EY - GDS Consulting - AI And DATA - Data Governance - Senior

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EY GDS – Data and Analytics (D&A) – Data Governance Specialist

We’re looking for candidates with strong technology and data understanding in the data governance space, having proven delivery capability. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm as well as a part of a growing Data and Analytics team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Employ tools and techniques to understand, manage, and govern data assets across the organization
• Define and implement data governance frameworks, standards, policies, and best practices to ensure data quality, security, and compliance
• Design, review, and maintain data governance processes including metadata management, data lineage, and stewardship workflows
• Perform data profiling, data quality assessments, and ensure remediation plans are in place and executed
• Manage the lifecycle of data governance initiatives from requirements gathering to design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance
• Collaborate closely with data owners, data stewards, and data engineers to enforce governance policies and optimize data usability
• Identify opportunities where governance can enhance business activities and compliance

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience: 3 to 8 years
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in data governance tools such as Ataccama and Collibra
• Solid understanding of data quality (DQ) management, data profiling techniques, and metadata management
• Experience with data cataloging, lineage tracking, and policy enforcement mechanisms
• Good understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to data governance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to engage both technical and business audiences
• Experience working in Agile-based delivery methodologies (preferable)

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Be a computer science graduate or equivalent with 3 to 8 years of industry experience
• Proven track record in delivering enterprise-grade data governance solutions and frameworks
• Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution
• Proficiency in software development best practices
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Experience in converting complex business problems/challenges into technical governance solutions considering security, performance, and scalability
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal, formal and informal)
• Participate in all aspects of solution delivery lifecycle including analysis, design, development, testing, production deployment, and support
• Client management skills

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