What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Governance Specialist position at iShare Inc.?
Hiring on behalf of a client
Full time hire role / NYC, Boston or Remote role /
Role & Responsibilities Overview:
· Data Cataloging: Utilize IDMC to effectively catalog data assets, ensuring robust metadata management and enhancing data discoverability across the organization.
· Master Data Management: Develop, validate, and maintain detailed mappings and schemas in Excel to manage master data critical for actuarial analysis and compliance reporting.
· Data Quality Assurance: Regularly audit and refine data quality, collaborating with IT, actuarial teams, and other stakeholders to rectify discrepancies and maintain high data integrity.
· Have a track record of applying Data Scanning, Data Lineage, Data Quality and Data Dictionary capabilities to a global organization
· Create and maintain technical documentation in support of data governance program
· User Onboarding and Access Management :Oversee the onboarding process for new users, ensuring they have appropriate access to data assets and tools.
· Maintain user access controls and regularly review permissions to ensure compliance with data governance policies.
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and with changing priorities and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.
· Policy Implementation and Compliance: Adhere to and enforce strict data management practices that comply with industry regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or specific insurance regulatory standards.
· Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise between data users, technical teams, and business leaders to align data accessibility with the strategic needs of the actuarial department.
· Project Leadership: Manage and execute data governance projects,
ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and timely completion.
· Educational Workshops and Support: Conduct training sessions and provide ongoing support for Alation and Excel-related data governance practices.
· Team player with a highly motivated, positive, and collaborative attitude.
· Excellent verbal and written communications, presentations skills, and high attention to detail.
Candidate Profile:
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
· 3 years of experience in data governance or a similar role within the insurance industry.
· Expertise in using data governance tools for data cataloging and advanced proficiency in Excel.
· Familiarity with insurance data standards and the regulatory environment affecting the actuarial functions.
· Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
· Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience working in consultancy and client-facing roles
