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Data Governance Analyst

Milton Keynes
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Data Governance Analyst

Location: Milton Keynes

Duration: 31/12/2026

Days on site: 2

Rate £414

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Role Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Analyst to support our data governance initiatives across business units in the car finance domain. This role is critical in ensuring that data governance policies are effectively implemented and aligned with business needs. The successful candidate will be deeply familiar with data governance frameworks and possess hands-on experience with Collibra's Data Intelligence Platform or similar leading market data governance product.

Key Responsibilities

Partner directly with business units to understand operational data needs and ensure alignment with governance policies.
Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of data governance standards, policies, and procedures.
Promote data ownership and stewardship across departments, ensuring accountability and compliance.
Leverage Collibra to manage data domains, workflows, and governance artifacts.
Facilitate data quality initiatives, including issue resolution and root cause analysis.
Maintain metadata repositories and ensure consistent data definitions across systems.
Monitor regulatory compliance and support audit and risk management activities.
Provide training and guidance to business users on data governance principles and Collibra usage.Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
Strong Business & data analyst skills
Experience in Collibra or similar tooling, including cataloging, policy management, and workflow configuration.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with business stakeholders.
Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and financial services compliance.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities

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