Data Governance Analyst
Benefits: Competitive salary Location Remote (Candidates must reside in CT, NY, MA, or PA) Experience Level Senior Level (5+ years in data governance / financial services) Role Overview The Senior Data Governance Analyst / Data Steward leads enterprise data governance, data quality, and metadata management initiatives within a regulated financial services environment. This role acts as a key liaison between business and technical teams to ensure data is accurate, trusted, compliant, and effectively managed across its lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Data Governance & Stewardship Serve as Data Steward for assigned domains and governance initiatives Act as liaison across business, Data Engineering, Risk, Compliance, and Security Support governance committees and promote enterprise data standards Data Quality Management Identify and resolve data quality issues Define and monitor data quality metrics and KPIs Drive root cause analysis and remediation efforts Metadata & Data Cataloging Maintain business glossaries, data dictionaries, and metadata repositories Support data catalog and lineage documentation initiatives Document source-to-target mappings and data flows Data Lineage & Controls Maintain data lineage within Databricks / Unity Catalog Document data transformations, dependencies, and ownership Support impact assessments for system and data changes Regulatory Compliance & Risk Ensure compliance with GLBA, NCUA, FFIEC, CFPB, and security standards Support audits and regulatory reviews Partner with Risk and Compliance teams on governance controls Data Access Governance Review and approve data access requests Support RBAC and data protection requirements Ensure secure and compliant data usage Stakeholder Engagement & Training Educate stakeholders on governance policies and data standards Facilitate collaboration between business and technical teams Provide training on data quality and stewardship practices
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or data-related field 5+ years of experience in data governance, data stewardship, or data management 5+ years of experience in financial services or other regulated industries Strong experience with: Data governance frameworks and stewardship Data quality management and metadata management Data lineage, catalogs, and business glossaries Experience with Databricks, Unity Catalog, SQL, and data warehousing Knowledge of financial regulatory frameworks (GLBA, FFIEC, NCUA, etc.) Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Data governance certifications (DAMA CDMP, DGSP) Experience with MDM and enterprise governance programs Experience implementing data catalog or metadata platforms Strong background in financial services data environments Core Skills & Attributes Strong governance, data quality, and compliance mindset Ability to bridge business and technical teams effectively Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management High attention to detail and documentation discipline Ability to drive governance adoption and continuous improvement This is a remote position.