Data Governance Analyst

Headquartered in Liège, our client is a well-known insurance company in Belgium.

Job description summary:

The Data Governance Analyst is responsible for supporting data governance activities. He / she provides the necessary support for the business lines to govern their data. With strong functional expertise, he / she provides the bridge between the different business lines. He / she develops and is in charge of the operation of computer systems dedicated to the governance of data.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Establishing processes and best practices for data governance
  • Establishing communication mechanisms for knowledge sharing
  • Providing the link between the business lines and the necessary support to data stewards in governing their data
  • Leading and facilitating the analysis, prioritization and resolution of identified data issues
  • Working with data stewards and technical experts to prioritize and resolve data governance issues encountered
  • Developing and managing the operation of computer systems dedicated to data governance
  • Continually identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Proposing and managing strategic / cross-functional data governance initiatives
  • If needed, supporting the resolution of data quality issues in order to capitalize on their analysis carried out within the framework of specific projects.

Profile:

Hard skills:

  • Data-oriented bachelor’s or master’s degree
  • Ideally 5 years’ relevant professional experience, preferably gained in the insurance sector. Minimum 1 year relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in data governance activities (e.g. defining roles and responsibilities, creating a business glossary, etc.)
  • Experience with data governance tools (e.g. ASG DI, Collibra, etc.)
  • Experience in data analysis
  • Experience in the use of graphs
  • Knowledge of data quality management
  • Ability to connect data metrics to business impact metrics and results
  • Familiarity with data profiling tools is considered as an asset
  • French or Dutch as mother tongue or second language: good command (at least B2 level) 
  • French or Dutch as second or third language: fairly good knowledge (at least B1 level)
  • English: good reading knowledge of the IT technical language

Soft skills:

  • Ability to communicate effectively with Data Owners and Data Stewards to resolve issues
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details
  • Ability to engage with multiple management levels across business units
  • Ability to identify opportunities for improvement

Job Offer:

  • Remuneration commensurate with your expertise in the position, including many extra-legal benefits
  • Constant salary increase
  • Benefits on our insurance products
  • Regular feedbacks / appraisals about your skills
  • Personalized training plans
  • Internal mobility opportunities
  • Job based at the head office located in the heart of Liege
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work/life balance