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Data Governance Analyst

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Data Governance Analyst

At Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong.

Role Overview

The Data Governance Analyst is part of the Enterprise Data Governance Team at Cognizant Canada and plays an essential role the advancement of our data strategy and maintenance of existing Data Governance Practices. This role provides the opportunity to balance enablement of our business with the governance of our data assets to ensure the trust and protection of the data in our care.

The successful candidate will join a skilled team of like-minded colleagues who are naturally curious, collaborative and strive to make sense of our data, protect it and work to enable the business to advance their data roadmaps.

What you will do

  • Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement our data governance policy, standards, processes, and practices.
  • Support the implementation and adoption of data governance across the enterprise
  • Work with technology and business users to ensure our data is understood and reflected in our Data Inventory to enable people to find what they need when they need it.
  • Support requirement definition and analysis as we build out our Connected Data Platform, connecting people to the data they need.
  • Find opportunities to improve effectiveness of the data governance organization with focus on operational efficiency and collaboration
  • Provide front line support to our data community and translate complex topics into simple and effective statements that have impact
  • Support strategic decisions, issues, risks, and breakthroughs related to data initiatives

What you bring to the role

  • 5+ Years of applied data governance experience
  • Agile, practical, customer service-oriented approach (doesn’t over complicate processes)
  • Ability to work in a fast paced highly focused team
  • Experience in financial services and insurance is an asset
  • Working knowledge of data governance and management technology (e.g. Collibra, Microsoft Purview)
  • Data certification in Data Management or Data Governance an asset (e.g. DGSP or CDMP)

Working Arrangements

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in our client's office in Toronto/London, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

  • Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
  • We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
  • We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
  • We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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