Senior Data Governance Specialist

What you will contribute Finastra’s Global Data Office is responsible for the strategy, governance, and enablement of data assets across 130+ countries globally to unlock innovation for our business units and 8000+ customers, including 90% of the world’s top banks. Reporting to the Global Head of Data Governance, this position will play a key role on the Enterprise Data Governance team, supporting the implementation and ongoing development of data governance initiatives across Finastra. It involves both business and technical responsibilities, with an emphasis on assisting in the development, configuration, and maintenance of Finastra’s enterprise data governance systems. The purpose is to maintain the security, accessibility, quality, usability, and integrity of critical data assets. The successful candidate will support the Global Data Office in advancing Finastra’s data governance strategies and solutions aimed at enhancing the technical infrastructure that underpins our governance framework. This team will help drive a global transformation Finastra’s data governance program, which will not only meet and exceed security, regulatory and compliance requirements, but also accelerate innovation in the development of data, analytic and AI products, unlocking new opportunities for monetization.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support strategic decision-making across business units.

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements for data-driven initiatives and reporting needs.

Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.

Translate business questions into analytical problems and deliver actionable insights through data storytelling.

Support data quality assessments and contribute to data governance efforts by identifying inconsistencies and recommending improvements.

Assist in the design and validation of data models and data flows to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Work closely with data engineers and data scientists to ensure data availability, integrity, and usability.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to business and technical teams.

Required Skills & Experience

3+ years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, or a related role.

5+ years’ experience supporting global data governance and data management initiatives, preferably in banking, fintech or other highly regulated industries.

Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases.

Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e.G., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).

Solid understanding of data analysis techniques, statistical methods, and data storytelling.

Experience working with large datasets and translating data into business insights.

Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and regulatory compliance in the banking sector (e.G., GDPR, BCBS 239) is a plus.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).

Strong understanding of data governance principles, metadata management, data quality, and data management frameworks.

Proven ability to support strategic implementation, manage change, and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including product, legal, privacy, risk, and security teams.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

Professional certifications in data governance (e.G., CDMP, ADGP, IGP) are advantageous.