Senior Data Governance Analyst

The MFG team is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Data Governance Analyst to join our global Data Governance team. This pivotal role will be responsible for driving quality assurance oversight on critical business processes where data is collected, stored, transformed, or used. You will take ownership of identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex data quality issues, leading coordination efforts with internal and external teams. As a Senior Analyst, you will also independently manage and contribute significantly to strategic Data Governance initiatives, helping to define and implement best practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of weekly dashboards evaluating datasets for quality and accuracy; Assist in building and enhancing dashboards; Drive and oversee data cleansing efforts; Engage with stakeholders to address root causes of poor data quality; Execute and manage business-as-usual tasks from Data Governance projects; Act as primary point of contact for troubleshooting data quality errors; Develop and implement frameworks to monitor data quality improvements; Proactively identify areas for process and tool enhancement; Champion data excellence and uplift data literacy; Develop, document, and enforce data processes, standards, and policies; Take ownership of key components of internal or client projects; Lead and contribute to Data Governance projects and initiatives; Draft client communications and presentations for internal review

Requirements

Progressive experience in a data analysis, data quality, or data governance role; Strong command of written and spoken English; Strong, independent problem-solving skills with a methodical and analytical approach; Exceptional attention to detail and meticulous approach to work; Advanced fluency in SQL and Python or similar programming languages; Proficiency with Google Cloud Platform; Ability to work effectively and independently including across staggered time zones; Expert proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Excel with macros, AppScript, VBA; Proven experience with data quality, data governance, or data hygiene practices

Nice to have

Previous experience working with a media agency, consultancy, martech company, or similar; Basic project management skills; Experience with BI/visualization tools such as Looker, Data Studio, Tableau; Prior experience mentoring junior analysts or leading small data-focused initiatives; Previous exposure to ETL tools such as dbt and GitLab; Exposure to writing prompts and interpreting responses from Large Language Models

Benefits

Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Preferential partner discounts; Employee mental health awareness days; Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and in-office events