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JSR Tech Consulting lists this Data Governance Consultant opportunity in city of newark, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Data Governance Consultant
Long-Term Contract Opportunity with a Major Financial Services Firm
Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid – 3 Days/Week Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Pay Rate: Up to $80/hr W2
Employment Type: W2 Only (No Corp-to-Corp)
Candidates: Local Candidates Only
We are seeking a Data Governance Consultant to help drive enterprise-wide data governance initiatives within a leading financial services organization. This role will focus on establishing and enhancing data governance frameworks, defining best practices, improving data quality, and partnering with both business and technology teams to ensure trusted, well-managed data across the organization.
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of data governance expertise and technical capability, with experience working in financial services, fintech, banking, payments, capital markets, or similar highly regulated environments. This is a hands-on consulting role requiring both strategic thinking and the ability to work directly with data, systems, and stakeholders.
What You Can Expect on a Typical Day
Partner with business and technology teams to establish and mature enterprise data governance practices
Define, document, and implement data governance standards, policies, procedures, and operating models
Develop and promote best practices related to data quality, metadata management, data lineage, stewardship, and data ownership
Collaborate with data owners, business stakeholders, and technical teams to improve data management processes across the organization
Support enterprise initiatives focused on data quality, regulatory compliance, and risk management
Identify data governance gaps and recommend process improvements to strengthen data controls and governance maturity
Facilitate discussions with business and technical teams to establish governance requirements and drive adoption
Assist in the development and implementation of data governance metrics, reporting, and monitoring processes
Partner with data engineering, analytics, and architecture teams to ensure governance principles are incorporated into data solutions
Support data cataloging, metadata management, and lineage initiatives
Participate in governance councils, working groups, and enterprise data management initiatives
Provide guidance and education to stakeholders on governance standards and best practices
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Stewardship, or related disciplines
Experience developing or implementing enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and best practices
Strong understanding of data governance concepts, including:
Data Quality
Metadata Management
Data Lineage
Data Stewardship
Data Ownership
Data Cataloging
Experience working within financial services, banking, fintech, payments, insurance, capital markets, or other regulated industries
Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Experience facilitating cross-functional discussions and driving consensus across stakeholder groups
Technical Qualifications
Hands-on experience working with SQL for data analysis, validation, profiling, and governance-related activities
Experience using Python for data analysis, data quality assessment, automation, or governance initiatives
Ability to analyze and interpret complex data structures, relationships, and business processes
Familiarity with enterprise data platforms, databases, and cloud-based data environments
Understanding of data architecture and data lifecycle management concepts
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with data governance platforms such as Informatica, Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, or similar tools
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to financial services data management
Experience supporting large-scale data transformation or modernization initiatives
Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, or other modern data platforms
Experience establishing data governance programs within complex enterprise environments
Worksite address
city of newark, NJ, 07102, US
Who can apply
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