Data Governance/Data Quality Analyst

EXL; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL in Gurugram, India, invites a Data Governance professional to lead and shape data stewardship across the organization. You will catalog data assets, classify sensitive data, maintain master data mappings, and drive data quality initiatives.

You\'ll collaborate with IT, data owners and business leaders, enforce GDPR/HIPAA aligned practices, conduct training on Alation and Excel, and manage governance projects to deliver timely, reliable insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance, metadata management, and data stewardship.
• Familiarity with data catalog tools and Excel-based MDM mappings.
• Strong collaboration with IT, data owners and business leads.

Responsibilities

• Data Cataloging: catalog data assets with robust metadata management.
• Data Classification: classify sensitive data (manual/auto).
• Master Data Management: maintain mappings/schemas in Excel.
• Data Quality Assurance: audit data quality with stakeholders.
• Policy & Compliance: enforce GDPR/ HIPAA aligned practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: align data access with business needs.
• Educational Workshops: train teams on Alation and Excel.
• Project Leadership: lead governance projects to timely completion.

Job description

• Data Cataloging: Utilize IDMC to effectively catalog data assets, ensuring robust metadata management and enhancing data discoverability across the organization.
• Data Classification: Support with necessary data classification (manual or automated) around sensitive, critical, confidential data
• Master Data Management: Develop, validate, and maintain detailed mappings and schemas in Excel to manage master data critical for analysis and reporting.
• Data Quality Assurance: Regularly audit and refine data quality, collaborating with IT, Data Owners, Data Stewards, and other stakeholders to rectify discrepancies and maintain high data integrity.
• Policy Implementation and Compliance: Adhere to and enforce strict data management practices that comply with industry regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or specific insurance regulatory standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise between data users, technical teams, and business leaders to align data accessibility with the strategic needs of the actuarial department.
• Educational Workshops and Support: Conduct training sessions and provide ongoing support for Alation and Excel-related data governance practices.
• Project Leadership: Manage and execute data governance projects, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and timely completion.