Job Title: Data Governance & Data Risk Consultant

Location: Bengaluru / Chennai / Gurgaon (Hybrid)

Experience: 5 to 10 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Data Governance & Data Risk Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Enterprise Data Governance, Data Risk Management, Data Controls, Data Quality, and Data Lineage within the Banking or Financial Services domain.

The role involves working with business and technology stakeholders to strengthen data governance frameworks, assess data risks, improve data quality, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Drive Enterprise Data Governance initiatives across business functions.
- Perform Data Risk Assessments, Control Design Reviews, and Control Effectiveness Assessments.
- Evaluate Data Controls related to completeness, accuracy, reconciliation, metadata, lineage, and data sharing.
- Define and manage Critical Data Elements (CDEs), Data Stewardship, and Data Quality frameworks.
- Collaborate with business, technology, and risk teams to implement governance standards and remediation plans.
- Support regulatory and compliance initiatives, including BCBS 239.
- Develop dashboards, governance metrics, and executive-level reporting.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and governance forums.




- Identify opportunities to automate governance processes and improve monitoring capabilities.

Mandatory Skills

- Enterprise Data Governance
- Data Risk Management
- BCBS 239
- Data Quality
- Data Lineage
- Critical Data Elements (CDE)
- Data Stewardship
- Data Controls
- Control Testing
- Risk Assessments
- Metadata Management
- Enterprise Data Architecture
- Data Lakes / Data Warehouses / Cloud Data Platforms
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred Skills

- AI Governance
- Responsible AI
- Model Risk Management
- AI Controls
- Experience with governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica Axon/EDC, Microsoft Purview, Alation, or similar platforms.

Preferred Industry

- Banking
- Financial Services
- Investment Banking
- Global Capability Centers (GCCs)

Desired Candidate Profile

- 715 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Risk, or Data Controls.
- Experience working in regulated financial services environments.
- Strong understanding of enterprise data platforms, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Experience delivering measurable improvements in data quality, risk reduction, governance, or operational efficiency.

Location: Bengaluru / Chennai / Gurgaon

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days preferred

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