Data Governance Analyst

About the role

Our Client specialises in empowering organisations across diverse industries through innovative data management and governance solutions. Recognised for fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, they are committed to operational excellence, continuous growth, and delivering impactful results for their clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and document meetings, workshops, and interviews with both business and IT stakeholders, capturing key decisions, actions, and requirements.
• Gather and analyse data governance and quality requirements, translating them into clear, structured documentation.
• Prepare client-ready deliverables, such as reports, presentations, runbooks, and training materials that meet organisational standards.
• Support the curation of metadata, including populating business glossaries, data dictionaries, and data lineage content, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Aid in documenting AI-specific assets, such as training datasets and model metadata, applying governance standards to new data assets.
• Review governance documentation, policies, and operational procedures to ensure quality and compliance.
• Aid in delivering training sessions to client teams, updating training materials in response to programme evolution.
• Track governance activities, including meeting cadences, action items, and decisions, producing status reports for leadership updates.
• Use client governance and data catalog platforms to carry out day-to-day operational tasks efficiently.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of three years' experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or Data Governance Analyst.
• Proven track record supporting data governance programmes, including documentation, stakeholder engagement, and requirements analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to produce clear, professional content for diverse audiences.
• Ability to articulate the value and importance of data governance initiatives.
• An academic background in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS, or an equivalent field, or comparable practical experience.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with data governance or catalog platforms (such as Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Purview, or OpenMetadata).
• Knowledge of AI/ML data documentation practices, including data lineage, model cards, and evaluation metrics.
• Familiarity with frameworks like DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, or EDM Council CDMC.
• Experience working within enterprise BI and analytics environments.
• Industry experience in regulated sectors such as life sciences, financial services, or healthcare.