Sr. Data Governance Analyst

Markel • Richmond, VA

3d

About The Position

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re 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 associate's 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 Markel’s data. In 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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/cross–divisional 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed