Job Description

Our client, a leading international financial institution based in Basel, is expanding its newly established Data Office and is seeking a Data Governance Analyst (m/f/d) for an immediate start. This is an initial 2-year contract with the possibility of extension and potential conversion to a permanent position, subject to business requirements and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data stewards, business stakeholders and technical teams to address data-related challenges and support solution implementation.
• Support the development and adoption of data governance frameworks, policies and standards aligned with organisational objectives.
• Contribute to data quality initiatives by identifying gaps, recommending improvements and tracking remediation efforts.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, inconsistencies and improvement opportunities, and prepare reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Coordinate data-related initiatives, including data cleansing activities, process enhancements and tool implementations.
• Maintain and update documentation of data processes, workflows and best practices.
• Support the preparation of management reporting and data-driven insights.
• Identify data management risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Utilise digital tools and automation to improve data governance, management and quality practices.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, industry standards and best practices in data management and governance.

Profile

In order to be considered for the role, the ideal candidate must have:

• Successfully completed bachelor's or master's degree in information management, computer science or a related field.
• Professional certification in data governance or data management (eg CMDB) preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Analytics, or a similar field, ideally within Financial Services or another highly regulated environment.
• Practical experience working as a Data Steward, Data Owner, Data Governance professional, or on data-focused consulting engagements.
• Solid understanding of Data Governance frameworks, Data Quality principles, and Data Management best practices.
• Very good writing skills in English.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across the organisation at all levels.
• Excellent team player.