Genworth Financial, Inc

Data Governance Analyst

Genworth Financial, Inc • $96K — $145K *
Richmond, VA 23223In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in a technical/analytical field; non-technical degrees considered with strong technical experience
  • 2-4 years in data governance, management, or closely related analytics role
  • Hands-on experience with data catalog platforms (e.g., Acryl Datahub, Collibra, Alation)
  • Working knowledge of SQL for data querying in cloud environments
  • Skilled in writing clear business definitions for data attributes
  • Experience in data quality monitoring and remediation workflows
  • Strong communication skills for presenting findings to stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams with attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Support data stewardship activities with business stewards
  • Monitor, manage, and escalate data quality issues with data owners
  • Facilitate governance workflows to ensure data standards compliance
  • Maintain and document governance artifacts and data dictionaries
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to promote data governance adoption
  • Curate and validate metadata using Acryl DataHub
  • Draft and revise governance documentation and standards

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
  • Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
  • Generous Paid Time Off including 12 holidays and Paid Family Leave
  • Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Training Support
  • Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement
  • Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
Full Job Description
POSITION TITLE

Data Governance Analyst

At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

POSITION LOCATION

Richmond

*A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.

YOUR ROLE

As an IT team member, you'll play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing technology solutions that are the foundation of the world class customer service that our customers expect and deserve - now and in the future.

What you will be doing

The Data Governance Analyst supports the Genworth Data Governance program (DGPO) by operationalizing governance standards, managing metadata and data quality workflows, and collaborating with business stewards to ensure that critical data assets are well-defined, trusted, and fit for use. This role operates within a modern cloud-native environment, leveraging Databricks/Unity Catalog for data engineering and Acryl DataHub as the enterprise data catalog.

The ideal candidate is analytically minded, a strong communicator, and comfortable working at the intersection of data technology and business operations. They will serve as a practitioner-level contributor on governance initiatives across the data lifecycle from metadata curation to data quality remediation to stewardship enablement.

Data Governance Analyst at Genworth will:
  • Support data stewardship activities across assigned business domains, partnering with data stewards and subject matter experts to define, document, and maintain critical data elements and business glossary terms.
  • Monitor and manage data quality issues by tracking DQ findings, coordinating remediation efforts with data owners, and escalating systemic issues through appropriate governance channels
  • Facilitate governance workflows including metadata review cycles, steward sign of, and CDE validation to ensure data assets meet standards
  • Maintain governance documentation and artifacts such as data dictionaries, domain taxonomies, RACI matrices, and policy standards, keeping them current as business needs evolve.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders, data engineering, and analytics teams to champion data governance adoption, support data literacy initiatives, and drive accountability for data quality at source.


The ideal candidate effectively prioritizes activities within resource constraints, identifies and documents business problems, gathers both business and system requirements, works with technical/functional leads to design and deliver innovative solutions. You will assist with keeping projects on schedule by resolving roadblocks, coaching/assisting with complicated tasks and escalating when needed.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Stewardship Enablement & Program Operations
  • Support onboarding and training of domain data stewards; prepare steward-facing materials including CDE Registers, readiness audits, and data dictionaries.
  • Facilitate working sessions with business stewards to gather input on attribute naming, definitions, and classification decisions.
  • Track open governance actions and decisions across workstreams using program logs and RACI matrices.
  • Contribute to DG roadmap execution by delivering against quarterly epics across the Data Atlas, Data Quality, Governance, and RDM categories.
  • Metadata Management & Data Catalog
  • Curate and maintain business glossary entries, domain taxonomies, and data asset metadata within Acryl DataHub
  • Collaborate with data stewards and domain owners to author and publish business definitions for Critical Data Elements (CDEs) and key attributes.
  • Execute metadata ingestion workflows and validate catalog completeness following DG sprint cycles.
  • Apply and enforce naming standards (physical and business attribute names) consistent with Genworth's SDL naming conventions and Unity Catalog compatibility guidelines.
  • Data Quality & Issue Management
  • Assist in authoring and refining DQ rules tied to CDEs, including completeness, validity, consistency, and timeliness dimensions.
  • Partner with data engineers and stewards to document root cause analysis and drive remediation for high-priority DQ findings.
  • Maintain the DQ Issue Lifecycle register and produce periodic quality scorecards for assigned domains.
  • Standards & Documentation
  • Draft and maintain governance artifacts, process flows, naming convention guides, and policy summaries.
  • Document standards, data cleansing rules, and medallion architecture governance controls.
  • Ensure governance documentation reflects current program state and support regular review cycles with the DG Technical Lead and program leadership.


