Data Governance Lead

About the job

Role Overview: The Data Governance Lead is responsible for defining, executing, and maturing the enterprise-wide data governance strategy, frameworks, and operating models. This role ensures high data quality, regulatory compliance, and consistent usage of data across the organization. Experience in BFSI is a strong value add due to industry-specific regulatory and governance requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design, rollout, and continuous enhancement of enterprise data governance frameworks. • Establish and enforce data policies, standards, ownership models, and stewardship structures. • Drive data quality strategy, including rules, monitoring, dashboards, and issue management. • Oversee enterprise metadata management, data lineage initiatives, and master data governance. • Collaborate with IT, business teams, and compliance to enable data-driven decision-making. • Ensure regulatory compliance with frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, RBI guidelines, ISO standards, etc. • Lead implementation and adoption of data governance platforms (Collibra, Informatica, Alation). • Conduct training and awareness programs across business units to strengthen governance culture. • Manage governance KPIs, maturity assessments, and audit-readiness. Required Skills & Experience: • 8–15 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Enterprise Data Programs. • Strong hands-on experience with data governance tools such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica Axon/EDC. • Deep understanding of data quality, metadata, lineage, and master data concepts. • Strong BFSI experience—preferably working with regulatory data, risk data, customer data, KYC, AML, or core banking systems. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities. Professional Skills: • Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. • Excellent communication and storytelling skills to convey complex analyses to non-technical stakeholders. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines. • Proactive, innovative, and collaborative attitude with a passion for continuous learning. • Experience working with BFSI compliance, governance, and risk management teams. Good to have: • Experience working with non-technical stakeholders. • Experience working in or with Japanese-oriented companies or clients. • Databricks certification or equivalent cloud platform credentials (e.g., AWS/Azure/ GCP). • Cloud/Data certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, DAMA, Collibra) are an added advantage. Education: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, or a related field. • DAMA, Collibra, or DCAM certification is preferred.

Requirements

• Data Governance
• Data Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree

Preferred Technologies

• Data Governance
• Data Management
• Regulatory Compliance