Data Governance Analyst (m/f/d)

Michael Page; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Our client, a leading international financial institution based in Basel, is expanding its Data Office and seeks a Data Governance Analyst for immediate start. This 2-year contract may extend or convert to permanent based on performance.

The role collaborates with data stewards and technical teams to implement governance frameworks, ensure data quality, and support data-driven decision making across the organization.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or master's degree in information management, CS or related field.
• Certification in data governance or data management preferred.
• 3–5 years in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality or Data Analytics, preferably in financial services.
• Experience as Data Steward, Data Owner or data-focused consultant.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and data quality principles.
• Excellent English writing and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across the organization.
• Team player and collaborative attitude.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with data stewards and stakeholders to address data-related challenges.
• Develop and adopt data governance policies and standards aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify data quality gaps and track remediation.
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate data cleansing, process improvements, and tool implementations.
• Maintain documentation of data processes and best practices.
• Support management reporting and data-driven insights.
• Identify data management risks and mitigation measures.
• Utilize digital tools and automation to improve governance, management and quality.
• Stay updated on data management technologies and standards.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

English writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master’s in information management / CS

Tools

CMDB

Jobbeschreibung

• Key role in building the data governance capabilities
• Long-term project with strong visibility and stakeholder exposure

About Our Client

Our client, a leading international financial institution based in Basel, is expanding its newly established Data Office and is seeking a Data Governance Analyst (m/f/d) for an immediate start.

This is an initial 2-year contract with the possibility of extension and potential conversion to a permanent position, subject to business requirements and performance.

Job Description

• Collaborates with data stewards, business stakeholders and technical teams to address data-related challenges and support solution implementation
• Supports the development and adoption of data governance frameworks, policies and standards aligned with organisational objectives
• Contributes to data quality initiatives by identifying gaps, recommending improvements and tracking remediation efforts
• Performs data analysis to identify trends, inconsistencies and improvement opportunities, and prepares reports and dashboards for stakeholders
• Coordinates data-related initiatives, including data cleansing activities, process enhancements and tool implementations
• Maintains and updates documentation of data processes, workflows and best practices.
• Supports the preparation of management reporting and data-driven insights
• Identifies data management risks and recommends appropriate mitigation measures
• Utilises digital tools and automation to improve data governance, management and quality practices
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies, industry standards and best practices in data management and governance

The Successful Applicant

• Successfully completed bachelor's or master's degree in information management, computer science or a related field
• Professional certification in data governance or data management (eg CMDB) preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Analytics, or a similar field, ideally within Financial Services or another highly regulated environment
• Practical experience working as a Data Steward, Data Owner, Data Governance professional, or on data-focused consulting engagements
• Solid understanding of Data Governance frameworks, Data Quality principles, and Data Management best practices
• Very good writing skills in English
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across the organisation at all levels
• Excellent team player

What's on Offer

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape data governance, improve data quality and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to maximise the strategic value of data.

Contact

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7081185