Sr Consultant, Data Governance

Northern Trust Corp; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust seeks a data governance leader to drive enterprise data quality initiatives from Pune. The role involves partnering with business and technology stakeholders to implement governance policies, establish data standards, and deliver robust data controls across domains.

The candidate will guide governance programs, oversee metadata assets, and mentor junior staff. The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve data reliability and support strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management or related field.
• Significant experience in Data Quality, Data Governance, or Enterprise Data Management.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python or similar languages.
• Experience with Collibra Data Quality, Collibra Data Catalog or similar platforms.
• Experience in designing BI solutions using Power BI or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage with data owners, data consumers, custodians, and senior stakeholders to advise on data quality governance strategies.
• Translate complex business challenges into scalable data quality controls and monitoring capabilities.
• Develop data quality controls using SQL, Python, and automation across enterprise platforms.
• Create executive dashboards and data visualizations with Power BI to communicate data quality trends and risks.
• Lead root cause analyses and coordinate cross-functional remediation with technology teams.
• Develop and promote data governance standards, metadata assets, and governance repositories (e.g., Collibra).
• Mentor junior team members and influence enterprise data governance initiatives.

Skills

Data quality

Data governance

SQL

Python

Power BI

Collibra

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/CS/Data Management

Tools

Collibra Data Quality

Collibra Data Catalog

Power BI

Incorta

Job description

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.

Summary

Under minimal supervision, independently leads and advances data quality initiatives across the organization by implementing, enhancing, and governing enterprise data quality frameworks, methodologies, and controls. Drives the establishment, adoption, and continuous improvement of data governance policies, standards, processes, and best practices to strengthen data quality and support business objectives across multiple domains. Serves as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders, providing thought leadership and influencing enterprise data management and governance strategies.

Role Responsibilities

• Ability to independently engage with data owners, data consumers, custodians, and senior stakeholders across multiple domains to provide expert consultation on data quality strategy, governance practices, and implementation approaches.
• Ability to partner with business stakeholders to identify, analyze, and prioritize complex business challenges, translating them into scalable data quality controls, monitoring capabilities, and measurable outcomes.
• Ability to design, develop, and optimize data quality controls using SQL, Python, or similar technologies, while establishing automated monitoring, scheduling, and reporting solutions leveraging tools such as Control-M and other enterprise platforms.
• Ability to develop executive-level dashboards and data visualizations using platforms such as Power BI, effectively communicating data quality trends, risks, root causes, and business impacts.
• Acts as a recognized subject matter expert and drives knowledge sharing across business units.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis of complex data quality issues, coordinate cross-functional remediation efforts, and partner with technology teams to implement sustainable solutions at the source.
• Assess, design, and implement strategies that reduce data redundancy and improve the consistency, reliability, and fitness of data used for business decision-making.
• Proactively recommend enhancements to business processes, controls, and monitoring frameworks.
• Lead the development and enhancement of data management standards, processes, controls, and metadata assets, including business glossaries, data dictionaries, and governance repositories such as Collibra.
• Lead and support governance reviews, compliance assessments, monitoring activities, and control testing to ensure ongoing adherence to enterprise data governance policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members and consultants, contributing to capability development and promoting consistent adoption of data quality and governance standards.
• Influence strategic data governance initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, operational efficiencies, and enterprise-wide data quality enhancement.

The following experience is required and/or preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field, with significant experience in Data Quality, Data Governance, or Enterprise Data Management.
• Demonstrated experience leading data quality initiatives and working with business and technology stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
• Strong experience with Collibra Data Quality, Collibra Data Catalog, or comparable enterprise data governance and metadata management platforms preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and experience with Python or other programming languages used for data analysis, automation, and quality monitoring.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, data integration, data lineage, and data management principles.
• Experience designing and developing business intelligence and data visualization solutions using Power BI, Incorta, or similar analytics platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Data Governance, Data Quality, Master Data Management, Metadata Management, and Enterprise Data Management concepts and best practices.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical and data governance concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive change, and lead cross-functional initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills required.
• Recognized expertise in Data Governance and Data Quality methodologies, including experience establishing standards, controls, and monitoring frameworks.
• Highly adaptable, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe. Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more. Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

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