Data Governance Analyst Jobs

Find Data Governance Analyst jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. These professionals help organizations manage data as a trusted business asset by setting standards, improving data quality, and supporting responsible access and use. Explore vetted opportunities at companies seeking analysts who can connect data practices with business, technology, risk, and compliance needs.

What Does a Data Governance Analyst Do?

Data Governance Analysts help establish and maintain the policies, processes, and controls that guide how data is defined, stored, accessed, and used. Depending on the organization, they may document data ownership and lineage, monitor quality, maintain metadata and business glossaries, support governance committees, and coordinate remediation when data issues arise. They often work across data, analytics, security, legal, compliance, and business teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for analytical thinking, clear communication, and experience working with data management or governance programs. Useful skills may include data quality assessment, metadata management, data cataloging, lineage documentation, policy development, and familiarity with privacy, security, or regulatory requirements. Knowledge of SQL, spreadsheets, business intelligence platforms, or data governance tools can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by role and industry.

Data Governance Analyst Career Paths

Experience in this role can lead to opportunities in data governance management, data quality, master data management, privacy, compliance, data architecture, or broader data management leadership. Career progression often depends on the scope of governance programs you support, your industry expertise, and your ability to guide stakeholders through complex data challenges.

Explore Data Governance Analyst Opportunities

Browse Data Governance Analyst openings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role expectations, industries, and qualifications to identify positions that align with your experience and career goals.

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$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide data and AI governance initiatives. Drive strategic frameworks, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of responsible data use while enhancing analytics ca...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $168K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative data and AI governance. Lead a technical team to embed trusted data practices, enhance data quality, and automate governance, all while fostering collaboratio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Transform HR data governance by establishing standards, policies, and processes that ensure data accuracy and compliance worldwide. Lead initiatives that align HR data management with business strateg...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $115K *

Drive compliance and risk management within TDS by executing AML assessments, testing controls, and collaborating with various teams to enhance fraud risk operations and governance practices across th...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Build robust data pipelines and optimize Snowflake workloads while enhancing data quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data accessibility for analytics and reporting, co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $155K *

Lead the charge in establishing a robust data governance framework, ensuring data quality, compliance, and stewardship across the organization while driving accountability and transparency in data man...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to architect scalable data platforms on Microsoft Azure, bridging core insurance systems with analytics. Drive data governance, cloud migrations, and collaborate with cross-functio...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to data analytics and visualization efforts supporting federal clients. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable insights, enhance capabilities, and drive process improvements while ens...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead analysis and testing of AML systems, ensuring compliance and effectiveness. Supervise teams, create reports, and communicate complex concepts to stakeholders. Adapt quickly to new technologies wh...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive data integrity and availability by conducting complex analysis, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency and reporting. Mentor junior analysts while ge...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that's enhancing enterprise cybersecurity through innovative Identity Governance solutions. You'll design, configure, and support SailPoint platforms, automating user identity lifecycles t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join us to enhance customer trust by managing security assurance and AI governance. You'll maintain accurate security documentation, oversee AI agents, and ensure our practices evolve with industry st...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer trust through security assurance and AI governance. This role focuses on maintaining accurate security documentation and optimizing AI agents to support governanc...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $109K *

Drive excellence in Governance, Risk, and Compliance programs by collaborating across departments to enhance cybersecurity standards and ensure robust risk management processes aligned with industry f...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $151K *

Optimize risk management through analytics and governance, leading initiatives that enhance reporting and insights. Collaborate with teams to drive informed decision-making and improve risk practices...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Explore opportunities to enhance revenue capture by leveraging your SQL expertise and analytical skills. Collaborate with finance and revenue cycle teams to drive process improvements and develop impa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $126K *

Join our team to identify, assess, and report on enterprise risks while supporting sustainability initiatives. Collaborate across business units to enhance corporate ESG strategies and improve risk ma...

Missouri, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Lead and develop data engineering and AI teams to modernize infrastructure, optimize pipelines, and deliver trusted insights for workforce management, ensuring alignment with executive strategies and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Architect data foundations and AI capabilities to enhance workforce intelligence. Lead two pods focused on data engineering and AI development, driving modernization and automation for scalable insigh...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Innovate workforce intelligence by leading data foundations and AI capabilities. Drive strategic modernization of data pipelines and automation tools, ensuring trusted insights and AI readiness across...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the transformation of workforce analytics by developing AI-driven insights and modernizing data infrastructure. Oversee two pods focused on data engineering and AI enablement, ensuring efficient...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Drive the development of AI capabilities and data infrastructure, leading two pods to modernize pipelines and enhance workforce analytics. Shape strategies for automation and AI enablement, ensuring d...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $202K *

Innovate within identity and access management by providing expert insights and strategies to clients on best practices in identity governance, privileged access, and AI tools, enhancing cybersecurity...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $137K *

Contribute to strategic data initiatives by advising on data governance frameworks and enhancing data quality metrics. Collaborate with stakeholders to address data challenges and drive analytic matur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $137K *

Shape innovative data governance strategies while collaborating with IT to enhance analytics and quality metrics, driving impactful solutions for data-related challenges across various business operat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Governance Analyst do?question toggle

    A Data Governance Analyst helps organizations define and follow practices for managing data. Responsibilities may include tracking data quality, documenting metadata and lineage, supporting policies and controls, and coordinating with teams that create or use data.

  • What skills are useful for Data Governance Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills include data quality analysis, metadata management, data cataloging, documentation, stakeholder communication, and knowledge of data privacy or compliance. Some roles also value SQL, business intelligence experience, and familiarity with governance platforms.

  • What qualifications do employers look for in Data Governance Analysts?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers may seek a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a field such as information systems, analytics, business, or a related discipline. Relevant data management experience and knowledge of governance practices can also be important.

  • What career paths can follow a Data Governance Analyst role?question toggle

    Potential paths include data governance manager, data quality specialist, master data management professional, privacy or compliance analyst, data architect, and data management leader.

  • How can I find Data Governance Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Data Governance Analyst listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and review each employer's qualifications and responsibilities.