Data Governance Analyst Job at Instinct Resourcing in New York

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Job Title: Data Governance Analyst

Location: New York (3 days on-site)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We're working with one of our clients who are searching for a Data Governance Analyst to help shape how information is managed, standardised, and protected across the organisation.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement governance frameworks, and work with tools like Microsoft Purview to deliver high-impact data solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Champion and maintain the firm’s data governance framework, ensuring policies are consistently applied across departments.
• Track and report on data quality metrics, KPIs, and conformance dashboards.
• Build and manage a comprehensive data glossary to ensure consistent terminology across the business.
• Conduct regular assessments of data quality, coordinating remediation plans where needed.
• Partner with teams across the organisation to gather requirements, assess data needs, and support delivery initiatives.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 2-4 years prior experience in a data governance role
• A solid understanding of data governance principles: data quality, data lineage, roles and responsibilities, and documentation.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica).
• Proven ability to design and maintain dashboards or KPI reports to track compliance.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A problem‑solving mindset with experience identifying and remediating data issues.
• Familiarity with automation tools or workflows to streamline data processes.
• Awareness of data protection regulations and how they apply in practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Why Join?

• Be part of a firm where data is a strategic priority, not an afterthought.
• Collaborate with a dynamic, forward‑thinking data and tech team.
• Gain exposure to complex, enterprise‑level governance challenges and solutions.
• Work with modern tools like Microsoft Purview in an environment that values innovation.

If you're passionate about creating scalable, intelligent data governance solutions and working across teams to make data more reliable and actionable we'd love to hear from you.