WHAT YOU BRING

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Degree in a technical/analytical field; non-technical degrees considered with strong technical experience
  • 2-4 years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or a closely related analytics or data operations role.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise data catalog platform (Acryl Datahub, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or equivalent).
  • Working knowledge of SQL for data querying, profiling, and validation in a cloud or warehouse environment (Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, or similar).
  • Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise business definitions for data attributes and data elements.
  • Experience contributing to or executing data quality monitoring, issue tracking, and remediation workflows.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting findings and facilitating working sessions with business stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Good working knowledge of SDLC and Agile Methodologies (mainly Kanban and Scrum)
  • Interest in learning and using new technologies


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in the financial services or insurance industry; familiarity with policy, claims, actuarial, or reference data domains is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Unity Catalog (Databricks) or equivalent column-level access controls and asset tagging.
  • Exposure to DAMA-DMBOK or DCAM governance frameworks; CDMP or ADGP certification is a plus.
  • Experience with ServiceNow for issue or ticket management in a data governance context.
  • Prior involvement in a CDE identification, data classification, or privacy/security tagging initiative.
  • Experience supporting a data stewardship program, including steward readiness activities and working-session facilitation.
  • Insurance industry experience
  • Knowledge of Long Term Care, Life and Annuity products


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

National Range: $96,700 - $145,000

Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

Genworth employees make a difference in people's lives every day. We're committed to making a difference in our employees' lives.
  • Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
  • Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
  • Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
  • Generous Paid Time Off - Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
  • Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
  • Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
  • Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

About Genworth Financial, Inc

Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune 500 insurance holding company dedicated to helping people secure their financial lives, families, and futures. Genworth has leadership positions in offerings that assist consumers in protecting themselves, investing for the future, and planning for retirement. In addition, the company is a global leader in managing mortgage default risk. Genworth’s Global Mortgage Insurance Division works with lender partners, regulators, and policy leaders to help more people responsibly achieve and maintain the dream of homeownership. In doing so, it promotes stronger and more sustainable communities around the world. By combining its global experience in mortgage guarantees with technology and service leadership, Genworth delivers innovation to the housing marketplace.

Genworth Financial, Inc Careers

Join the dynamic team at Genworth Financial, Inc, a leader in financial security and insurance services. With a commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional excellence, Genworth offers unparalleled job opportunities that empower you to influence the future of finance.

Work You’ll Do

At Genworth Financial, Inc, you will be part of a culture that thrives on diversity, growth, and continuous learning. As a member of our team, you will help develop solutions that secure the financial lives of millions of people. Our company is at the forefront of combining financial expertise with innovative technology to deliver exceptional service and value to our customers.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead in the financial services industry with Genworth. Our leadership is always looking ahead to harness innovative strategies that enhance our competitive edge. You will work alongside top professionals to foster innovation that drives our company forward.

Career Growth and Development

Genworth Financial, Inc is deeply invested in the professional growth and development of its employees. Whether through leadership programs, diversity training, or professional networking opportunities, we ensure that our team members are equipped to rise to new challenges and expand their skills. Our robust internal training programs are designed to support your career aspirations.

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Explore the wide range of job opportunities at Genworth Financial, Inc—from entry-level positions to executive roles. We offer a variety of career paths in areas such as finance, risk management, customer service, and technology. Each position at Genworth is a stepping-stone to further success, whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned professional.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Genworth internship. Our internships provide invaluable workplace experience and a chance to see what it’s like to work in a global financial services company. Interns at Genworth gain hands-on experience, working on projects that matter, and learning from leaders in the industry.

Benefits and Perks

Genworth Financial, Inc values the well-being of its employees. We offer competitive benefits packages that promote health, well-being, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to support you at different stages of your life and career.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to identify and recruit the best talent. From the initial resume submission to the final interview, each step allows us to understand your skills and potential fit within our team. We value transparency and communication, ensuring that candidates have a clear understanding of our expectations and the opportunities we offer.

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Learn more about Genworth Financial, Inc
Size
2,500 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$178 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
-1.4%
Revenue
$8.6 billion
NASDAQ
GNW
* Ladders Estimates

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