Sr Data Governance Analyst

Principal Financial

  • Des Moines, IA
  • $86,450 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
What You'll Do:We’re looking for a Sr Data Governance Analyst to join our Enterprise Data and AI Governance team! In this role, you’ll play a key part in advancing our data governance program by facilitating data domain activities, strengthening data management practices, and partnering across the enterprise to reduce risk and enhance the value of data. You’ll collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to define standards, consult on governance and risk principles, and bring partners together to resolve complex data challenges.You’ll have the opportunity to:
  • Support the design and execution of the enterprise data governance program, enabling the strategic, responsible, and ethical use of data across the organization
  • Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to understand data needs, assess impacts, and provide guidance on data risk management
  • Facilitate cross-functional data domain groups, driving governance initiatives and ensuring alignment across business units
  • Collaborate with Data Domain Owners, Data Stewards, and other stakeholders to identify data management issues and opportunities, and work toward sustainable solutions
  • Provide strategic input into the development of business metadata (terms, definitions, taxonomy), governance standards, and documentation to support consistent data usage
  • Create, update, and maintain data governance documentation, standards, and artifacts
Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years. Who You Are:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years of professional data related experience
  • Experience establishing data quality control and implementing data standards, data stewardship, metadata management, data life cycle management, or data architecture management
  • Knowledge of data and analytics governance, data quality, and master data management concepts
  • Understanding of data quality reporting methodologies and capabilities
  • Skilled in collaborating with a variety of partners, including external consultants and vendors
  • Ability to influence others across multiple levels and business domains without formal authority
  • Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and consulting skills with ability to clearly articulate to all leadership and easily translate complex topics for others to understand
Skills That Will Help You Stand Out
  • Project management experience in both large and small-scale projects
  • Knowledge of and experience using Data Governance tools (e.g., Informatica Axon, Data360, Collibra, etc.) highly preferred
Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range: $86450 - $144400 / year Time Off Program: Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible: Yes Additional Information:Work EnvironmentsThis role offers an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangement in Des Moines, IA.Job LevelWe’ll consider talent at the next level (Sr Data Governance Analyst II) with the right experience and skills.Work Authorization/SponsorshipAt this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.andInvestment Code of EthicsFor Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.Experience PrincipalAt Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.Principal is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Posting Window: We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF): 9/2/2025 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 9/2/2025LinkedIn Hashtag : #LI-EW1

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