Data Governance Specialist

Principal Responsibilities: Data Governance Frameworks: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain preventive controls, data governance frameworks, and entitlements management. Data Quality Management: Monitor and address data quality exceptions, ensuring accuracy for trader lifecycle and contract data while implementing proactive controls and SLAs. Change Management: Support the development of the Trader Master Data Catalog and structured workflows for change requests, approvals, and downstream impact assessments. Automation and Analytics: Automate manual reporting processes and develop dashboards for data quality monitoring and operational risk management Operational Efficiency: Drive efficiency by automating exception monitoring, resolution, and reconciliation processes to reduce reliance on manual workflows and improve scalability. Cross-System Integration: Collaborate with technology teams to address and resolve data integration exceptions, ensuring seamless reconciliations with downstream systems. Historical Data Validation: Partner with stakeholders to validate historical temporal data, ensuring accurate backfilling for strategic builds and system migrations. Qualifications/Skills: Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, or equivalent) Experience: 5-8 years of experience in financial services, with exposure to trading strategies, fund structures, and financial products Technical Expertise: Proficiency in databases, data structures, and tools such as SQL, Excel, Tableau, or Power BI; familiarity with programming languages like Python, C#, or Java is a plus Data Governance Knowledge: Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data lineage, and data quality management principles Analytical Skills: Highly analytical with the ability to interpret large datasets, automate processes, and execute project plans effectively Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members and present findings to stakeholders Adaptability and Organization: Self-starter with excellent organizational skills, capable of multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment