Lead Specialist - Data Governance

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Gallagher in India is seeking a Data Governance Specialist with Collibra expertise to implement data governance methodologies, load metadata, and maintain the data catalog. The role mentors team members on Collibra use and supports data profiling to identify quality issues and root causes.

You will work with data owners, stewards, and custodians to apply governance practices while ensuring privacy and security compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of Collibra experience and data governance expertise.
• Experience with Collibra, metadata, lineage, and data cataloging.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets using Collibra, SQL, and other technologies to identify, describe, and profile data.
• Load business and technical metadata, definitions, and lineage in Collibra and manage the data catalog.
• Guide data owners, stewards, and custodians in the use of Collibra and data governance practices.
• Profile source data to identify data quality issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and maintain data security practices.
• Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Skills

SQL

Data profiling

Data analysis

Data governance

Data privacy

Data security

Metadata management

Agile delivery

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Computers/Maths/Stats

Tools

Collibra Ranger

CDMP Certification

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher in India — where expertise, technology, and purpose come together. Since 2006, Gallagher in India has supported global teams by delivering quality, service, and speed through deep expertise, smart technology, and specialized knowledge services. More than just an operations center, it’s a place where careers grow through collaboration, continuous learning, and purposeful work. We drive efficiency, compliance, and innovation so our teams can focus on serving clients. If you enjoy solving problems and working with purpose, Gallagher is the place where you can grow and feel a sense of belonging.

Overview

Gallagher Center of Excellence is seeking to hire a Data Governance Specialist with Collibra expertise. This role involves implementing our data governance methodology, including identifying and prioritizing data elements for a specific business, documenting business definitions, Data catalogue, technical metadata and lineage, and defining and implementing data governance policies, standards, and processes. The Data Governance Specialist will load metadata into Collibra and use the tool to maintain the data catalog and perform data governance. They will serve as a mentor to team members and other stakeholders on the use of Collibra to put in practice data governance best practices. This role will also support profiling data to identify data quality issues and performing root cause analysis.

How you'll make an impact

Responsibilities:

• Analyze large datasets using Collibra, SQL, and other technologies to identify, describe, and profile data.
• Load business and technical metadata, definitions, and lineage in Collibra and manage the data catalog.
• Guide data owners, stewards, and custodians in the use of Collibra and application of data governance practices.
• Support data quality efforts by profiling source data, defining data quality rules, and performing root cause analysis.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and maintain data security protocols. Implement best practices for data handling, storage, and sharing to protect sensitive information.
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with business analysts, data engineers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

About you

Qualifications:

• Degree: Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Computers/Maths/Stats.
• CDMP Certified, Collibra Ranger etc.

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years Collibra experience
• Entry-Level (0 to 1 Year)
• Mid-Level (1 to 5 Years)
• Senior Level (5 to 8 Years)

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in SQL, and data analysis and profiling tools
• Strong understanding of data analysis and data quality principles
• Familiarity with data governance, data privacy, and security best practices
• Experience with foundational source systems and metadata management
• Ability to document technical attributes, business descriptions, and data lineage
• Agile delivery, including user story grooming and sprint planning, development, and user acceptance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with the team and stakeholders
• Ability to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies

Additional Requirements:

• This position is in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually light to moderate.

Additional Information

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Communityto stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)