Data Solutions Specialist

The role of Data Governance Analyst is critical in shaping and implementing our organisation's data governance framework and practices. This position will play a key part in establishing and maintaining robust data governance practices across all business units and jurisdictions.

We are seeking an individual with strong analytical skills and attention to detail to develop policies, standards that ensure data is fit-for-purpose, compliance and effective stewardship throughout the organisation.

This role contributes to uplifting data maturity level and fostering a culture of data collaboration across the board. Stakeholder's trust in data helps keep our organisation agile as we support data-driven decision making.

We are looking for someone who can contribute to operationalising the Data Governance Framework via strong and actionable policies, processes, procedures and standards through the relevant jurisdictions.

• Evaluate opportunities and make recommendations for embedding Data Governance practices within IT teams and across the organisation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration among Data Stewards and other teams while supporting adoption of data practices and tools including Data Catalogue, Enterprise Business Glossary along with associated processes and artefacts.
• Assist the Enterprise Data team implementing and maintaining the tools and processes to ensure compliance with data obligations across jurisdictions.
• Contribute to internal and external audits as necessary.
• Work closely with the business to streamline processes, increase compliance, reduce effort, raise data maturity and deliver tangible business value.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather and analyse data requirements, ensuring the solutions align with business and data governance objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive, consistent documentation for data models, data flows, data dictionaries, enterprise business glossary and other data artifacts. Ensure they are consistent with industry standards and scalable to business needs.
• Present data artefacts and insights to stakeholders, explaining complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• 6+ years' experience in data management roles preferably in Financial Services or FinTech.
• 2+ years' experience in a specialist Data Governance role
• Solid understanding of DAMA DMBoK principles or any other relevant data frameworks (i.e. DCAM), and industry best practices.
• Experience in at least two Data Management Areas (e.g. Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Modelling, Data Security, Data Integration, Data Risk, Reporting).
• Good experience in developing robust data policies, standards, processes and procedures.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory, compliance and business requirements into clear, actionable data policies.
• Familiarity with data governance, data retention, data quality, data privacy and data classification implementations.
• Knowledge of global regulatory and compliance frameworks commonly used the in financial services sector (i.e. GDPR, NIST, Australian Privacy Act).
• Hands-on experience in creating and/or maintaining an Enterprise Business Glossary.
• Experience of contemporary cloud data-management technology (preferably AWS).
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Strong understanding of metadata management for data modelling.
• Experience in a fast-paced transformation environment, proactive and comfortable working with a degree of ambiguity.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and facilitating workshops with diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We offer a competitive salary structure, flexible and hybrid working, remote working option, ongoing personal development & learning opportunities, 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave, 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program, frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social, beautifully renovated large office, best in class end of trip facilities and more.