Data governance operations

Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting is seeking experienced professionals to govern data across banking operations. You will implement and continuously improve the data governance framework, manage metadata, and ensure lineage traceability across systems.

Collaboration with Data Owners, Stewards, and regulatory teams is essential to sustain quality and compliance. The role emphasizes training, awareness, and stakeholder engagement to enhance data ownership and governance controls within a financial

Qualifications

• Experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Metadata Management, or Data Lineage within banking/financial services.
• Knowledge of KDEs, KDU, data ownership, and data stewardship.
• Familiarity with data governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Alation, IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Banks Data Governance Framework across BUs and SUs.
• Coordinate governance activities and prepare meeting materials, action tracking, and dashboards.
• Monitor adherence to governance policies, track data-related issues and remediation plans.
• Maintain enterprise metadata repository and business glossary; document KDEs and KDU processes.
• Ensure end-to-end data lineage is documented across systems, with sourcing, movement, and regulatory reporting.
• Support training programs and stakeholder awareness on data governance principles.

Skills

Data Governance

Metadata Management

Data Lineage

KDE/KDU

Stakeholder Management

Training & Awareness

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Alation

IBM Watson KC

Job description

Key Responsibilities1. Data Governance OperationsSupport the implementation and continuous improvement of the Banks Data Governance Framework.Coordinate data governance activities across Business Units (BUs) and Support Units (SUs).Facilitate collaboration with Data Owners, Data Stewards, and key stakeholders.Support governance forums, working groups, and committees through meeting preparation, reporting, and action tracking.Monitor adherence to data governance policies, standards, and procedures.Track data-related issues, remediation plans, and governance performance metrics.Prepare regular governance reports and management dashboards.2. Metadata Management, Data Lineage & KDU/KDE GovernanceMaintain and enhance the enterprise metadata repository and business glossary.Coordinate the identification, documentation, and approval of Critical Data Elements (KDEs) and Key Data Usage (KDU) processes.Facilitate the documentation and maintenance of end-to-end data lineage across systems, applications, and reports.Ensure lineage captures data sourcing, transformation, movement, consumption, and regulatory reporting requirements.Maintain data asset inventories and support metadata quality assessments.Monitor the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of metadata, lineage, and data ownership information.Collaborate with business and technology teams to resolve metadata and lineage gaps.3. Data Analytics & Regulatory Reporting SupportPartner with business, analytics, and reporting teams to understand data requirements.Support data discovery and sourcing through metadata and lineage capabilities.Facilitate access to trusted, governed, and well-documented data for analytics and reporting.Assist in establishing consistent data definitions, standards, and business rules.Support regulatory reporting, management reporting, and strategic analytics initiatives through appropriate governance controls.Help ensure critical reporting data is traceable, well-defined, and properly governed.4. Data Governance Training & AwarenessDevelop and deliver data governance training programs for Business Units and Support Units.Design and maintain bank-wide e-learning modules covering data governance principles, policies, standards, and framework requirements.Conduct awareness initiatives to promote data ownership, stewardship, and accountability.Support onboarding and refresher training for Data Owners, Data Stewards, and other stakeholders.Monitor training participation and effectiveness.Identify opportunities to improve training content and governance awareness.5. Stakeholder Management & Regulatory SupportCollaborate with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Technology Teams, Risk Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit.Act as a subject matter resource on data governance, metadata management, and data lineage practices.Facilitate communication and coordination across business and technology stakeholders.Support regulatory reviews, internal audits, and compliance assessments related to data governance and management.Assist stakeholders in addressing data governance observations and remediation requirements.6. Continuous Improvement & Data Governance ToolsIdentify opportunities to improve data governance processes, operating models, and governance controls.Promote automation and operational efficiency in metadata, lineage, and governance maintenance.Support the implementation, configuration, and enhancement of data governance platforms such as Collibra, Informatica, or equivalent tools.Drive improvements in metadata quality, lineage coverage, data ownership, and governance reporting.Contribute to the development of governance standards, procedures, and best practices.Required Skills & ExperienceExperience in Data Governance, Data Management, Metadata Management, or Data Lineage within the banking or financial services sector.Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models.Hands-on experience with metadata repositories, business glossaries, data catalogs, and lineage documentation.Knowledge of Critical Data Elements (KDEs), Key Data Usage (KDU), data ownership, and data stewardship.Experience working with Data Owners, Data Stewards, technology teams, and regulatory reporting stakeholders.Familiarity with data governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Alation, IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog, or equivalent platforms.Understanding of data quality, regulatory reporting, and data management controls.Strong stakeholder management, communication, documentation, and presentation skills.Experience in developing training programs, e-learning content, or data governance awareness initiatives.Strong analytical, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.