Senior Data Governance Analyst. - Hybrid Working On

io | Client Engagement | Hybrid, across India | Immediate Joiners Only | 8+ Years io is an AI-first technology services and consulting firm. We build, run, and improve the data and platform capabilities our clients depend on to make decisions. We put senior, accountable practitioners onto delivery teams that own outcomes, and we use automation and AI to make that work faster, cleaner, and more auditable. This role is part of a strategic data governance engagement that IntVerse delivers for one of our clients, a large global organisation with operations across multiple regions. You will join the IntVerse delivery team that owns data quality and governance for a complex global product master data environment. You will work closely with the client's data owners, regional teams, and technology stakeholders, while remaining part of, and accountable to, the IntVerse team. Suitable candidates will receive full context during the process. We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to take ownership of data quality and governance within this environment. You will be the person the team relies on when a mapping decision is ambiguous, a data quality issue keeps recurring, or a governance exception needs judgment. Because of current delivery timelines on this engagement, we are considering only candidates who can join immediately, with no notice period. Data quality and mapping leadership Own the identification and resolution of recurring data quality issues, including structured root cause analysis and permanent corrective rules. Make and defend judgment calls on ambiguous mappings and exceptions, with clear rationale. Ensure adherence to the client's mapping standards, governance frameworks, and data policies across all regions. Act as the subject matter expert for the mapping process and for product data hierarchy structures. Contribute to the design and continuous evolution of global data governance processes and controls. Partner with the client's data owners, regional teams, IT, and governance stakeholders to resolve complex, cross-system issues. Provide decision support and guidance on data-related topics, including exception handling and escalations. Drive continuous improvement of validation processes, controls, and data quality frameworks. Support and influence automation and AI-assisted mapping initiatives, ensuring proper validation and governance controls are in place before scale. Identify and pursue opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and auditability across the data lifecycle. Coaching and quality assurance Mentor junior analysts on best practices, methodologies, and data judgment. Review team outputs for quality, consistency, and compliance with governance standards. Minimum 8 years of experience in data analysis, data quality, or master data management. Hands-on experience defining, applying, and governing product master data and data governance frameworks. Demonstrated ability to lead complex validations and own data quality end to end, not only execute tasks. Advanced Excel, including complex formulas, large datasets, and efficient data manipulation. Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to identify patterns, root causes, and systemic data issues. Fluent English, written and spoken. Available to join immediately, with no notice period. Working knowledge of SQL and data querying. Experience with data mapping and hierarchy structures. Exposure to automation, AI-supported tooling, or modern data platforms. Experience working across global, cross-functional environments such as LATAM, EMEA, North America, and APAC. A strong data quality and governance mindset. Accurate, governed product hierarchies are the foundation of reliable reporting and good decisions for our client. Exposure to data governance across multiple regions and a sophisticated enterprise environment. Hands-on involvement in applying AI and automation to data processes the right way, with controls. This is a hybrid role open across India, delivered as part of an IntVerse client engagement. We are hiring immediate joiners only. with the subject line "Senior Data Analyst - Immediate Joiner". Tell us where you are based and confirm that you are available to start immediately. io | Client Engagement | Hybrid, across India | Immediate Joiners Only | 8+ Years io is an AI-first technology services and consulting firm. We build, run, and improve the data and platform capabilities our clients depend on to make decisions. We put senior, accountable practitioners onto delivery teams that own outcomes, and we use automation and AI to make that work faster, cleaner, and more auditable. This role is part of a strategic data governance engagement that IntVerse delivers for one of our clients, a large global organisation with operations across multiple regions. You will join the IntVerse delivery team that owns data quality and governance for a complex global