Senior Data Governance Analyst

Empower$105K — $149K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-7 years in data governance or related fields.
  • Experience in data governance programs.
  • Proficiency in SQL for data manipulation.
  • Knowledge of metadata and data lineage management.
  • Familiarity with data quality processes and governance standards.
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks like CCPA and FINRA.
  • Strong collaboration abilities with data stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Support execution of data governance processes.
  • Enhance metadata and lineage for data stewardship.
  • Analyze data to identify quality issues and governance areas.
  • Oversee data quality resolution initiatives.
  • Collaborate with data owners to define ownership roles.
  • Independently address governance issues with stakeholders.
  • Facilitate stewardship meetings and clarify responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with significant employer matching contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
  • Flexible business-casual dress code.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Dedicated paid volunteer time each year.
  • Inclusive Business Resource Groups for employee collaboration.
Full Job Description
The Senior Data Governance Analyst supports enterprise data governance by working directly with data, business stakeholders, data owners, and data stewards to improve metadata, lineage, data quality, ownership, and governance processes. The work is similar to the Lead Analyst role, with the Senior Analyst expected to operate independently on governance issues and use prior experience to provide meaningful input as the team evaluates and matures its processes.

What you will do:
  • Support execution of enterprise data governance processes and standards.
  • Maintain and improve metadata and lineage for governed data.
  • Work directly with data to understand its meaning and identify anomalies or areas requiring stronger governance.
  • Support data quality processes and issue resolution.
  • Work with data owners and data stewards to clarify ownership and stewardship responsibilities.
  • Independently coordinate with stakeholders when ownership or governance issues need to be resolved.
  • Support stewardship meetings and help data owners and stewards understand their responsibilities.
  • Apply governance processes to improve the reliability and consistency of data and reporting.
  • Participate in working groups and projects where data governance involvement is needed.
  • Provide input based on prior experience to help improve and mature governance processes.

What you will bring:
  • 4-7 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related work.
  • Experience contributing to data governance programs.
  • SQL knowledge and the ability to work directly with data.
  • Experience with metadata and lineage.
  • Knowledge of data quality and governance processes.
  • Working knowledge of regulatory and privacy frameworks such as CCPA, ERISA, FINRA, and SEC requirements.
  • Ability to work directly with business partners, data owners, and data stewards.
  • Ability to independently investigate data governance and ownership issues and coordinate the appropriate stakeholders.

What will set you apart:
  • Python experience.
  • Financial services or banking experience.


This job operates in a professional office environment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
  • Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
  • Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
  • Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.


Base Salary Range
$105,700.00 - $149,275.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:
09-15-2026

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