Engineering-L2-Bengaluru-Associate-Data Governance
Goldman Sachs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Shape data governance and quality strategies for Goldman Sachs.
- Drive data quality assurance programs across the firm.
- Lead initiatives influencing business, clients, and regulations.
- Collaborate with global teams on data testing and best practices.
- Utilize AI and automation for data testing efficiency.
About the role
About Us
At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.
The Role
If you’re passionate about transforming how a global firm understands, governs, and activates its data, this role puts you right at the center of that mission. As a Data Governance Specialist, you won’t just execute processes — you’ll help shape the future of data across the firm, driving initiatives that directly influence business decisions, client experiences, regulatory outcomes, and strategic innovation.
The Data Governance Office
The Data Governance Office is a global, firmwide organization dedicated to ensuring that data is trusted, well managed and strategically leveraged. We collaborate closely with divisional stakeholders to provide transparency into how data flows through the firm — from creation to transformation to consumption — and how it can be strengthened at every stage through data quality controls. Our work enables the business to reduce duplication, respond faster to opportunities, elevate client experiences, and meet rapidly evolving regulatory expectations.
Who We Look For
Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment. The firm is investing significantly to enhance data quality across the firm, to enable increased data commercialization, improve client experience, and ensure high quality of data sent to other external and internal parties.
Your Impact
As a Member Of The Team, You Will Be a Key Driver Of Our Data Quality Assurance Program, Influencing Senior Stakeholders And Shaping Data Quality Strategies As Part Of The Team’s Initiatives. You Will Deliver Real Impact By:
- Championing firmwide data governance, partnering with Divisional Data Offices to promote the adoption of policies and standards
- Leading transformative work on end-to-end data testing for key deliverables
- Innovating with AI and automation to scale data testing capabilities and unlock new efficiencies
- Defining and implementing end-to-end data testing metrics reporting
- Building consensus across global teams, aligning with stakeholders on data quality priorities
- Working with divisions to monitor progress, ensuring that program goals are delivered
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
You won’t just execute — you’ll shape the future of how the firm governs its data. You will:
- Drive the execution of the data governance framework, policies, standards, and processes
- Guide teams on implementing the governance requirements and best practices
- Lead working groups to improve the end-to-end data testing processes
- Execute end-to-end testing to assess data accuracy
- Create reference materials that document the testing activities
- Provide analytics that enable data consumers and producers to drive remediation efforts
- Communicate progress to senior stakeholders and within the team
- Strengthen your understanding of data and the underlying businesses that use it
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in financial services
- Proficient in executing data queries and performing data analysis
- Communicate with influence – from working groups to senior stakeholders
- Demonstrate effective analytical, critical thinking, be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational skills
- Build strong relationships, collaborate across functions, and drive change
- Be extremely proactive and work well in a collaborative environment, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in data / transaction testing, governance, controls testing, or auditing
- Familiarity with financial regulatory reporting
Key skills/competency
- Data Governance
- Data Quality
- Data Management
- Financial Services
- Regulatory Reporting
- Data Analysis
- AI and Automation
- Stakeholder Management
- Policy Implementation
- Testing Metrics
Skills & topics
- Data Governance
- Data Quality
- Data Management
- Financial Services
- Regulatory Reporting
- Data Analysis
- AI
- Automation
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Testing
- SQL
- Python
- Cloud
- Big Data
- Risk Management
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in data governance, financial services, and data analysis, using keywords from the job description.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize your analytical, critical thinking, and organizational abilities, with specific examples of driving change and collaboration.
- Quantify achievements: Use numbers to demonstrate the impact of your work in data quality, testing, or process improvement.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with data governance frameworks, stakeholder management, and handling complex data challenges in a financial context.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Data Governance Specialist role at Goldman Sachs?
- The primary focus is to shape and drive the firm's data governance and data quality initiatives, ensuring data is trusted, managed, and leveraged strategically. This involves influencing senior stakeholders and leading programs that impact business decisions and regulatory outcomes.
- What kind of experience is crucial for a Data Governance Specialist at Goldman Sachs?
- A Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience in financial services is required. Proficiency in data queries, data analysis, and strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. Experience in data/transaction testing, governance, controls testing, or auditing is preferred.
- How does Goldman Sachs utilize AI and automation in its Data Governance Office?
- Goldman Sachs is innovating with AI and automation to scale data testing capabilities, unlock new efficiencies, and enhance data quality across the firm. This role will involve leveraging these technologies to improve data governance processes.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Data Governance Specialist at Goldman Sachs?
- Key responsibilities include championing firmwide data governance, leading end-to-end data testing, defining testing metrics, building consensus across global teams, and ensuring program goals are delivered. You will also guide teams on governance requirements and best practices.
- What does it mean to 'build consensus across global teams' in this role?
- This means effectively collaborating with diverse teams worldwide, aligning stakeholders on data quality priorities, and ensuring smooth communication and project execution across different regions and departments to achieve shared data governance objectives.
- How does this role contribute to client experience and regulatory outcomes?
- By ensuring high-quality, well-governed data, the role directly influences better client experiences through more reliable data insights and services. It also helps meet evolving regulatory expectations by maintaining data accuracy and transparency.
- What is the career growth potential for a Data Governance Specialist at Goldman Sachs?
- This role offers significant growth potential by allowing you to shape the future of data governance at a leading financial institution. You will gain deep understanding of data, business, and regulatory landscapes, with opportunities to influence strategy and lead transformative initiatives.