Senior Business Analyst - Data Governance

Company Description

We are Hiflylabs, an AI and data company. A lab of highflyers. People, who always strive for more. Humans trained on data and algorithms. Geeks at the leading edge of technology. A community we all enjoy belonging to.

In about 10 years Hiflylabs turned from a collective of like-minded friends into a much larger diverse group of 250+ people with various backgrounds, who know that no business today can thrive without building on their data. Want to be a part of our story? Let's work together!

Check out our Website, LinkedIn page and YouTube channel to get an insight into who we are and how we work!

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

• Translate business and data governance strategies into technical requirements for implementation.

• Collaborate with engineering and program management teams to align on data governance frameworks, roadmaps, and milestones.

• Prioritize data governance initiatives in an agile environment, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Work with stakeholders across business, IT, legal, and compliance to obtain approvals for data governance policies.

• Document data flows, governance models, and related processes.

• Create JIRA User Stories, BRDs, and other artifacts based on stakeholder feedback.

• Present progress to executives and senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment with governance objectives.

• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Compliance to ensure changes adhere to policies and regulations.

• Analyze and improve existing governance frameworks, identifying changes needed for better business alignment.

• Assist with testing governance solutions to ensure compliance and business requirements are met.

• Provide input on data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and ensure governance policies support compliance efforts.

• Work with metadata management and data cataloging tools to enhance data discoverability and governance.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Experience in data governance, business analysis, or data management projects.

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., data ownership, metadata management, data quality, regulatory compliance).

• Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM), Data Lineage, and Data Privacy best practices.

• Experience working with data models, data flows, and business process mapping.

• Hands-on knowledge of SQL and relational databases to support data governance initiatives.

• Familiarity with data warehouses and cloud platforms (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Ability to define governance policies and workflows that align with business needs.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and business teams.

• Agile mindset, ability to translate governance requirements into tangible actions.

• Experience in working with data cataloging and metadata management tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica) is a plus.

Additional Information

Why Us?

✅ Data-driven innovation & human-centered culture – We combine cutting-edge technology with a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

✅ Global projects & advanced technologies – Work with international clients (New York, Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland) and explore the latest digital tools.

✅ Flexibility & empowerment – Enjoy the freedom to work how it suits you best, with trust, autonomy, and a strong work-life balance.

✅ Continuous learning & fun community – Benefit from mentoring, career development opportunities, and a vibrant team culture with exciting events. 🚀