Senior Business Data Governance Analyst

Insight Global; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Senior Business Data Governance Analyst to bridge business stakeholders and the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) team. You will translate business questions into data requirements, investigate anomalies, validate quality, and deliver insights through dashboards.

The role requires strong SQL, data literacy, and communication skills to connect technical teams with business leaders across Azure-based data environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, data management, or related field.
• Experience with EDW or large enterprise data environments.
• Experience translating business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical requirements for engineering and data teams.
• Investigate data discrepancies and perform root cause analysis across source systems.
• Validate data accuracy and troubleshoot data transformations and movements.
• Create and maintain source-to-target mapping documentation.
• Develop and support data quality initiatives and governance practices.
• Build dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings and recommendations.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Data governance

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL Server

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Purview

Informatica

Collibra

Job description

Job Description

Our client in the banking and financial services industry, is seeking a Senior Business Data Governance Analyst to serve as the critical liaison between business stakeholders and the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) team.

This role is responsible for translating business questions into data requirements, investigating data anomalies, validating data quality, performing SQL-based analysis, and providing insights through dashboards and reporting.

The ideal candidate combines strong SQL skills, business acumen, critical thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

The team operates in a Microsoft-centric environment and supports an enterprise data platform built on Azure and transitioning to Microsoft Fabric.

What Success Looks LikeIn this role, you will:Help business leaders understand and trust enterprise dataIdentify the root cause of reporting and data quality issuesTranslate complex business questions into actionable data solutionsBridge communication between business stakeholders and technical teamsEnable more effective decision-making through accurate data and reporting

Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with business stakeholders to understand reporting, analytics, and operational data needsTranslate business requirements into technical requirements for engineering and data teamsInvestigate data discrepancies and perform root cause analysis across source systems, data lake, and warehouse environmentsValidate data accuracy and troubleshoot issues related to transformations, business logic, and data movementPerform data analysis using SQL Server and enterprise data assetsCreate and maintain source-to-target mapping documentationDevelop and support data quality initiatives and governance practicesBuild dashboards and visualizations using Power BI to communicate findings and recommendationsPresent analytical insights and data findings to business leadersCollaborate closely with data engineers, data modelers, and business partners to ensure successful delivery of data solutions

Skills and Requirements

5+ years of experience in data analysis, data management, business data analysis, or similarExtensive SQL Server experienceExperience working within Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) or large-scale enterprise data environmentsExperience investigating data issues and performing root cause analysisExperience gathering requirements and translating business needs into technical solutionsExperience with source-to-target mapping and data flow analysisExperience building reports and dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization toolsStrong communication skills with the ability to engage both business stakeholders and technical teamsStrong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilitiesBanking, financial services, or fintech experienceBachelor's degree in a related disciplineExperience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure data technologiesExperience with data governance concepts including data quality, lineage, cataloging, and business glossary managementExposure to governance tools such as Informatica, Collibra, Alteryx, Microsoft Purview, or similar platformsExperience working in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environmentsMicrosoft certifications such as Azure Fundamentals or Fabric certifications

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].