Data Governance Specialist
About the role
The Opportunity
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controlsDefine and operationalise governance roles, including data owners, data stewards, and related decision-making forums
- Drive improvements in data quality, metadata management, lineage, and issue management processes
Work with business and technology stakeholders to embed governance requirements into processes, platforms, and reportingSupport regulatory and risk-related data initiatives by ensuring traceability, accountability, and control over critical data assets
Skills and Attributes
- Bachelor's and/or master's degree in information systems, data management, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in data governance, data management or regulatory data environments
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, operating models and policies
- Knowledge of data ownership/ stewardship models
- Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Microsoft Purview, Informatica, or similar)
- Familiarity with financial services and/or regulatory environments Understanding of data lineage, metadata and data quality frameworks
- Ability to translate business requirements into governance controls
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with both business and technical stakeholders
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Certifications (optional)
- DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
- Collibra certification
- Microsoft certifications related to Purview, Azure, or Data governance
What we offer
At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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