Analyst, Data Governance

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced data governance professional who understands the strategy, processes and tools required to build and scale governance frameworks across enterprise customer data. This role is focused on strengthening the governance foundation for how data is defined, cataloged, monitored, documented and used, with key areas of specialization spanning data quality, metadata and catalog management, lineage, and consent and privacy requirements.

In this role, you will be responsible for defining, implementing and maturing data governance frameworks across key customer data domains and Data & Analytics platforms. This includes:

• Establishing standards, processes and controls for data quality, metadata, cataloging, lineage, stewardship and policy alignment.
• Ensuring consent and privacy requirements are embedded into governance practices.
• Supporting both strategic governance priorities and practical execution through documentation, process design, backlog refinement, issue resolution and platform enablement.

Your responsibilities span global markets, partnering with local digital product, marketing, analytics, legal and technology teams to promote consistent and scalable governance practices across customer data. Success in this role requires:

• A strong understanding of data governance frameworks.
• The ability to translate governance expectations into practical execution.
• The confidence to guide stakeholders on data quality, catalog, lineage, consent and privacy standards across the enterprise.

This role will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Data & Analytics Strategy.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of data governance frameworks across data domains.
• Define and operationalize standards, processes and documentation for data quality, metadata, cataloging, lineage, stewardship and policy adherence.
• Partner with legal, technology, marketing, digital product and analytics teams to align governance priorities and embed governance requirements into day-to-day execution.
• Support the development and adoption of data quality practices, including issue identification, ownership, remediation workflows and control alignment.
• Drive metadata and catalog management efforts by establishing data definitions, critical data elements, ownership expectations and documentation standards.
• Support lineage documentation and traceability across key customer data assets to improve transparency, impact assessment and change management.
• Ensure consent and privacy requirements are incorporated into governance frameworks, standards and platform-related processes.
• Translate governance requirements into clear business needs and partner with solution design and technology teams to support implementation across platforms and data flows.
• Own governance-related backlog priorities and contribute to roadmap execution for initiatives tied to data governance maturity and customer data management.
• Provide subject matter expertise, stakeholder guidance and change support for governance frameworks across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with data governance frameworks and the processes required to support governed customer data across business and technology teams.
• Working knowledge of data quality concepts, governance controls, issue management and remediation practices.
• Experience supporting metadata management, data catalog adoption, business definitions and documentation standards.
• Understanding of lineage concepts and the importance of traceability across data sources, transformations and downstream usage.
• Strong acumen in consent and privacy, with the ability to incorporate regulatory and policy requirements into governance practices.
• Experience with OneTrust or similar privacy and consent management platforms to support governance, compliance and operational execution.
• Experience translating governance requirements into practical processes, operating models and platform standards.
• Confident working in a fast-moving environment, with a willingness to make quick decisions based on continuous prioritization and evolving business needs.
• Robust collaboration skills, with demonstrated experience working cross-functionally.
• Self-starter mindset with a knack for solving complex problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data, analytics or governance, ideally in a retail or customer-focused environment.
• Experience supporting or leading data governance frameworks, including data quality, metadata or catalog management, lineage, stewardship or policy implementation.
• Experience working with consent and privacy requirements in relation to customer data management, compliance or digital data practices.
• Experience with OneTrust or similar privacy and consent management tools preferred.

Benefits

• Incentive bonus program.
• 401(K) savings plan with company match.
• Annual companywide review process.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Associate assistance program.
• Paid parental and adoption leave.
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot.
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace.
• Paid Caregiver Leave.
• Mobile Stipend.
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community.
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year).
• Seven associate wellness half days per year.
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands.
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within.
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups.
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.