TL;DR

Senior Data Governance Analyst (Data Analytics): Lead enterprise-wide data governance initiatives to standardize and conform data concepts, ensuring adherence to data standards and improving data quality. Focus on designing data models, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and driving strategic data governance projects in the insurance domain.

Location: Richmond, VA, United States

Company

Markel is a Fortune 500 holding company specializing in insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations with over 60 offices worldwide.

What you will do

  • Execute data governance processes to rationalize and conform data concepts and complete related documentation.
  • Document requirements and source-to-target mappings of conformed values.
  • Perform data analysis and design data models, frameworks, and structures.
  • Educate stakeholders on data governance topics and draft policies and standards.
  • Facilitate cross-functional meetings to drive solutions and gain buy-in for data strategy.
  • Lead strategic projects such as Reference Data Management and Master Data Management.

Requirements

  • Location: Must be authorized to work in the US; no visa sponsorship provided.
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in data governance or related fields.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of insurance industry data and business needs.
  • Excellent communication skills, including preparation of executive materials.
  • Ability to build effective partnerships and drive consensus across teams and seniority levels.

Culture & Benefits

  • Competitive benefits including multiple health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Paid time off, corporate and floating holidays, and parental leave.
  • Supportive work environment focused on employee well-being and growth.