Data Governance Analyst in London

We are working with a highly regarded global law firm committed to innovative data management and leveraging {},data-driven strategies to gain a competitive advantage. This organisation values collaboration, integrity, and excellence, providing a dynamic environment for growth and development.The data governance team are a critical part of their AI strategy and this role involves dealing with a wide range of senior stakeholders including Partners.

Key Responsibilities

Support the implementation, adoption, and ongoing management of the firm\’s Data Governance Framework.

Liaise closely with Data Stewards to understand their data needs and participate in Data Stewardship Council meetings.

Assist in metadata import, curation, and maintenance within Data Management Technology (DMT), focusing on resolving business issues.

Analyse business processes and requirements to identify opportunities for improvements in data management and analytics.

Develop user stories, use cases, and functional requirements to describe data capture, processing, and analysis workflows.

Participate in gap analysis exercises to identify system moz shortfalls and support user acceptance testing for DMT solutions.

Create comprehensive documentation for the data catalogue, including data definitions, source information, and transformation rules.

Design and build content, metadata models, and workflows for the data catalogue.

Ensure key data governance documents, such as Business Glossary and Data Lineage, are integrated and effectively utilised within the DMT.

Support the development of business process and data lineage models, facilitating their use by Data Governance Us teams.

Contribute to the design and delivery of training for Data Stewards on DMT and governance practices.

Automate reference list workflows and support the central repository, aligning with external data standards like SALI or NosLegal.

Participate in firm-wide data initiatives and projects to empower Data Stewards and improve data quality and accessibility.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor\’s or Master\’s degree.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex business requirements.

Knowledge of data management, governance, analytics best practices, and techniques.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to bridge business and technical teams.

Proactive and able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Business report writing skills, including drafting user stories, use cases, and functional requirements.

Experience in managing and maintaining data governance issues logs.

Knowledge of metadata management concepts, models, and standards is advantageous.

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