Data Analytics & AI - Manager - Data Governance

Data Analytics & AI – Data Governance – Manager

 

General Information

Location: Ireland - Dublin / Cork / Limerick / Galway

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: EY Data, Analytics & AI Ireland

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

 

EY exists to build a better working world, we empower our people by offering the culture, tech, teams, scale, challenges, learning, and the relationships for you to personalise and build your career, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

 

This role can be located in our offices across the Republic of Ireland, working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

 

Our data analytics team focuses on helping our clients unlock value from their information assets through collaboration with domain experts across assurance, tax, transactions, and consulting to embed innovative data analytics solutions in existing business areas.

Data Analytics is one of the most exciting fields in today’s digital world. It offers challenging work, career development and great job satisfaction. EY’s mission is to build a better working world by asking better questions and finding better answers – this is what data analytics all about is. What better way to help us achieve our mission than by working with our data science and engineering teams as we continue this journey.

In response to strong market demand, we are seeking additional individuals to enhance our existing team. We are transforming our business by embedding analytics in everything we do. We are helping our clients transform their businesses by doing the same, across industry sectors and lines of business. We are growing and so are our people. We are hiring experienced professionals in a variety of roles, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Data Analytics team who are not only changing how we deliver services to our clients but are also committed to creating a diverse environment where EY people are valued, where they feel they belong and can contribute their best in every encounter.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

 

The nature of this role means no two projects will be the same. That means you’ll need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues. You’ll also be collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, so we’ll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas. Occasional travel may be necessary as you will be meeting with key clients, some of whom are the most respected in their fields.

Work in multi-disciplinary teams across various industries, helping our clients use analytics to transform and improve their business.

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of data governance solutions using strong technical understanding of data governance frameworks, tools and platforms.
• Actively establish and strengthen relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders to drive project success.Implement data governance as part of data and analytics projects, supporting the identification of data domains, owners and stewards within our clients organisations and working to embed data governance principles into data workflows.
• Apply proven technical experience of data governance tools (e.g. Azure Purview, Informatica, Collibra) to help clients manage metadata, data quality, data lineage, data retention and master data.
• Use a solid understanding of data management concepts, including data policies, data cataloguing, and data stewardship to help our clients create and enforce policies for effective data management.
• Carry out data profiling for clients with focus on data quality, classification, security, accuracy and completeness to help clients understand their data governance needs.
• Document governance-related deliverables, governance policies and governance processes concisely and effectively.
• Provide recommendations on data sharing rules and procedures, ensuring compliance with evolving data regulations.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in data governance and analytics, applying best practices to projects.
• Communicate data governance concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

• A Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD Degree
• 7+ years of experience in data management and governance
• Understanding of technologies used in data governance and management (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, etc.)
• People management experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop others, managing budgets, scope creep, expectations, deliverables, timelines, etc.
• Ability to communicate technical information in non-technical language.
• Highly professional with the ability to work in challenging, diverse, and evolving client environments.
• Passion for contributing to the team's growth and our Data Analytics practice.
• Data Governance or Data Management related certifications (e.g., from DAMA, EDMC)

 

Ideally, you will also have

 

• The ability to demonstrate keeping pace with industry trends and apply best practices to data strategy and operations.
• Strong experience in consulting, with the ability to provide strategic advice and practical solutions to business challenges.

 

What we look for

 

• Ability to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues.
• The Skill to collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, we will look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas.
• The capability for occasional travel may be necessary as you will be meeting with key clients, some of whom are the most respected in their fields.

 

About EY

As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory Services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

 

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

 Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

 

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

 

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

 

Apply now.

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