MarkelCorp

Sr. Data Governance Analyst

Richmond, VA Full time

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it.

The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! Data Governance (DG) provides enterprise-wide data standards, common vocabulary, and usage standards. It enables Markel to more easily integrate, synchronize and consolidate data from different departments, communicate effectively through shared terms and report formats, and exchange data with other organizations in a common format.

Senior Data Governance Analysts (Sr DGA) will lead data governance efforts by partnering with the business to drive the conformance and standardization of data concepts and verify adherence to Markel Data Standards and DG framework. Sr DGA will consult with stakeholders to gather and document requirements for data governance projects helping to establish agreed upon data definitions and consistent data capture across the company. Sr DGA will critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources working with customers to evaluate whether data conforms to data governance approved mappings or standards. This role will also lead the development, implementation, and delivery of data governance policies and standards and support the data stewards in developing strategic direction and action plans to address data governance issues.

We are seeking a Sr Data Governance Analyst to drive global Data Governance strategic initiatives. The associate's first responsibility will be to offer expertise and insights that help the business enhance its data, leading to improved communication and decision-making . The associate must be self-driven and comfortable navigating new challenges, demonstrate strong organizational skills and an analytical mindset, and understand the Data Governance & Quality discipline. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to engage with business stakeholders, perform root cause assessments on data governance issues, and manage data governance processes and project related tasks to rationalize and conform data concepts. 

Data is critically important to how we conduct business and must be treated as an asset. The Data Governance and Data Quality teams work in tandem with operations and IT to protect the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of Markel’s data. In collaboration with these teams and our business stakeholders, the Sr Data Governance Analyst will lead efforts to support the development of new data concepts and documentation of metadata related to those data concepts to convey important information to the consumers of Data Governance assets.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Serve as a member of the Data Governance Team in support:
    • Execute Data Governance processes to rationalize and conform data concepts and complete related documentation tasks required
    • Document requirements and source-to-target mapping of Conformed Values
    • Perform data analysis associated with data governance projects
    • Design and develop data models, frameworks and other data structures
    • Educate others on data governance topics
    • Draft Data Governance Policies/Standards
    • Facilitate cross-functional/cross–divisional meetings and drive them to solutions
  • Liaise with key stakeholders across business units to get buy-in on, develop, and implement data strategy and data governance best practices
  • Driving additional strategic projects as they arise (e.g., Reference Data Management, Master Data Management)
  • Partnering with other Product Owners, as needed, in the execution of the Strategic Data Program to ensure our Data Governance strategy aligns with program objectives  

What we’re looking for:

  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Leadership Skills
  • Knowledge of insurance and how business needs translate to data and technology needs
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Able to handle complex projects and communicate clearly with leaders and team members
  • Demonstrated capability to build effective partnerships with internal clients to drive decisions and gain consensus across groups, seniority levels, and interests
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including preparation of executive materials; ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple and logical way

US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Who we are: 

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. 

 

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better 

 

We enjoy the everyday | We think further 

 

What’s in it for you: 

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.  

  • We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.  

  • All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.  

  • We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.   

 

Are you ready to play your part? 

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. 

 

Caution: Employment scams 

Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that: 

  • All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.

  • All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses. 

 

We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com. 

 

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.  

 

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.    

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