Data Governance Specialist, Junior/Mid-level

Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

Data Governance Specialist supporting the development of data governance frameworks at Allianz Direct. Ensure data integrity, compliance, and collaboration across teams in a dynamic insurance environment.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeMünchen • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the maintenance and enhancement of data governance frameworks, including data management, data quality, and data maturity.
Define and monitor data quality metrics to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Collaborate with data owners and stewards to resolve data quality issues and improve data reliability.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of a data catalogue to ensure data assets are well-documented and accessible.
Manage metadata to enhance data discoverability and usability for stakeholders.
Support the rollout of AI/Gen AI governance practices, ensuring compliance with the EU AI Act and DORA principles.
Monitor compliance with data governance policies and regulatory requirements, identifying and mitigating risks related to data usage, access, and sharing.
Prepare regular reports on data assessment KPIs for the Data Steering Board and senior management.
Act as a liaison between technical and business teams to ensure data governance initiatives align with business needs.
Gather feedback from customers and stakeholders to improve deliverables and governance processes.
Promote a data-driven culture and a data product mindset within the organization.
Participate in training and mentoring sessions on data governance requirements and standards.
Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: University degree in a technical field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, or Data Science.
Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in data and process management, with exposure to data governance, data architecture or data product management.
Basic understanding of the EU AI Act and DORA principles is a plus.
Familiarity with AI objects, data analytics tools and technologies.
Experience with Agile development methodologies is an advantage.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with fluency in English.
A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to embrace change and identify creative yet simple solutions.
Growth mindset, eager to learn, and continuously looking for optimization and improvements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

data governancedata managementdata qualitydata maturitydata architecturedata product managementdata analyticsAgile development methodologiesmetadata managementdata assessment KPIs

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingteam playergrowth mindsetadaptabilitycustomer feedback gatheringmentoringtrainingdata-driven culture promotion