Data Governance Analyst

Federated Hermes, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Volunteer day

Women in Investing ERG

Job summary

Federated Hermes, Inc. is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to join the Enterprise Data Office in Warrendale, PA. You will analyze, define, implement, and promote the effective use of data governance tools across the organization, including AI-enabled solutions.

You will help establish standards for data quality, collaborate on a global governance strategy, and drive projects with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes metadata management, data lineage, and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Information Science or comparable field; Master’s preferred
• Minimum 7 years of data governance or data management experience
• Experience leading enterprise-wide transformational projects
• Financial sector experience with asset management preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, BI tools, and analytical tools
• Hands-on AI tools to improve processes
• Strong SQL and data profiling skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze, define, implement and promote effective use of data governance tools
• Refine strategy and roadmap for data governance solutions
• Establish standards for data quality across managed data
• Collaborate to leverage AI for data governance adoption
• Lead standardized usage of metadata management across global business
• Document data governance use cases with stakeholder units
• Manage data governance projects and ensure requirements are met
• Maintain relationships with GTO, Enterprise Data Operations and Compliance
• Deliver data governance training and progress dashboards
• Author/groom descriptive documentation and mentor team members

Skills

SQL

Data profiling

BI tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Data governance

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Information Science

Master's in Information Science

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Copilot

Job description

Data Governance Analyst

Federated Hermes Career Opportunity #9642

Federated Hermes, Inc., a global leader in active, responsible investing, is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to join our Enterprise Data Office based in our Warrendale, Pennsylvania office.

What You’ll Do

This position is part of the Enterprise Data team under Global Technology Organization. In this role, you will analyze, define implement and promote the appropriate and effective utilization of our data governance tools.

• With high degree of independence and general direction from management; analyze, define, implement, and promote appropriate and effective utilization of our data governance tools as well as other enterprise assets such as Copilot, Sharepoint, Power BI and other business accelerators.
• Analyze and refine our Global Data Office data governance solutions strategy, identifying the principles, objectives, key components, and roadmap for cultivation of our Data Governance solutions toolset going forward.
• Establish standards for the data governance solutions to ensure that all managed data is concise, accurate, complete, and current.
• In conjunction with the Global Technology Organization, Advance Analytics & Business Intelligence and others, define a strategy to leverage Federated Hermes’ adoption of AI to accelerate the adoption and usability of the Global Data Office’s suit of Data Governance applications.
• Lead the analysis and definition of standardized, consistent usage of data governance tools across the global Federated Hermes businesses particularly focused on metadata management and data quality associated with our Data Governance Framework.
• Collaborate with business units to identify and document data governance use cases and needs associated with our data governance toolset for example, citizen development utilization of our data catalog, glossary, etc.
• Serve as Global Data Office project lead in collaboration with GTO on project management for data governance-related systems projects, particularly ensuring business requirements across all Data Domains are implemented and ensure a seamless transition to the target state solution.
• Maintain collaborative relationships and alignment with strategic partners across the enterprise, particularly with GTO, Enterprise Data Operations, Internal Audit, and Compliance.
• As needed, assist with development and delivery of data governance training to business units to promote effective usage of our data governance solutions.
• Develop and deliver progress monitoring reports and dashboards that describe the progress and adoption of our data governance solutions.
• Author and maintain descriptive/illustrative documentation pertaining to our data governance solutions.
• Mentor Junior Global Data Office Team members

This position offers a hybrid schedule (in-office/remote) and is located in Federated Hermes’ Warrendale, Pennsylvania office (15086).

The Expertise We are Looking For

• Bachelor degree in Information Science or comparable field of study, or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree in Information Science preferred
• Minimum 7 years of data governance or data management experience required, background in preferred
• Experience leading enterprise-wide transformational projects and coordinating activities across multiple departments
• Previous financial sector experience required with asset management background preferable
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications, BI reporting solutions, and analytical tools.
• Hands on experience of leveraging AI tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes
• Strong SQL skills and data profiling skills preferred

Our Investment in You

We believe our employees are our most important asset! Therefore, we offer benefits programs designed to help you and your family thrive, training programs to advance your professional development and opportunities for you to give back to the community. Our offerings include:

• A competitive total compensation package, including bonus programs designed to recognize and incentivize our employees to do their best every day.
• Time off programs including paid vacation, parental leave and a volunteer day to help you stay healthy and connected to the things that are important.
• Opportunities to expand your professional network within the firm and the community through participation in programs such as the Women in Investing Employee Resource Business Group and the University Ambassador Program.

About Federated Hermes

At Federated Hermes, our goals are to help individuals invest and retire better, to help our clients achieve better risk-adjusted returns, and to contribute to the positive outcomes in the wider world. We pledge to always putting our clients first and to acting responsibly and transparently. Our commitment to active, responsible investment has enabled us to become a leading investment manager serving investors around the world.

We provide career opportunities that enable our employees to grow and meet their career aspirations while balancing the needs of their personal lives. We offer a collaborative environment that promotes doing things the right way and always with integrity, sharing ideas to drive positive change, and following through on our commitments. We are motivated by a higher purpose and always consider the impact of our work. We promote teamwork and foster a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where unique perspectives, ideas and experiences are recognized and appreciated for the contributions they bring.

EOE Including Disability / Vets

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also comply with applicable government contractor obligations, including ensuring veterans and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities consistent with current federal, state and local laws and regulations. Federated Hermes will also make reasonable accommodations for the religious practices of beliefs of applicants and employees, as well as for mental health or physical disability needs.

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.