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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$72K - $130K *

Support critical enterprise activities by analyzing data flows and processes, identifying risks, and enhancing operational effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve data integrity and dr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $130K *

Transform your career by leveraging data analytics and process management to enhance operational effectiveness and risk management across the organization. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to dri...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $130K *

Unlock potential by analyzing data flows and operational controls to enhance business processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks and improve decision-making through data-driven insight...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by analyzing data flows and operational controls to enhance business processes. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive improvements in data integrity and operational effe...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $130K *

Champion data integrity and operational excellence by analyzing processes, identifying risks, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and improve business outcomes across the or...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $130K *

Optimize data integrity and operational effectiveness by analyzing processes and controls. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and improve business outcomes through data analytics...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $112K *

Optimize enterprise data platforms through innovative solutions and collaborations. Engage with stakeholders to deliver actionable data insights and support robust analytics, ensuring organizational d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $112K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by designing and optimizing enterprise data platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to build secure data pipelines and deliver insights through analytics solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $112K *

Accelerate the development and optimization of data platforms by designing, building, and maintaining secure data pipelines that support enterprise analytics, ensuring high-quality data solutions for...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $112K *

Engineer robust data solutions by designing, developing, and optimizing data platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics and streamline processes, ensuring secure data access and insightful...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in Power BI and SQL to design and optimize dashboards and reports. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights while supporting automatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize cybersecurity governance by coordinating risk frameworks, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain robust risk management practices an...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity governance by coordinating risk frameworks, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain robust cyber risk manage...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Lead the hands-on transformation of an enterprise data platform, ensuring compliance and correctness throughout the data workflow from ingestion to consumption, while mentoring junior engineers and su...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive data excellence by optimizing our enterprise data warehouse and building robust data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance data architecture, ensuring quality and governance for strateg...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $215K *

Help us design and deploy AI-driven applications that automate complex workflows. You will create secure, scalable solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering stan...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $214K *

Shape enterprise data architectures by leveraging your expertise in Databricks and modern cloud platforms. Collaborate with clients to design scalable solutions that drive analytics, AI/ML, and data g...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data architecture solutions for Pricing, New Business, and Claims. Collaborate with stakeholders to define principles and standards, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities while driving...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower the Compliance team by managing data analytics and governance strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop solutions that enhance data quality and drive informed decision-making, ensur...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare analytics by leveraging your expertise to build applications, implement features, and enhance system interactions within a collaborative Agile team environment. Drive in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive EDI transaction accuracy and compliance by managing workflows, analyzing partner requirements, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and support operationa...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing EDI workflows and data validation processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate transaction processing and compliance, while driving improvements in operati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Champion data-driven initiatives by defining data products, establishing governance frameworks, and designing scalable architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational and analytica...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance AML Customer Risk Assessment processes, ensuring effective risk management across various banking sectors. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify issues, analyze data...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance AML Customer Risk Assessment processes, collaborating across business lines to identify risks, support data analysis, and drive effective remediation of customer risk ra...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.