Data Governance Associate

Data Governance AssociateLocation: New York, NY (hybrid/in-office at least 3 days per week)Our client is a leading global independent investment banking advisory firm providing strategic advice to corporations, institutions, and governments.The firm also offers wealth management, equities, and investment management services across major markets.Position OverviewSeeking a Data Governance Associate to support day-to-day data governance activities, working closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to maintain accurate, trusted, and well-defined data across enterprise platforms. This role will help drive data quality, governance documentation, issue resolution, and data standards across key business domains.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport data governance processes across business and technology teamsBuild and maintain Python notebooks for data matching, survivorship, and reconciliationDocument business definitions, glossaries, and data domainsTrack data issues, coordinate resolutions, and maintain issue logsHelp define data standards, validation rules, and required fieldsPartner with architects and project teams to align data models with governed definitionsSupport data quality rules, monitoring, dashboards, and reportingMaintain governance documentation, training materials, and communicationsDefine and prioritize data quality metrics across key data domainsQualifications3 6 years of experience in data governance, data management, business analysis, or similar rolesStrong understanding of data governance, data quality, stewardship, and issue managementSQL skills for data analysis, issue investigation, and validationPython experience for automation, data cleansing, profiling, and validationExperience working with tools such as Databricks, Jupyter, Excel, or BI platformsExposure to CRM or deal management systems such as DealCloud or Salesforce is a plusFinancial services, consulting, or other data-intensive industry experience preferredStrong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills