Sr Consultant, Data Governance
Job Summary
About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management asset servicing asset management and banking services Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the worlds most successful individuals families corporations and institutions.
Since 1889 we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service Expertise and Integrity. Together they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees whom we call partners and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
- Under minimal supervision independently leads and advances data quality initiatives across the organization by implementing enhancing and governing enterprise data quality frameworks methodologies and controls.
- Drives the establishment adoption and continuous improvement of data governance policies standards processes and best practices to strengthen data quality and support business objectives across multiple domains.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders providing thought leadership and influencing enterprise data management and governance strategies.
- Ability to independently engage with data owners data consumers custodians and senior stakeholders across multiple domains to provide expert consultation on data quality strategy governance practices and implementation approaches.
- Ability to partner with business stakeholders to identify analyze and prioritize complex business challenges translating them into scalable data quality controls monitoring capabilities and measurable outcomes.
- Ability to design develop and optimize data quality controls using SQL Python or similar technologies while establishing automated monitoring scheduling and reporting solutions leveraging tools such as Control-M and other enterprise platforms.
- Ability to develop executive-level dashboards and data visualizations using platforms such as Power BI effectively communicating data quality trends risks root causes and business impacts. Acts as a recognized subject matter expert and drives knowledge sharing across business units.
- Ability to lead root cause analysis of complex data quality issues coordinate cross-functional remediation efforts and partner with technology teams to implement sustainable solutions at the source.
- Assess design and implement strategies that reduce data redundancy and improve the consistency reliability and fitness of data used for business decision-making. Proactively recommend enhancements to business processes controls and monitoring frameworks.
- Lead the development and enhancement of data management standards processes controls and metadata assets including business glossaries data dictionaries and governance repositories such as Collibra.
- Lead and support governance reviews compliance assessments monitoring activities and control testing to ensure ongoing adherence to enterprise data governance policies regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members and consultants contributing to capability development and promoting consistent adoption of data quality and governance standards.
- Influence strategic data governance initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvement automation operational efficiencies and enterprise-wide data quality enhancement.
- Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Data Management or related field with significant experience in Data Quality Data Governance or Enterprise Data Management.
- Demonstrated experience leading data quality initiatives and working with business and technology stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
- Strong experience with Collibra Data Quality Collibra Data Catalog or comparable enterprise data governance and metadata management platforms preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and experience with Python or other programming languages used for data analysis automation and quality monitoring.
- Strong understanding of database architecture data integration data lineage and data management principles.
- Experience designing and developing business intelligence and data visualization solutions using Power BI Incorta or similar analytics platforms.
- Deep knowledge of Data Governance Data Quality Master Data Management Metadata Management and Enterprise Data Management concepts and best practices.
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical and data governance concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders drive change and lead cross-functional initiatives with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal written presentation facilitation and stakeholder management skills required.
- Recognized expertise in Data Governance and Data Quality methodologies including experience establishing standards controls and monitoring frameworks.
- Highly adaptable proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trusts history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
About Our Pune Office
The Northern Trust Pune office established in 2016 is now home to over 3000 employees. The office handles various functions including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.
Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to 2024 they volunteered more than 10000 hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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