Senior Associate, Solution Engineering (Data Governance Specialist) - Pune, India

Are you ready to revolutionize Data Governance? Would you like to help move the world forward by making financial services more accessible, through the correct management of data? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then, it’s time to join the Western Union as a Data Governance Specialist.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this Data Governance Specialist role, you will work primarily in Chief Data Officer (CDO) organization with the critical data that is sourced or derived in all business functions, to ensure adequate governance is in place and quality data is used for Privacy, Risk and Finance reports.

Role Responsibilities

• Liaise with divisional and functional Chief Data Officer (CDO) to make sure critical data is planned in their book of work and delivered as per Data Management Framework (DMF).
• Understand the principles of BCBS 239/ CESOP/GDPR regulation and drive the Data Governance process that ensures compliance from the regulators’ standpoint.
• Liaise with Risk and Compliance Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure critical data consumed by Risk and Compliance is covered under the data governance scope.
• Drive process improvements that would help industrialize the Data Governance function.
• Define and build a data catalog for data domains, business glossary, trusted sources, data dictionary, system, applications, products, and roll-out strategy.

Role Requirements

• Knowledge of Data Governance concepts, components, and processes (Data lineage, metadata, workflow design, traceability, data steward, data dictionary, and business glossary, among others)
• Exposure to Banking processes like KYC, Customer Onboarding, SEPA /SWIFT Money Transfer Payments
• 4+ years of experience in:
  • Experience with Alation, Collibra, Atacama, Manta,  similar.
  • Python
  • Process documentation, preferably in Confluence.
  • Requirements gathering, documentation, and implementation.
  • SQL structured queries.
  • Linux System Admin knowledge.
  • AWS or similar cloud data platforms.
  • Implementing Data Governance at the enterprise level.
  • Working with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Develop and monitor organizational data metrics to continuously align data needs with privacy compliance monitoring requirements and data governance.
  • Provide progress reports to management and oversee periodic updates to the Governance Roadmap.

The following qualifications are not required but will make you stand out:

• Knowledge in the data privacy regulatory landscape: GDPR/ CPRA including PII and NON PII data classification, BCBS, and Australian Bank regulation, CESOP.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to present complex information to all levels of the organization and be self-motivated with the ability to work independently to define and implement organizational strategy.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your India specific benefits include:

·       Employees Provident Fund [EPF]

·       Gratuity Payment

·       Public holidays

·       Annual Leave, Sick leave, Compensatory leave, and Maternity / Paternity leave

·       Annual Health Check up

·       Hospitalization Insurance Coverage (Mediclaim)

·       Group Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance Coverage, Business Travel Insurance

·       Cab Facility

·       Relocation Benefit

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

09-12-2024

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.