Senior Data Governance Analyst, Investments at AustralianSuper

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Lineage, Data Privacy, Data Security, Data Controls, Stakeholder Management, Impact Assessment, Business Glossary, Financial Services Knowledge

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Senior Analyst, Data Governance – Investments * Max‑term contract (6 months), full‑time position * Open to candidates across Australia (ideally Melbourne / Sydney), flexible hybrid working * A hands‑on data governance role supporting critical investment data initiatives At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. Your New Role Are you a data governance professional who enjoys working directly with stakeholders to solve real data problems? As Senior Analyst, Data Governance – Investments, you’ll sit within the Data Services team and play a key role supporting the implementation and uplift of data governance practices across the Investment domain. You’ll work closely with business, data and technology teams to embed strong data controls, improve data quality and drive a more mature, data‑driven culture. This is a highly hands‑on role. You’ll be working directly with stakeholders to understand data flows, assess impacts, manage change and ensure governance frameworks are translated into practical, usable outcomes. You’ll be involved across a range of activities, from practical implementation of Data Governance requirements and supporting governance forums, through to uplifting capabilities within the broader Data People Ecosystem. This role suits someone who is comfortable operating in a dynamic, high‑change environment, and who understands that data is both a risk to be managed and an asset to be maximised. What You’ll Do * Perform data impact assessments and support governance of data changes * Support the implementation of data governance frameworks and practices across the Investment data domain * Work with stakeholders to define and uplift data control environments, lineage, classifications and business glossaries * Monitor roll out of data governance implementation and contribute to governance reporting, forums and roadmaps focused on data maturity uplift and risk visibility * Collaborate across business, data and technology teams to ensure alignment, adoption and compliance with data standards What You’ll Need * Strong experience in data governance or data management, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment * Exposure to investment data, market data vendors or investment processes (highly regarded) * Proven ability to work directly with stakeholders to translate governance into practical, real-world outcomes * Experience across key data disciplines such as data quality, metadata, lineage, privacy and security, and data controls * Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work with challenging stakeholders and in cross-functional teams in a project environment * Proficiency in one or more data governance and data management tools * Ability to balance risk, compliance and business value when making decisions about data Life at AustralianSuper AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you. We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know. What’s Next If you’re ready to bring your energy, integrity, generosity of spirit and passion for excellent outcomes to a team that’s shaping how data is managed and used across Investments, apply now! Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required. Progress powered by purpose. https://www.australiansuper.com/careers/candidate-privacy-notice [https://www.australiansuper.com/careers/candidate-privacy-notice] AustralianSuper may use AI to review resumes and conduct initial phone interviews. This involves processing your resume, cover letter, and voice recording in Australia and the USA to help assess your suitability for the applied role. When invited to an AI phone screening, you may opt for a traditional phone screening instead.

Responsibilities

Implement and uplift data governance practices across the Investment domain to improve data quality and controls. Collaborate with business and technology teams to translate governance frameworks into practical outcomes and manage data flows.