Data Governance Analyst

Federated Hermes; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Federated Hermes is seeking a Data Governance Analyst in Warrendale, PA to join the Enterprise Data Office. The role focuses on analyzing and implementing data governance tools, establishing standards, and advancing the data governance framework across the enterprise.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, collaborate with IT and business units, and help define the data governance strategy while supporting AI-enabled data solutions and dashboards.

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 background preferred
• Strong SQL and data profiling skills; knowledge of BI tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Analyze, define, implement, and promote data governance tools and assets
• Define strategy for data governance solutions and roadmaps
• Establish standards for data quality, accuracy, and completeness
• Collaborate to leverage AI to accelerate adoption of governance tools
• Lead global data governance projects ensuring requirements are met across data domains
• Document data governance use cases and business needs, including metadata management

Skills

SQL

Data governance

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Science

Master’s degree in Information Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Federated Hermes Career Opportunity #9642

Data Governance Analyst – Enterprise Data Office, Warrendale, Pennsylvania

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.

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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.