Data Governance Specialist

Data Governance Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Governance Specialist to drive the adoption and implementation of the organization's data governance framework. This role will partner closely with business and support units to establish effective governance practices, promote responsible data use, and enhance data quality, ownership, and accountability across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain processes, standards, playbooks, and operating procedures that support enterprise data governance objectives, including data ownership, data stewardship, responsible data use, and data quality management.

• Partner with business and support units to establish effective operating models, roles, and accountability structures that promote adherence to data governance and responsible data use frameworks.

• Provide guidance and advisory support to stakeholders on the implementation of data governance standards, policies, and best practices.

• Drive the adoption and utilization of data governance capabilities, tools, and platforms, including metadata management, data lineage, data cataloguing, and data quality solutions.

• Develop and deliver training materials, user guides, workshops, and awareness programmes to build organizational understanding of data governance requirements and practices.

• Facilitate and coordinate enterprise data governance forums, working groups, and governance committees, including agenda planning, stakeholder engagement, meeting administration, and documentation.

• Act as the secretariat for data governance and responsible data use committees, ensuring governance decisions, action items, and key outcomes are properly documented and followed through.

• Monitor and report on data governance adoption, compliance, and effectiveness, identifying areas for continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with data, technology, risk, compliance, and business teams to support strategic data management initiatives and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Data Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, Data Risk, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of data governance principles, including data ownership, stewardship, metadata management, data lineage, data quality, and responsible data use.

• Experience developing governance frameworks, operating models, policies, standards, and procedural documentation.

• Hands-on experience with data governance, metadata, lineage, or data quality tools is advantageous.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage business, technology, and risk functions effectively.

• Excellent analytical, facilitation, communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive governance initiatives in a complex organizational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within banking, financial services, fintech, or other highly regulated industries.

• Knowledge of enterprise data management frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK, BCBS 239, or similar industry standards.

• Experience with data governance platforms, metadata repositories, data lineage tools, or data quality monitoring solutions.

• Relevant certifications in Data Governance, Data Management, Business Analytics, Risk Management, or Information Management would be advantageous.

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