Data Governance Analyst

JCW Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to join its growing data team within a leading financial institution. This role is ideal for someone early in their data career who wants to learn from experienced leaders and help shape how a large organization manages its data.

You will support the rollout of governance policies, maintain the data catalog and metadata, run data quality checks and collaborate with business and IT to promote strong data practices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in data governance, data quality, data management, analytics or related area.
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, business, finance, data science or related field.
• Working knowledge of SQL and strong Excel; exposure to governance/catalog tools is a plus.
• Experience in financial services or regulated industry is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the rollout of data governance policies, standards and procedures across the business.
• Maintaining the data catalog, business glossary and metadata.
• Running data quality checks, tracking issues and working with data owners to fix them.
• Helping document data lineage and critical data elements.
• Partnering with business, IT, risk and compliance teams to promote good data practices.
• Preparing reports and metrics on data quality and governance progress.

Skills

SQL

Excel

data governance

data quality

data management

analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Microsoft Purview

Job description

JCW Group is partnering with a leading financial institution to find a Data Governance Analyst to join their growing data team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their data career who wants to learn from experienced leaders and help shape how a large organization manages its data.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the rollout of data governance policies, standards and procedures across the business
• Maintaining the data catalog, business glossary and metadata
• Running data quality checks, tracking issues and working with data owners to fix them
• Helping document data lineage and critical data elements
• Partnering with business, IT, risk and compliance teams to promote good data practices
• Preparing reports and metrics on data quality and governance progress

What they're looking for:

• 3–5 years of experience in data governance, data quality, data management, analytics or a related area
• A bachelor's degree in information systems, business, finance, data science or a related field
• Working knowledge of SQL and strong Excel skillsExposure to governance or catalog tools such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica or Microsoft Purview is a plus
• Financial services or other regulated industry experience is a bonus
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to explain data topics clearly to non-technical colleagues
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn

JCW Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.