Data Retention Specialist

About the role

The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing, implementing, and managing data retention policies and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with data governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Data Retention Implementation Specialist will be responsible for executing data retention implementation and remediation activities.
• This includes analyzing retention assessments and details provided by applications to ensure adherence to corporate policies and standards.
• The specialist will identify gaps or non-compliance issues related to data retention, and work with the application teams to design remediation plans to address these deficiencies.
• Additionally, the resource will be expected to make recommendations to improve data retention practices and minimize risks associated with the existing data retention process.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data retention regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with data governance frameworks and data lifecycle management
• Proficiency in configuring and managing data retention implementations
• Analytical skills to identify retention gaps and develop effective remediation plans
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams

Added bonus

• Certifications applicable to data retention activities: IGP – Information Governance Professional, CRM – Certified Records Manager, CIP – Certified Information Professional, CDMP – Certified Data Management Professional, DGSP – Data Governance & Stewardship Professional