Sr. Consultant, Data Governance

Responsibilities

• Data Governance & Quality Support
• Partner with data owners and stewards to analyze data issues and improve data quality practices
• Support the definition and monitoring of data quality rules aligned to business needs
• Perform data analysis, validation checks, and issue investigation to identify root causes and drive resolution
• Provide insights and recommendations to strengthen data governance controls
• Metadata, Catalog & Lineage Governance
• Support the organization and maintenance of business metadata and data definitions
• Ensure data assets are properly classified, documented, and aligned to governance standards
• Assist stakeholders in understanding data flows and lineage to improve transparency and trust
• Workflow & Governance Process Enablement
• Support and enhance governance workflows (e.g., approvals, issue management, certifications, and lifecycle processes )
• Improve traceability, auditability, and consistency of governance processes
• Provide day-to-day support to users on governance tools and processes
• Stakeholder Engagement & Adoption
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and data teams , guiding them on governance best practices
• Conduct training sessions, office hours, and user support to increase adoption
• Translate business needs into practical governance solutions and improvements
• Records Management & Data Retention
• Ensure governance practices align with enterprise records management and retention policies
• Support data classification, retention scheduling, and defensible disposition processes
• Partner with compliance and legal teams to ensure data is managed in accordance with regulatory and internal retention requirements
• Promote awareness and adoption of records management standards across data domains
• Audit, Risk & Continuous Improvement
• Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR, internal policies)
• Contribute to governance reporting and evidence tracking
• Identify opportunities to enhance governance processes, controls, and efficiency
• Support emerging capabilities such as AI-assisted data classification and governance insights
• Required Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 10-13 years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or records management
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and operating models
• Experience supporting metadata, data quality, lineage, and governance processes
• Solid knowledge of records management and data retention principles
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data issues and recommend solutions
• Proven experience working with business stakeholders, data stewards, and control functions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to educate, influence, and drive adoption of governance practices
• Preferred Skills
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR)
• Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra or similar platforms)
• Exposure to data classification, retention schedules, legal holds, and disposition processes
• Awareness of emerging AI capabilities in data governance
• Working with Us
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Additional Information

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. This role sits within the Data Management Enablement (DME) Center of Excellence (COE) and focuses on supporting enterprise data governance practices across the organization. The associate acts as a governance advisor and enablement partner , helping business and data stakeholders improve how data is managed, governed, and retained. The role emphasizes analysis, governance oversight, and stakeholder support rather than heavy technical development. It plays a key role in driving adoption of data governance standards , improving data quality, and ensuring alignment with records management and data retention requirements .

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