Data Governance Analyst (Remote)

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com

Job Description

Experian Consumer Services is looking for a Data Analyst focused on supporting the implementation of its Data Governance initiatives. The primary responsibility would be to help classify, organize, and document existing and new data assets. The Analyst will review product requirements, understand the data flow and architecture, and provide business definitions and applicable data governance policies. You will also evolve into documenting and defining best practices and leading adoption processes.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Data Architecture.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Help develop and manage data glossaries and data owner matrices to establish enterprise data standards for using critical data.
• Provide, review, and update data definition and classifications, as well as applicable data governance policies of data assets.
• Identify and document data retention, data privacy, data security, and data access requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of data governance standards.
• Document business requirements for data governance policies, procedures, and activities.
• Help to design KPIs that gauge data governance success.
• Help identify and deploy data practices such as data scoping, metadata standardization, lineage, data deduplication, mapping and transformation, and business validations.
• Grow and enforce modern data documentation standards.

Qualifications

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or similar discipline.
• 2+ years' experience as a Data or Business Analyst and experience implementing Data Governance projects.
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• SQL experience is a plus.
• Experience with tools such as Confluence is a plus.

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remotely, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick, and 12-paid holidays

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.