Sr. Data Governance Analyst

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it.

The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities and youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! Data Governance (DG) provides enterprise-wide data standards common vocabulary and usage standards. It enables Markel to more easily integrate synchronize and consolidate data from different departments communicate effectively through shared terms and report formats and exchange data with other organizations in a common format.

Senior Data Governance Analysts (Sr DGA) will lead data governance efforts by partnering with the business to drive the conformance and standardization of data concepts and verify adherence to Markel Data Standards and DG framework. Sr DGA will consult with stakeholders to gather and document requirements for data governance projects helping to establish agreed upon data definitions and consistent data capture across the company. Sr DGA will critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources working with customers to evaluate whether data conforms to data governance approved mappings or standards. This role will also lead the development implementation and delivery of data governance policies and standards and support the data stewards in developing strategic direction and action plans to address data governance issues.

We are seeking a Sr Data Governance Analyst to drive global Data Governance strategic initiatives. The associates first responsibility will be to offer expertise and insights that help the business enhance its data leading to improved communication and decision-making . The associate must be self-driven and comfortable navigating new challenges demonstrate strong organizational skills and an analytical mindset and understand the Data Governance & Quality discipline. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to engage with business stakeholders perform root cause assessments on data governance issues and manage data governance processes and project related tasks to rationalize and conform data concepts.

Data is critically important to how we conduct business and must be treated as an asset. The Data Governance and Data Quality teams work in tandem with operations and IT to protect the integrity accuracy and completeness of Markels collaboration with these teams and our business stakeholders the Sr Data Governance Analyst will lead efforts to support the development of new data concepts and documentation of metadata related to those data concepts to convey important information to the consumers of Data Governance assets.

What youll be doing:

Serve as a member of the Data Governance Team in support:
- Execute Data Governance processes to rationalize and conform data concepts and complete related documentation tasks required
- Document requirements and source-to-target mapping of Conformed Values
- Perform data analysis associated with data governance projects
- Design and develop data models frameworks and other data structures
- Educate others on data governance topics
- Draft Data Governance Policies/Standards
- Facilitate cross-functional/crossdivisional meetings and drive them to solutions
Liaise with key stakeholders across business units to get buy-in on develop and implement data strategy and data governance best practices
Driving additional strategic projects as they arise (e.g. Reference Data Management Master Data Management)
Partnering with other Product Owners as needed in the execution of the Strategic Data Program to ensure our Data Governance strategy aligns with program objectives

What were looking for:

4 years of relevant experience
Leadership Skills
Knowledge of insurance and how business needs translate to data and technology needs
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to handle complex projects and communicate clearly with leaders and team members
Demonstrated capability to build effective partnerships with internal clients to drive decisions and gain consensus across groups seniority levels and interests
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal including preparation of executive materials; ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple and logical way

US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20 countries is a holding company for insurance reinsurance specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

Were all about people We win together We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday We think further

Whats in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees needs at all stages of life.

All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life disability and AD&D insurance.

We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions an Employee Stock Purchase Plan PTO corporate holidays and floating holidays parental leave.

Are you ready to play your part

Choose Apply Now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it.The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities and youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. Were alwa...