Data Governance Specialist

Principal Responsibilities:

• Data Governance Frameworks:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain preventive controls, data governance frameworks, and entitlements management.
• Data Quality Management:Monitor and address data quality exceptions, ensuring accuracy for trader lifecycle and contract data while implementing proactive controls and SLAs.
• Change Management:Support the development of the Trader Master Data Catalog and structured workflows for change requests, approvals, and downstream impact assessments.
• Automation and Analytics:Automate manual reporting processes and develop dashboards for data quality monitoring and operational risk management
• Operational Efficiency:Drive efficiency by automating exception monitoring, resolution, and reconciliation processes to reduce reliance on manual workflows and improve scalability.
• Cross-System Integration:Collaborate with technology teams to address and resolve data integration exceptions, ensuring seamless reconciliations with downstream systems.
• Historical Data Validation:Partner with stakeholders to validate historical temporal data, ensuring accurate backfilling for strategic builds and system migrations.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Education:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, or equivalent)
• Experience:5-8 years of experience in financial services, with exposure to trading strategies, fund structures, and financial products
• Technical Expertise:Proficiency in databases, data structures, and tools such as SQL, Excel, Tableau, or Power BI; familiarity with programming languages like Python, C#, or Java is a plus
• Data Governance Knowledge:Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data lineage, and data quality management principles
• Analytical Skills:Highly analytical with the ability to interpret large datasets, automate processes, and execute project plans effectively
• Communication:Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members and present findings to stakeholders
• Adaptability and Organization:Self-starter with excellent organizational skills, capable of multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment