Data Governance / Business Analyst Consultant

• Defining and documenting Data Governance operating models and business processes
• Designing processes for managing business terms, business metadata, technical metadata, and data products
• Establishing frameworks for data ownership, data domains, and accountability
• Developing data classification standards and supporting regulatory and security requirements
• Connecting business knowledge with technical data assets
• Designing and documenting data lineage and impact analysis processes
• Working with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and define target-state solutions
• Supporting the implementation and adoption of governance processes in the Knowledge Catalog platform
• Preparing project, operational, and governance documentation
• Facilitating workshops, training sessions, and knowledge transfer
• Supporting organizational change and user adoption initiatives

Key requirements:

• Experience in Data Governance initiatives within large organizations
• Strong understanding of Data Management principles and frameworks
• Experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, and process modeling
• Ability to document business processes clearly
• Knowledge of metadata management concepts and practices
• Understanding of business glossaries, data dictionaries, and data products
• Experience with data ownership and stewardship models
• Knowledge of data classification and regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience preparing documentation and conducting workshops
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Work from the European Union region and a valid work permit

Nice to have:

• Experience with enterprise data catalog solutions, e.g. Google Knowledge Catalog
• Knowledge of data lineage and impact analysis methodologies
• Experience in financial services or another regulated industry
• Understanding of data quality management practices
• Experience delivering user training and change management activities