Data Governance Specialist

About the job Data Governance Specialist


As a Data Governance Specialist, you will support our insurance client's actuarial department by managing and overseeing the data assets. Your primary responsibilities will include cataloging data using IDMC , creating and maintaining master data mappings in Excel, and ensuring that our data governance practices comply with both industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Data Cataloging: Utilize IDMC to effectively catalog data assets, ensuring robust metadata management and enhancing data discoverability across the organization.
• Master Data Management: Develop, validate, and maintain detailed mappings and schemas in Excel to manage master data critical for actuarial analysis and compliance reporting.
• Data Quality Assurance: Regularly audit and refine data quality, collaborating with IT, actuarial teams, and other stakeholders to rectify discrepancies and maintain high data integrity.
• Have a track record of applying Data Scanning, Data Lineage, Data Quality and Data Dictionary capabilities to a global organization
• Create and maintain technical documentation in support of data governance program
• User Onboarding and Access Management: Oversee the onboarding process for new users, ensuring they have appropriate access to data assets and tools.
• Maintain user access controls and regularly review permissions to ensure compliance with data governance policies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and with changing priorities and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.
• Policy Implementation and Compliance: Adhere to and enforce strict data management practices that comply with industry regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or specific insurance regulatory standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise between data users, technical teams, and business leaders to align data accessibility with the strategic needs of the actuarial department.
• Project Leadership: Manage and execute data governance projects, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and timely completion.
• Educational Workshops and Support: Conduct training sessions and provide ongoing support for Alation and Excel-related data governance practices.
• Team player with a highly motivated, positive, and collaborative attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communications, presentations skills, and high attention to detail.

• Bachelors degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data governance or a similar role within the insurance industry.
• Expertise in using data governance tools for data cataloging and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Familiarity with insurance data standards and the regulatory environment affecting the actuarial functions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience working in consultancy and client-facing roles