Sr. Consultant, Data Governance

Northern Trust Corp; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Bengaluru seeks a Sr. Consultant for Data Governance to partner with data owners, stewards and control functions. You will enable enterprise data governance programs, improve data quality, and ensure retention and records policies are met.

The role emphasizes advisory support, analytics, and adoption across data domains. The ideal candidate brings 10–13 years of data governance experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and familiarity with governance frameworks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 10–13 years in data governance or related fields.
• Experience implementing governance controls and data quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with data owners and stewards to analyze data issues and improve data quality.
• Support metadata, catalog and data lineage governance across domains.
• Enable governance workflows and lifecycle processes with auditability.
• Engage stakeholders; deliver training and adoption sessions for governance practices.
• Ensure alignment with records management and data retention policies.
• Contribute to audit readiness and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data quality

Records management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Training & enablement

Governance frameworks

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Collibra

Job description

## Sr. Consultant, Data GovernanceApplylocations: Bangalore, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 30, 2026 (10 days left to apply)job requisition id: R156538**About Northern Trust** As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. This role sits within the **Data Management Enablement (DME) Center of Excellence (COE)** and focuses on supporting enterprise data governance practices across the organization. The associate acts as a **governance advisor and enablement partner**, helping business and data stakeholders improve how data is managed, governed, and retained.The role emphasizes **analysis, governance oversight, and stakeholder support** rather than heavy technical development. It plays a key role in **driving adoption of data governance standards**, improving data quality, and ensuring alignment with **records management and data retention requirements**.## **Key Responsibilities**### **Data Governance & Quality Support*** Partner with data owners and stewards to **analyze data issues and improve data quality practices*** Support the definition and monitoring of **data quality rules** aligned to business needs* Perform **data analysis, validation checks, and issue investigation** to identify root causes and drive resolution* Provide insights and recommendations to strengthen **data governance controls**### **Metadata, Catalog & Lineage Governance*** Support the organization and maintenance of **business metadata and data definitions*** Ensure data assets are **properly classified, documented, and aligned to governance standards*** Assist stakeholders in understanding **data flows and lineage** to improve transparency and trust### **Workflow & Governance Process Enablement*** Support and enhance governance workflows (e.g., **approvals, issue management, certifications, and lifecycle processes**)* Improve **traceability, auditability, and consistency** of governance processes* Provide **day-to-day support** to users on governance tools and processes### **Stakeholder Engagement & Adoption*** Act as a **trusted advisor to business and data teams**, guiding them on governance best practices* Conduct **training sessions, office hours, and user support** to increase adoption* Translate business needs into **practical governance solutions and improvements**### **Records Management & Data Retention*** Ensure governance practices align with **enterprise records management and retention policies*** Support **data classification, retention scheduling, and defensible disposition processes*** Partner with compliance and legal teams to ensure data is managed in accordance with **regulatory and internal retention requirements*** Promote awareness and adoption of **records management standards across data domains**### **Audit, Risk & Continuous Improvement*** Support **audit readiness and regulatory compliance** (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR, internal policies)* Contribute to governance reporting and **evidence tracking*** Identify opportunities to enhance **governance processes, controls, and efficiency*** Support emerging capabilities such as **AI-assisted data classification and governance insights**## **Required Skills & Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field* **10–13 years of experience** in **data governance, data management, data quality, or records management*** Strong understanding of **data governance frameworks and operating models*** Experience supporting **metadata, data quality, lineage, and governance processes*** Solid knowledge of **records management and data retention principles*** Strong analytical skills with ability to **interpret data issues and recommend solutions*** Proven experience working with **business stakeholders, data stewards, and control functions*** Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills* Ability to **educate, influence, and drive adoption of governance practices**## **Preferred Skills*** Experience working in **regulated environments** (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR)* Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra or similar platforms)* Exposure to **data classification, retention schedules, legal holds, and disposition processes*** Awareness of **emerging AI capabilities in data governance**