First American Financial Group, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Principal Data Governance Analyst - Remote Eligible
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expFirst American Financial Corporation is a company that values its people and has a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. They are seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Governance Analyst to ensure the integrity, security, and effective utilization of their data assets, while developing governance policies and providing guidance to stakeholders.
Customer ServiceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Develop data governance policies and standards to ensure data consistency, and accessibility across the organization
Provide technology stakeholders advice as it relates to the data governance framework and standards to ensure their ongoing compliance with data governance policies and standards
Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, including data stewardship
Provide guidance and support to data stewards, data owners, and other stakeholders in implementing data governance practices
Work with Data Stewards to identify and document data assets needing specific security considerations and provide oversight
Develop and deliver training programs to promote data governance awareness and best practices across the organization
Monitor and report on data governance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and drive continuous improvement
Conduct data governance impact assessments to identify potential risks associated with data collection, processing, and sharing
Provide guidance and oversight for documenting and maintaining critical data domain inventory, business metadata
Lead data governance initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain data standards and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information management, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related role, preferably within the financial services or real estate industry
Demonstrated success in improving data maturity and data management practices
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, tools, and best practices
Experience with defining and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, standards and procedures
Experience conducting regular assessments and audits to ensure data standards are met
Ability to identify, analyze and mitigate data-related risks and issues
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity with data concepts such as: policy as code, data mesh and graphDB
Experience maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of data governance activities and documentation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with data governance and data quality tools and technologies
Programming skills (e.g., SQL) are often beneficial
Preferred
Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., DAMA, CDMP) is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
First American Financial Group, Inc.
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2-10 employees
Funding
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2025-04-18
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