Data Governance Analyst

Allstate Insurance Company; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance company as a Data Governance Analyst, where you will contribute to data integrity and governance efforts. This hybrid role is ideal for recent graduates with a quantitative background. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and numerous employee benefits while making a positive impact.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee discounts

Good Office program

Student Loan Payment Matching Program

Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program

Annual Wellness allowance

Personal reflection day

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of experience in a quantitative field.
• Intermediate SQL coding and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the rollout of Data Governance platform.
• Analyze and manipulate large structured and unstructured datasets.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Effective communicator

Education

Post-secondary degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Visio

SQL

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, airbags, and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

Who is Allstate:

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. The company is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years and prioritizes supporting employees and fostering an inclusive, welcoming corporate culture. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving, and volunteerism. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to provide reassurance with its "You’re in Good Hands" promise.

Through our Employee Value Proposition, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity, and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options, and truly enjoy the work they do.

Benefits to joining Allstate

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)
• Good Office program (receive up to $400 back after purchasing office equipment)
• Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans
• Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer-matched contributions
• Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing
• Personal reflection day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Working within the community and giving back!

Role Overview

The Data Governance Analyst contributes to the overall success of Allstate’s Data Governance program by ensuring that strategic objectives are met. This role involves enforcing data standards, policies, and procedures, and collaborating with internal teams to maintain data integrity supporting business objectives. An excellent opportunity for a recent graduate.

Role Designation:

Hybrid

Accountabilities:

1. Assist in the rollout of Allstate’s Data Governance (DG) platform by onboarding authoritative data sources into Informatica’s Intelligent Data Management Cloud.
2. Provide support to lines of business and project teams on Data Practices such as Data Catalog, Data Quality, Classification, and Metadata Management.
3. Analyze and manipulate large structured and unstructured datasets.
4. Track metrics and program milestones for reporting to senior management.
5. Develop a deep understanding of DG at the practitioner level.

Qualifications:

• Up to 2 years of experience with a post-secondary degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Analytical mindset, structured thinker, and effective communicator.
• Intermediate in Excel and Visio.
• Intermediate SQL coding and documentation skills.
• Experience with technical and business metadata from structured data.
• Experience defining Data Quality rules and thresholds with data producers.
• Ability to analyze data issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide solutions.
• Knowledge of industry standards like DCAM/DAMA or CDMP.
• Knowledge of Agile Frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with Data Catalog/Governance tools using Informatica (preferred), Alation, Collibra, or Purview.

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity to develop your skills, challenge the status quo, and impact the future positively. We embrace connection and belonging, and our awards for inclusivity and diversity demonstrate our commitment to empowering everyone to lead, drive change, and give back.

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