What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Governance Analyst position at Bank of Utah?
I am Ron Ross, VP Data at the Bank of Utah. Founded in 1952, Bank of Utah is one of Utah's largest, privately owned community banks. Here we strive to unlock the potential of our team members, clients, and community. We act with integrity in every decision, build trust through every interaction, and exceed expectations at every opportunity. We seek to responsibly create lasting prosperity today and for generations to come.
We are currently looking for a Data Governance Analyst to work Monday - Friday at our Branch located at 2605 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT. The Data Governance Analyst at Bank of Utah ensures data integrity, security, and compliance by implementing governance policies, monitoring data quality, and supporting regulatory requirements. This role collaborates with business units, IT, and compliance teams to maintain accurate, consistent, and well-documented data while promoting a culture of data stewardship, integrity, and risk mitigation.
Job Qualifications:
- Education - Bachelor's in Information Systems, Data Management, or equivalent practical experience.
- Data Governance Expertise – Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, and best practices to ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance.
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge – Familiarity with banking regulations and ability to align data governance strategies with compliance requirements.
- Data Quality Management – Experience in data validation, cleansing, and monitoring to maintain accuracy, consistency, and reliability of enterprise data.
- Technical Proficiency – Proficiency in SQL, data governance tools and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau) for data management and reporting.
- Collaboration & Communication – Strong ability to work cross-functionally with IT, compliance, risk, and business teams, translating technical data concepts into business terms.
Benefits of Working with Us:
Bank of Utah's comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Great work-life balance, with a Monday-Friday schedule
- Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans
- 401(k) plan and match up to 5 percent, plus opportunities to participate in our employee stock ownership program (eligibility requirements must be met)
- 12 paid bank holidays earned vacation & sick time
- Volunteer opportunities to make a difference in the communities where you work and live
- Awards and recognition to celebrate you and your colleagues for living the bank's values
Regular duties and responsibilities:
- Implement Data Governance Policies – Enforce data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.
- Monitor Data Quality & Integrity – Identify and resolve data quality issues, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability across systems.
- Support Regulatory Compliance – Ensure data practices align with banking regulations and assist in audits and reporting.
- Manage Metadata & Documentation – Maintain data catalogs, metadata repositories, and data lineage documentation for transparency and accessibility.
- Collaborate with Stakeholders – Work with IT, risk, compliance, and business units to improve data governance practices and ensure data usability.
- Analyze & Report on Data Governance Metrics – Track and report data quality, compliance adherence, and governance effectiveness to leadership.
