About the Role
The Data Governance Analyst will support the management, quality, and governance of enterprise data across EMEA, ensuring business-critical data is accurate, consistent, and effectively managed. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking to build expertise in data governance, data quality, business processes, and enterprise data management within a global organization.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and validate data from multiple sources to identify data quality issues, inconsistencies, and trends.
- Support the investigation of recurring data issues and help identify practical solutions.
- Support data cleansing, validation, and ongoing monitoring activities.
- Produce analysis and reporting to support operational and project requirements.
- Support the maintenance and governance of enterprise reference and master data.
- Assist with the implementation and adoption of data governance standards and processes.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of enterprise data management practices across EMEA.
- Support the management of data-related documentation, controls, and procedures.
- Build effective relationships with business stakeholders, data stewards, project teams, and technology colleagues.
- Provide support and guidance to users on data-related processes and governance requirements.
- Assist with stakeholder training, communications, and adoption activities.
- Help respond to data-related queries and support requests.
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, controls, and business processes.
- Work with technology and business teams to implement agreed improvements.
- Support issue resolution and root-cause analysis activities.
- Contribute ideas and recommendations that enhance data management across the organization.
- Support enterprise data and transformation projects across EMEA.
- Assist with onboarding new countries, systems, and business processes into data governance frameworks.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure data requirements are understood and successfully delivered.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Data Analytics, Information Management, Finance, Mathematics, Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in data, analytics, business processes, or technology.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Previous experience in a data, reporting, administration, finance, operations, or analytical role (Desirable).
- Exposure to data governance, data quality, or master data management activities (Desirable).
- Experience working within a professional services, corporate, or technology environment (Desirable).
- Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, or other analytical tools (Desirable).
- Understanding of enterprise systems and business process improvement methodologies (Desirable).
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Data interpretation
- Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Learning Agility
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Initiative
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL (Desirable)
- Power BI (Desirable)
Location
- EMEA
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry level
Education Level
- Degree or equivalent qualification
About the Company
- Colliers is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating through three industry-leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering, and Investment Management.
- With a 30-year track record of consistent growth and strong recurring cash flows, Colliers scales complementary, high-value businesses that provide essential services across the full asset lifecycle.
- Their unique partnership philosophy empowers exceptional leaders, preserves their entrepreneurial culture, and ensures meaningful inside ownership, driving strong alignment and sustained value creation for shareholders.
- With $6 billion in annual revenues, 28,000 professionals, and $110 billion in assets under management, Colliers is committed to accelerating the success of clients, investors, and people worldwide.
Equal Opportunity
- At Colliers, we actively promote a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and mutual respect. Join us and be part of a team where diversity is embraced, and every voice is heard.
