Data Governance consultant

Role : Data Governance Consultant

Location : Columbus, OH

Duration : Long-term contract

Job Description :

Primary Skillset-Mandatory

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.

1-3 years of experience in Data governance , data management, or a related technology discipline (internships and project experience considered).

Basic understanding of API concepts, lifecycle, and documentation (OpenAPI / Swagger, REST, GraphQL).

Exposure to event-driven architectures or messaging platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka)

Familiarity with data governance principles and frameworks ( e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM) preferred.

Awareness of data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements relevant to financial services (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, internal data policies).

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Excel and / or data analysis tools; experience with SQL is a plus.

Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with technical and business stakeholders.

Skillset to Have :

Experience in financial services or a regulated

Exposure to API and event management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Apache Kafka, etc.) or data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation).

Certification or coursework in data governance, data management, or financial services compliance.

List high level role & responsibilities

What are you looking to achieve with these resources

Assist in reviews of new and existing Data Models, APIs and events to ensure alignment with data governance standard and requirements.

Support documentation and maintenance for the metadata, schemas, and lineage information of reviewed APIs and events

Collaborate with technology and business teams to ensure consistent application of governance standards across teams.

Collaborate with information architecture to gain a thorough understanding of proposed standards for data models, APIs, and events, ensuring alignment and effective implementation across projects

Help prepare reports and dashboards on API / event governance metrics and compliance status.

Contribute to training and awareness initiatives for data governance best practices