The organization operates within the financial technology industry, developing and supporting digital financial services that depend on accurate, secure, and consistent data. Its business activities involve processing financial information across multiple platforms, making effective data governance essential to operational reliability, reporting accuracy, and informed decision-making.

Role Summary

The Fintech Data Governance Specialist will support the development and maintenance of data governance practices across financial technology systems. The role focuses on improving data quality, maintaining consistent data definitions, documenting data ownership, and ensuring that business teams follow established data management standards.

The successful candidate will work with technology, finance, compliance, and operations teams to identify data management weaknesses and establish practical solutions. This position requires strong analytical abilities, an understanding of financial information, and the ability to translate data governance requirements into clear operational procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of data governance policies and procedures.

• Establish and maintain documentation covering data definitions, ownership, classification, and usage.

• Monitor data quality across financial systems and identify inconsistencies or incomplete records.

• Coordinate with relevant teams to investigate and resolve data quality issues.

• Maintain data dictionaries, governance registers, and business data documentation.

• Support the development of data quality indicators and monitoring reports.

• Review data management processes and recommend improvements to consistency and accuracy.

• Assist with data access reviews and the application of appropriate information-handling controls.

• Work with technical teams to improve data lineage, traceability, and reporting reliability.

• Support internal reviews relating to data management practices and governance requirements.

• Communicate data governance standards to business stakeholders and encourage consistent adoption.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience in data governance, data management, business analysis, or financial technology operations.

• Understanding of data quality principles, data classification, and information management.

• Familiarity with structured databases and financial data environments.

• Proficiency in spreadsheets and documentation tools.

• Ability to investigate data inconsistencies and coordinate corrective actions.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written communication and documentation abilities.

• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Familiarity with SQL, data cataloguing platforms, or business intelligence tools is an advantage.

• Knowledge of data protection and financial information management requirements is beneficial.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement within Estonia.

• Opportunity to contribute to data governance practices within a fintech environment.

• Collaboration with technology, finance, compliance, and operations professionals.

• Exposure to financial data architecture and information management initiatives.

• Professional development through governance projects and data quality improvement activities.

Application Instructions

Submit a current CV highlighting your experience in data governance, data management, financial systems, or business analysis. Include examples of data quality initiatives, governance documentation, or reporting processes you have supported. Mention any relevant tools, databases, and data management platforms with which you have worked.