Data Analyst - Data Quality & Data Governance

Key Responsibilities

• Profile, assess, and document data quality issues across Claims and Underwriting data domains.
• Define, implement, and monitor data quality rules, thresholds, and KPIs.
• Support the development and rollout of the enterprise data governance framework including policies, standards, and business glossary.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to identify data owners, stewards, and accountability structures.
• Maintain data lineage documentation and contribute to the data catalog.
• Conduct root cause analysis on data quality failures and track remediation progress.
• Prepare data quality dashboards, scorecards, and status reports for leadership.
• Participate in working sessions with stakeholder's Claims and Underwriting teams to align on data definitions and business rules.
• Support change management and training activities related to governance adoption.

Required Technical Skills

Data & Analytics

• SQL - proficiency in querying, profiling, and validating large datasets
• Python or R - for data analysis, quality checks, and reporting
• Microsoft Excel - advanced use for data analysis and reporting
• Data quality tools - Informatica DQ, Collibra, Talend, or equivalent
• Data catalog and metadata management tools

Data Governance

• Solid understanding of data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK preferred)
• Experience defining data standards, policies, and business glossaries
• Familiarity with data stewardship, ownership, and accountability models
• Knowledge of data classification, lineage, and master data management (MDM)
• Awareness of regulatory and compliance requirements for insurance/financial data

Domain Knowledge

• Insurance industry experience - Claims and/or Underwriting strongly preferred
• Understanding of Claims lifecycle and Underwriting data structures
• Familiarity with P&C insurance data models

Analytical & Process Skills

• Experience conducting data profiling and root cause analysis
• Ability to document data flows, mappings, and business rules clearly
• Track record of working across business and IT stakeholder groups to resolve data issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3-6 years of experience in data quality, data governance, or data analytics roles
• Certification in data management (e.g., CDMP) or relevant data governance tools
• Prior experience in insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industries
• Experience working in client-facing or consulting environments

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills - able to translate technical findings for non-technical business audiences
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation habits
• Collaborative and comfortable working in a cross-functional, client-facing environment
• Proactive problem-solver who can work independently with minimal direction
• Adaptable in fast-paced, evolving project environments