Data governance analyst

Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in 50 countries in the world the Generali Group is one of the most significant players in the global insurance and the asset management industry. Generali supports each firm to innovate and grow with full investment autonomy ensuring they are set up to develop sustainable and innovative solutions. With the stability of Generali Group backing, the platform enables investors to access distinctive strategies and experts' insights.GEB is a global Employee Benefits platform that helps Multinational Corporates succeed by protecting and enhancing the physical, emotional & financial wellbeing of their human capital. Driven by customer service, innovation, and operational excellence, GEB is built on an ecosystem of partnerships to support clients on their Environmental, Social & Governance journey.Its presence is truly global (127 countries) and reliable thanks to 136 trusted local Network Partners, who enable the provision of focused expertise and support to 298 Lifecycle Pooling coordinated multinational programmes, 324 other global solutions and 62 Captive programmes, with a premium volume of €1.643 billion (YE 2024 figures).The Data Governance Specialist plays a key role in ensuring that GEB's data is managed as a strategic asset, supporting regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and informed decision-making. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining data governance frameworks, including business glossaries, data catalogues, and lineage tracking, while ensuring alignment with internal GEB business experts and stakeholders, Group policies and local entity requirements. The Specialist collaborates with business units, Operations, IT, and compliance and risk teams to promote data transparency, quality, and accountability across the organization.Further implement and maintain the Data Governance Principles across all production data, ensuring data is accessible, secure, and managed as a strategic assetDefine and maintain the Business Glossary, ensuring consistent terminology and taxonomy across Business Units and Legal EntitiesIdentify and classify Relevant Outputs (RO) and Significant Data (SD) in line with regulatory, strategic, and operational requirementsSupport the documentation of conditions for manual data input and updates, ensuring traceability and auditabilityMaintain and govern the Data Catalog, including metadata definitions, formats, and attributesDevelop and manage Data Lineage processes to track data flow across ICT systems, from generation to usageCollaborate with IT to identify and monitor Key ICT Systems, especially those critical for business continuity and RO generationEnsure data confidentiality classification according to Group taxonomy and lifecycle protection standardsSupport compliance with Personal Data Protection and Integrated Data Quality System Group PoliciesFacilitate workshops and training sessions to promote data governance awareness and adoption and embed data governance thinking and ownership across whole GEB organizationStrong understanding of data governance frameworks, principles, and lifecycle managementExperience with metadata management, data cataloguing, and lineage toolsDemonstrated technical affinity for data (architecture) and tooling, with proven ability to efficiently categorize, manage, and map data across complex environmentsAbility to translate business needs into structured data governance processesFamiliarity with regulatory compliance and data protection standardsMaster's degree in data management, data governance, information systems, business, or a related fieldMinimum 8 years of experience in data governance, data quality, or data management roles within an international environmentExperience with enterprise data platforms, data warehouses, and business intelligence systemsKnowledge of employee benefits, reinsurance, or financial services data is a plusCertification in data governance or data management frameworks (e.g., Willingness to travel occasionally as required by business needsFluent in English, any other language would be considered an assetThis recruitment deals with a permanent and full-time position, based in Assago (close to Milan, Italy).At Generali, we believe that it is our differences that make the difference. At the heart of everything we do, we value the fact that we are all human beings, unique in our own ways, bringing different cultures, lifestyles, mindsets, and preferences. We strive to promote a culture where D&I is embedded in how we work and do business every day. All of us around the world are taking actions every day to create an inclusive and accessible workplace, where every person feels empowered to take ownership, to challenge biases and lead the transformation with a human touch.Personal data collected will be strictly used for recruitment purpose only.