Data Governance Specialist (m/f/d)

About your tasks:

• Shape and strengthen our data governance practices: Implement governance controls and enrich our data catalog by improving data classification, data quality, access to data products, and data lineage, while maintaining clear records of data owners and stewards.
• Make governance smarter through automation: Identify opportunities to optimize processes and implement automations that make governance more efficient, scalable, and user-friendly.
• Turn governance into everyday practice: Partner with data and AI engineers and business stakeholders across the organization to develop practical governance solutions that become a natural part of our daily workflows.
• Strengthen transparency and auditability: Collaborate with Governance, Risk & Compliance experts to continuously improve our end-to-end audit trail and ensure our data-related processes are transparent and traceable.

About you:

• You bring 3+ years of hands-on experience managing and enriching data catalogs, using platforms such as Purview, Databricks, Collibra, or similar tools. Hands-on experience with Python and SQL is a strong plus.
• You have a solid understanding of data governance principles and practices, including data quality, classification, lineage, access management, and data ownership, as well as familiarity with relevant regulations and standards.
• You bring analytical thinking and enjoy working with structured data, identifying process improvements, and exploring automation opportunities.
• You feel confident working in a distributed team and appreciate the balance of independence and collaboration, especially when partnering with technical experts and business stakeholders.

About your benefits:

In order to provide you with the best possible support for your individual needs - whether it‘s living a healthy life, having enough time for your family, or developing your skills - we offer a wide range of different, site-specific benefits:

• Welcome days: We want you to feel at home with us from the very first day. Therefore, we welcome you with our comprehensive onboarding program.
• Mental Health: Get quick and professional help from psychologists of nilo if you feel overwhelmed in private or professional life. Anonymous and free of charge.
• Personal development: Grow! We support and encourage your individual development through various in- and external trainings.
• Redcare events: We promote teambuilding through creative team events, and celebrate our successes together at regularly scheduled parties.
• Employee discount: You get a 10 % employee discount on all over the counter, beauty and personal care products in our online store & 20 % discount on nu3.

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