Data Governance Analyst

We are working with a highly regarded global law firm committed to innovative data management and leveraging , data-driven strategies to gain a competitive advantage. This organisation values collaboration, integrity, and excellence, providing a dynamic environment for growth and development.The data governance team are a critical part of their AI strategy and this role involves dealing with a wide range of senior stakeholders including Partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, adoption, and ongoing management of the firm's Data Governance Framework.
• Liaise closely with Data Stewards to understand their data needs and participate in Data Stewardship Council meetings.
• Assist in metadata import, curation, and maintenance within Data Management Technology (DMT), focusing on resolving business issues.
• Analyse business processes and requirements to identify opportunities for improvements in data management and analytics.
• Develop user stories, use cases, and functional requirements to describe data capture, processing, and analysis workflows.
• Participate in gap analysis exercises to identify system moz shortfalls and support user acceptance testing for DMT solutions.
• Create comprehensive documentation for the data catalogue, including data definitions, source information, and transformation rules.
• Design and build content, metadata models, and workflows for the data catalogue.
• Ensure key data governance documents, such as Business Glossary and Data Lineage, are integrated and effectively utilised within the DMT.
• Support the development of business process and data lineage models, facilitating their use by Data Governance Us teams.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of training for Data Stewards on DMT and governance practices.
• Automate reference list workflows and support the central repository, aligning with external data standards like SALI or NosLegal.
• Participate in firm-wide data initiatives and projects to empower Data Stewards and improve data quality and accessibility.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex business requirements.
• Knowledge of data management, governance, analytics best practices, and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to bridge business and technical teams.
• Proactive and able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Business report writing skills, including drafting user stories, use cases, and functional requirements.
• Experience in managing and maintaining data governance issues logs.
• Knowledge of metadata management concepts, models, and standards is advantageous.