Bank of America Corporation

Data Governance Analyst

Bank of America Corporation • $104K — $157K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Risk, Data Architecture, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience in Data Use Governance or data-sharing governance.
  • Experience evaluating business use cases and identifying data governance requirements.
  • Familiarity with upstream data providers and downstream data consumers for documentation.
  • Proven ability to coordinate governance decisions among various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Data Use Governance requests from intake to publication and maintenance.
  • Evaluate data use requests for compliance with governance and risk requirements.
  • Collaborate with teams to document business needs and expected outcomes.
  • Review and ensure compliance of data elements and flows.
  • Coordinate approvals with Data Owners, Custodians, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading benefits package
  • Access to paid time off
  • Resources and support for employee impact
  • Contributions to sustainable business growth
  • Annual discretionary incentive eligibility
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Analyst specializing in Data Use Governance to support the Global Information Security Data Governance team. The analyst will provide governance oversight for how data is requested, sourced, shared, provisioned, and consumed across applications, reports, analytics, APIs, event streams, AI/ML solutions, and other business and technology processes.

This role will manage Data Use Governance requests from intake through final disposition and publication. The analyst will evaluate business use cases, identify appropriate and authoritative data sources, determine applicable agreement and governance requirements, coordinate with data providers and consumers, facilitate required approvals, and confirm that supporting metadata, lineage, Data Quality controls, security requirements, and governance evidence are complete.

The successful candidate must be able to analyze both business and technical information, challenge incomplete or unclear requests, distinguish between data providers, data consumers, transport mechanisms, and persistence layers, and translate complex data flows into clear governance requirements and documented decisions. This is a hands-on governance role requiring independent judgment, strong facilitation skills, technical curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple requests and stakeholders with limited oversight.

Responsibilities
• Manage Data Use Governance requests through intake, review, approvals, agreement creation, publication, tracking, and maintenance.
• Evaluate data use requests to ensure compliance with data governance, security, privacy, regulatory, and risk requirements.
• Partner with business, data, and technology teams to document business purpose, requirements, users, workflows, and expected outcomes.
• Review data elements, sources, transformations, delivery methods, and data flows to ensure appropriate use and governance compliance.
• Coordinate reviews and approvals with Data Owners, Data Custodians, Risk, Security, Privacy, and other stakeholders.
• Resolve incomplete, unsupported, or noncompliant requests while maintaining accurate governance records and supporting documentation.
• Support metadata management, including data catalogs, lineage, dictionaries, glossaries, registry records, and agreement documentation.
• Manage multiple concurrent requests and prioritize work based on business impact, risk, regulatory requirements, audit relevance, and project dependencies.
• Identify unauthorized or legacy data use, drive remediation efforts, and support exception and corrective action processes.
• Support audits, regulatory inquiries, governance reporting, and continuous improvement of governance processes, controls, templates, and stakeholder guidance.

Required Qualifications
• 5 or more years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Risk, Data Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 5 or more years of direct, hands-on experience in Data Use Governance, data-sharing governance, data-access governance, or a comparable data-consumption governance function.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating business use cases and determining the data, sourcing, approval, metadata, control, and evidence requirements needed to support an approved use.
• Experience working directly with upstream data providers and downstream data consumers to document and govern data-sharing relationships.
• Experience coordinating governance decisions across business, technology, security, risk, architecture, and data-management stakeholders.
• Experience identifying governance gaps, documenting findings, assigning remediation actions, and tracking actions through closure.

Desired Qualifications
• Experience supporting Data Use Governance within an Information Security, Cybersecurity, Technology Risk, or other complex technology organization.
• Knowledge of Data Management industry standards, best practices, data management policies, data standards, and governance operating models.
• Experience governing data used in critical reporting, risk metrics, regulatory reporting, analytics, or operational decision-making.
• Experience supporting AI/ML or GenAI data use reviews, including business-purpose validation, sourcing, lineage, metadata, Data Quality, and enhanced approval requirements.
• Experience with enterprise metadata repositories, data catalogs, data lineage tools, or registry solutions.
• Experience with Jira, SharePoint, or comparable workflow and evidence-management tools.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Data-management or governance certification, such as Certified Data Management Professional, or comparable professional credentials.

Skills

1. Analytical Thinking

2. Data Management

3. Agile Practices

4. Collaboration

5. Decision Making

6. Risk Management

Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

Pay Transparency details

US - CO - Denver - 1144 15th St - Denver Gis (CO9926), US - DC - Washington - 1800 K St NW - 1800 K Street NW (DC1842), US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$104,000.00 - $157,700.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

About Bank of America Corporation

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the corporate and investment banking division of Bank of America. It provides services in mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, lending, trading, risk management, research, and liquidity and payments management. It was formed through the combination of the corporate and investment banking activities of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch following the acquisition of the latter by the former in January 2009. Bank of America completed the acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co on 1 January 2009. Bank of America began rebranding all of its corporate and investment banking activities under the Bank of America Merrill Lynch name in September 2009. In April 2010, Bank of America Merrill Lynch appointed Christian Meissner as head of investment banking for Europe, Middle East and Africa. In April 2011, Bank of America Merrill Lynch integrated its corporate and investment banking operations into a single division. In October 2013, Bank of America Merrill Lynch was recognised as the Most Innovative Investment Bank of the Year in The Banker's Investment Banking Awards.

Bank of America Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at Bank of America Corporation, a premier global financial institution where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As one of the largest banks in the world, we offer unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. Work You’ll Do At Bank of America Corporation, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference. Whether you’re helping families buy their first home, advising businesses on expansion, or developing cutting-edge financial technologies, your work will have an impact. Our commitment to leadership in the financial industry has never been stronger, and we need passionate, skilled professionals to lead our journey. Explore a World of Opportunities From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Bank of America Corporation offers a variety of career paths in areas such as investment banking, technology, marketing, and risk management. Our job opportunities span the globe, providing the chance to work alongside the best in the industry and develop skills that will propel your career forward. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with Bank of America Corporation’s internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that complements your academic studies. Interns gain invaluable networking opportunities, receive mentorship from seasoned professionals, and learn about the culture and operations of a global financial leader. Benefits and Growth Bank of America Corporation is committed to the well-being and continuous professional development of our team members. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our employees. Our training programs and development initiatives ensure that every team member has the opportunity to grow and advance within the company. Inclusive Culture We believe our strength lies in our diversity. Bank of America Corporation fosters an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Through diversity training and a commitment to equal opportunities, we cultivate leadership and innovation that reflect the wide-ranging communities we serve. Join Our Team Are you ready to advance your career at a company that’s at the forefront of the financial industry? Explore the positions available at Bank of America Corporation and find where your skills and interests align with our needs. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and eager to drive change. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Bank of America Corporation Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that match your career interests and get insider tips that can help you during your application and interview process. Bank of America Corporation is not just a company—it’s a place where you can shape your future and the future of finance. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what a bank can be.
Learn more about Bank of America Corporation
Size
208,000 employees
Market Cap
$260.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.8 billion
Founded
1998
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