Business Analyst – Data Governance & Microsoft Purview

Business Analyst – Data Governance & Microsoft Purview

Full-Time No working from home possible
Careerwise Uk

Business Analyst – Data Governance & Microsoft Purview


  • Location: UK (London/Fareham)
  • Work mode: Hybrid -3days in office
  • Permanent position
  • Salary up to Β£64k



We’re looking for a hands-on Business Analyst – Data Governance & Microsoft Purview to work closely with business stakeholders, Data Owners, Data Stewards and technology teams to deliver practical data governance improvements and measurable business value.


Key Responsibilities


  • Gather, analyse and document requirements for data governance initiatives
  • Define and document current-state and future-state processes, data flows, roles and governance controls
  • Support data ownership, stewardship, metadata management and data quality initiatives
  • Support business adoption of Microsoft Purview, including Data Map, Unified Catalog, Business Glossary, Classifications, Lineage and Collections
  • Translate business needs into functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and prioritised backlogs
  • Facilitate stakeholder workshops, interviews and playback sessions
  • Develop and maintain process maps, data dictionaries, glossaries, RAID logs and decision records
  • Use SQL, reporting tools and data profiling outputs to support data-quality analysis and recommendations
  • Work closely with Data Engineering, Analytics, Architecture, Security and Compliance teams
  • Support data-quality measurement, root-cause analysis, remediation and governance metrics
  • Define business glossary terms, critical data elements, ownership models and metadata standards



What We're Looking For:


  • Proven Business Analysis experience within Data, Analytics, Governance, Compliance or Transformation programmes
  • Strong understanding of Data Governance and Data Management principles
  • Practical understanding / hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview
  • Knowledge of Data Cataloguing, Business Glossary, Metadata, Lineage, Classification and Data Quality
  • Experience working with Data Owners and Data Stewards
  • Strong requirements gathering, process mapping and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to use SQL/data analysis to support data-quality investigations
  • Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Visio and Microsoft 365
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to translate complex business/data problems into practical governance actions


Nice to Have


β€’ BCS / IIBA / ECBA / CCBA / CBAP certification

β€’ DAMA CDMP, DCAM or equivalent Data Governance certification

β€’ Microsoft certifications such as DP-900, PL-300 or SC-900

β€’ Microsoft Purview training or equivalent practical experience

β€’ Experience with Master Data Management and regulatory/compliance environments

β€’ Experience using AI-assisted tools responsibly for analysis and documentation


Business Analyst – Data Governance & Microsoft Purview employer: Careerwise Uk

Careerwise-UK is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, allowing employees to thrive in their roles while working flexibly from home. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the company provides ample opportunities for growth and advancement, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of product data and analytics.

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Contact Details:

Careerwise Uk Recruitment Team