Lead Assistant Manager

Decision Analytics EXL NASDAQ EXLS is a leading operations management and analytics company that helps businesses enhance growth and profitability in the face of relentless competition and continuous disruption Using our proprietary award-winning Business EXLerator Frameworkxe2x84xa2 which integrates analytics automation benchmarking BPO consulting industry best practices and technology platforms we look deeper to help companies improve global operations enhance data-driven insights increase customer satisfaction and manage risk and compliance EXL serves the insurance healthcare banking and financial services utilities travel transportation and logistics industries Headquartered in New York New York EXL has more than 24 000 professionals in locations throughout the United States Europe Asia primarily India and Philippines Latin America Australia and South Africa EXL Analytics provides data-driven action-oriented solutions to business problems through statistical data mining cutting edge analytics techniques and a consultative approach Leveraging proprietary methodology and best-of-breed technology EXL Analytics takes an industry-specific approach to transform our clients decision making and embed analytics more deeply into their business processes Our global footprint of nearly 2 000 data scientists and analysts assist client organizations with complex risk minimization methods advanced marketing pricing and CRM strategies internal cost analysis and cost and resource optimization within the organization EXL Analytics serves the insurance healthcare banking capital markets utilities retail and e-commerce travel transportation and logistics industries Please visit for more information about EXL Analytics As a Data Governance Specialist you will support our insurance client s actuarial department by managing and overseeing the data assets Your primary responsibilities will include cataloging data using Alation creating and maintaining master data mappings in Excel and ensuring that our data governance practices comply with both industry standards and regulatory requirements Role Responsibilities Overview xc2xb7 Data Cataloging Utilize IDMC to effectively catalog data assets ensuring robust metadata management and enhancing data discoverability across the organization xc2xb7 Master Data Management Develop validate and maintain detailed mappings and schemas in Excel to manage master data critical for analysis and reporting xc2xb7 Data Quality Assurance Regularly audit and refine data quality collaborating with IT Data Owners Data Stewards and other stakeholders to rectify discrepancies and maintain high data integrity xc2xb7 Policy Implementation and Compliance Adhere to and enforce strict data management practices that comply with industry regulations such as GDPR HIPAA or specific insurance regulatory standards xc2xb7 Stakeholder Collaboration Liaise between data users technical teams and business leaders to align data accessibility with the strategic needs of the actuarial department xc2xb7 Educational Workshops and Support Conduct training sessions and provide ongoing support for Alation and Excel-related data governance practices xc2xb7 Project Leadership Manage and execute data governance projects ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and timely completion Candidate Profile Bachelors degree in Information Management Computer Science Actuarial Science or a related field 4 years of experience in data governance or a similar role within the insurance industry Expertise in using IDMC for data glossary data lineage data cataloging and advanced proficiency in Excel Familiarity with insurance data standards and the regulatory environment is a plus Excellent analytical organizational and project management skills Effective communication and interpersonal abilities with experience working in consultancy and client-facing roles What we offer EXL Analytics offers an exciting fast paced and innovative environment which brings together a group of sharp and entrepreneurial professionals who are eager to influence business decisions From your very first day you get an opportunity to work closely with highly experienced world class analytics consultants You can expect to learn many aspects of businesses that our clients engage in You will also learn effective teamwork and time-management skills - key aspects for personal and professional growth Analytics requires different skill sets at different levels within the organization At EXL Analytics we invest heavily in training you in all aspects of analytics as well as in leading analytical tools and techniques We provide guidance coaching to every employee through our mentoring program wherein every junior level employee is assigned a senior level professional as advisors Sky is the limit for our team members The unique experiences gathered at EXL Analytics sets the stage for further growth and development in our company and beyond