Data Governance Analyst - Shape Our Data Foundation

Holman Fenwick Willan LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Holman Fenwick Willan LLP is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to help shape the Firm's data governance framework. The role focuses on establishing data ownership, metadata, and data quality controls across the business.

You will collaborate with Data Stewards and stakeholders, develop documentation, and deliver Power BI dashboards to support data governance activities. A 2–4 year background in similar roles is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• 2–4 years’ experience in a similar role (Business Analyst or Data Governance Analyst).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of data management, data governance, data quality and metadata principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across business and technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Data Stewards and business stakeholders to understand their data needs and requirements, supporting adoption of the Data Governance Framework.
• Maintaining and adopting the Metadata Register, including the Business Data Glossary, Data Dictionary, and Data Quality Rules.
• Developing and maintaining data lineage information to map data creation, capture, transformation, sharing and use.
• Developing user stories, use cases and functional requirements, prioritising issues and actions through governance processes.
• Establishing and managing reference data and lists processes with clear ownership and approvals.
• Developing and delivering Data Steward training, communications and guidance.
• Promoting adoption and use of data artefacts and standards across the Firm.
• Supporting implementation of the Data Strategy through initiatives to improve data management and resolve data-related issues.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Metadata management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Holman Fenwick Willan LLP is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to help shape the Firm's data governance framework. The role focuses on establishing data ownership, metadata, and data quality controls across the business.

You will collaborate with Data Stewards and stakeholders, develop documentation, and deliver Power BI dashboards to support data governance activities. A 2–4 year background in similar roles is preferred.