Resolve high-level issues and contribute to Information Technology decisions
Monitor data catalog ingestion and triage lineage, ingestion, and performance issues
Manage communications and stakeholder partnerships with senior leaders, managers, and staff
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree directly related to the position or equivalent, required in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field
A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree
Master’s Degree directly related to the position or equivalent preferred
Minimum five years experience in data governance, data management, or related roles
Proven experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
Hands-on experience working with data stewards and owners
Proficiency in SQL, Snowflake, and Power BI
Experience querying and analyzing SQL relational and NoSQL databases, including Aurora DB, IBM DB2, MemSQL, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, and Snowflake
Knowledge of mortgage and privacy laws preferred
Experience with data governance tools such as Collibra
Strong knowledge of data management principles, data quality, data security, and regulatory requirements
Workflow development and/or business process diagramming
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Wiki, collaborative cloud-based programs, and third-party software applications
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, project management, organizational, interpersonal, and team-building skills
Ability to work independently, collaborate cross-functionally, manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and learn new technologies
Ability to work Monday–Friday during the business week
Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
Ability to accurately perceive, distinguish, and interpret visual and audio information
Ability to learn tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely workflow decisions
Commitment to company values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
LTD insurance
401(k) with employer match
Pleasant work environment
Competitive compensation
Travel 5% or less