Data Governance Analyst

U.S. Financial Technology

. Support daily governance operations across catalog, lineage, and data classification/tagging processes .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,250 - $107,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance processes, including cataloging, lineage, and data classification/tagging, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence. Proficient in utilizing governance platforms such as Collibra and MS Purview, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovative solutions.

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Data GovernanceCollibra DIPGovernance Frameworks (DCAM, DAMA-DMBOK, NIST)Data Analytics and BI ToolsCloud Data Technologies (AWS, Snowflake)

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceMetadata ManagementGovernance Workflow ExecutionKPI MonitoringProcess Documentation (SOPs, User Guides)Technical Design and ConfigurationRisk ManagementInformation SecurityData Quality PrinciplesAI-Driven Governance Solutions

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsAnalytical SkillsPlanning SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

CollibraMS PurviewCloud Technologies (AWS, Snowflake)Governance Platforms

Industry Keywords

Data Governance FrameworksCompliance StandardsRisk ManagementPrivacyAudit Evidence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support daily governance operations across catalog, lineage, and data classification/tagging processes
Partner with the data governance program lead and solution architects to drive consistent process adoption across domains
Support data stewards’ adoption of tool-based governance processes and monitor execution
Operationalize governance standards and control-based processes
Generate risk and audit evidence of governance workflow execution
Develop process-related SOPs, user guides, and trainings
Contribute to the creation and execution of a strategic data governance roadmap
Manage timely execution of data cataloging, lineage, and sensitivity tagging processes in Collibra, MS Purview, and other governance platforms
Define and assist with technical design, configuration, and deployment of governance platforms
Develop and maintain SOPs, user guides, and user training
Onboard and support data stewards, ensuring compliance with governance workflows
Collaborate with compliance, risk, and audit teams to validate control effectiveness and prepare required evidence
Monitor, measure, and maintain the health of data catalog, lineage products/assets, process workflows, and marketplace content
Identify opportunities to improve or automate governance workflows and user experience
Enhance system components for scalability, performance, and self-service enablement
Evaluate and pilot AI-driven governance solutions
Participate in agile backlog/sprint planning, prioritization, delivery reviews, and retrospectives
Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture while demonstrating organizational values, ethics, and compliance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in information management, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field
Minimum 3 years experience in data governance, metadata management and platform DevOps administration
Hands-on experience with governance workflow execution within Collibra DIP or other equivalent platform/applications
Experience building reports or dashboards for governance and KPI monitoring – preferred
Working knowledge of governance frameworks (DCAM, DAMA-DMBOK, NIST) and data quality principles
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to partner across business, risk and technology teams
Strong analytical, planning and communication skills, with ability to partner effectively with internal and external business and IT teams
Continuous learning and innovative mindset, especially towards AI-enabled data management and governance solutions
Ability and willingness to learn modern technologies
Risk Management, Information Security, Privacy and Compliance related experience is a plus
Direct experience with industry frameworks, including DMBOK, EDM DCAM or EDM CDMC is preferred
Direct experience with data analytics and BI tools
Knowledge of Cloud data technologies in AWS, Snowflake
Possession of excellent communication, analytics and problem-solving skills
Successful completion of a background investigation, which may also include a credit check for positions in some areas of the business

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus
401k match
Healthcare coverage
PTO
Broad range of other benefits