Data Risk Governance Analyst

Kelly Mitchell; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a Data Risk Governance Analyst in Plano, TX. This contract role supports data mapping, governance reviews, and data onboarding for a large acquisition. You will work with SQL and Python to analyze datasets, ensure data classifications, and manage risk controls in a regulated financial services environment.

The position offers hybrid work with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, and potential conversion after 6+ months based on performance.

Qualifications

• Financial Services data knowledge and experience.
• Experience handling sensitive customer data in regulated environments.
• Experience supporting governance, risk, and process operations.
• Ability to perform high-volume, accurate data review.

Responsibilities

• Execute metadata governance and stewardship for dataset requests.
• Review and certify dataset classifications and sensitive data attributes (PII, etc.).
• Support external data sharing reviews with partners.
• Map data during integration of acquired datasets.
• Conduct schema validation and privacy tag reviews.
• Identify and remediate data risk issues and controls.
• Prepare governance reports for leadership.
• Analyze governance metrics to identify trends and improvements.
• Use SQL and Python to extract, manipulate, and validate data.
• Support risk governance cycles and data quality initiatives.
• Collaborate across business, risk, governance, and tech teams.

Skills

SQL for data extraction

Python scripting

Data governance

Data risk management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a major financial services provider, is seeking a Data Risk Governance Analyst to support a large acquisition and integration effort involving data mapping, governance reviews, data movement analysis, and dataset onboarding. The ideal candidate has financial services data experience, strong technical and analytical skills, and acute attention to detail. This role focuses on data governance, risk management, metadata reviews, external data sharing, and governance controls, with SQL and Python used to support technical analysis.

Contract Details

• Duration: Contract through EOY 2027 with potential conversion after 6+ months based on performance and business need
• Location: Plano. TX
• Work Model: Hybrid

Core Responsibilities

• Execute metadata governance and stewardship processes for dataset creation and modification requests
• Review and certify dataset classifications, security labels, and sensitive data attributes (PII, Human Data, Credit Data, etc.)
• Support external data sharing reviews and governance activities between the company and third parties
• Perform data mapping activities associated with integrating newly acquired business data into existing environments
• Conduct schema validation and privacy tag reviews for datasets
• Identify, track, and help remediate data risk issues and control deficiencies
• Execute data risk controls and prepare governance reporting for leadership consumption
• Analyze process and governance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Utilize SQL and Python to extract, manipulate, analyze, and validate data
• Support risk governance action cycles and data quality initiatives
• Collaborate across business, risk, governance, and technical teams to resolve data-related issues
• Leverage AI tools where appropriate to improve efficiency and support analysis efforts

Required Skills & Experience (Must-Haves)

• Financial Services data experience
• Experience working with sensitive customer information, regulated data environments, and large datasets
• Experience supporting data governance, data risk, risk management, process management, or business process operations
• Ability to perform detailed, high-volume review work with strong accuracy and consistency
• Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and analysis
• Working knowledge of Python for scripting and data manipulation
• Experience interpreting policies, procedures, and controls
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills & Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree
• Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Business Process Management, or Project Management certifications
• Data Governance or Data Risk Management experience
• Experience supporting data integration, acquisition, or migration projects
• Metadata management experience
• External data sharing governance experience
• Experience utilizing AI tools for data analysis or workflow optimization
• Risk or Data certifications (CDMP, CRISC, FRM, PMI-RMP, CRMP, CIMP, etc.)

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong cultural fit and team-first mindset
• Flexible and adaptable utility-player mentality
• Comfortable balancing governance, risk, and technical responsibilities
• High attention to detail in repetitive review activities
• Critical thinker who proactively identifies risk concerns
• Self-starter who can operate with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new business processes and technologies
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment

Work Environment

• Location: Plano, TX
• Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $35.00 and $50.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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