Senior Data Governance Specialist

3 months ago


North Sydney, Australia Equifax Full time

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Carry out data governance and metadata activities for the Transformation program to ensure our solutions are built to meet business requirements, legislation and to ensure best practices for data management are incorporated. The role requires knowledge and experience in developing and implementing data governance policies, processes and controls. Furthermore, the role requires strong business analysis and communication skills, along with the ability to work with diverse business and technology stakeholders. Knowledge of data related regulatory requirements and experience in data management tools is required.  Knowledge of data related to the regulatory environment as well as Responsible AI implementation are desired.

Key deliverables:

  • Design and implement metadata solutions to ensure robust data definitions are available in a central metadata repository.

  • Contribute to designing and improving data management, governance and data architecture processes including data lineage and data quality.

  • Design and implement data governance controls and operating models to ensure data management and governance policies and practices are met.

  • Consult and coach diverse teams on data management and governance practices.

  • Partner with stakeholders from business teams including architects, BAs, Data & Analytics , Legal & Compliance to get specialist advice and implement solutions.

  • Undertake data governance activities including maintaining and updating metadata, business rules and policies.

  • Conduct change management activities.

What experience you need 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

  • 5-7 years of analysis, product management, and/or consulting experience regarding data, including financial services data

  • Familiarity with Agile and other project management methods. Cloud certification and experience with cloud or on prem technologies, structured and unstructured data, streaming and reposed data.

  • Experience with SQL and BI Tools (Looker, Big Query, Tableau, etc.), data management and/or cloud data management, product and work management tools (Aha, Jira, ServiceNow), written and oral presentation, and data governance tools (Collibra, Informatica, etc.)

What could set you apart

  • Cloud certification is a big plus

  • An ability to work proactive 

  • Master’s Degree strongly preferred

 

We believe that when we’re at our best, we can do our best. Equifax offers policies and programs that support our employees’ financial and personal wellbeing with additional leave days, hybrid working environment, employee assistance program and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference

Who is Equifax? 

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. ​​​​​​​ 

We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best. 

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



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