JCW Group
Data Governance Analyst
Chicago, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
JCW Group is hiring a Data Governance Analyst on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Chicago, Illinois, US.
- Company
- JCW Group
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what JCW Group publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
JCW Group is partnering with a leading financial institution to find a Data Governance Analyst to join their growing data team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their data career who wants to learn from experienced leaders and help shape how a large organization manages its data.
What you'll be doing:
• Supporting the rollout of data governance policies, standards and procedures across the business
• Maintaining the data catalog, business glossary and metadata
• Running data quality checks, tracking issues and working with data owners to fix them
• Helping document data lineage and critical data elements
• Partnering with business, IT, risk and compliance teams to promote good data practices
• Preparing reports and metrics on data quality and governance progress
What they're looking for:
• 3–5 years of experience in data governance, data quality, data management, analytics or a related area
• A bachelor's degree in information systems, business, finance, data science or a related field
• Working knowledge of SQL and strong Excel skills
• Exposure to governance or catalog tools such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica or Microsoft Purview is a plus
• Financial services or other regulated industry experience is a bonus
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to explain data topics clearly to non-technical colleagues
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn
JCW Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.