Data Governance Specialist

Data Governance SpecialistAs 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.Role & Responsibilities Overview: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 organizationCreate and maintain technical documentation in support of data governance programUser 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.Candidate Profile: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