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Data Governance Analyst

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
100K-500K Annually
Junior
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
100K-500K Annually
Junior
Performs Structured Finance security mappings, data quality controls, reconciliations, regulatory reporting checks, and dataset validation. Maintains metadata, data dictionaries, and data lineage for governance and AI-ready initiatives. Investigates and documents data issues while collaborating with Data, Credit Operations, Technology, and global stakeholders. Supports accurate, complete, timely, and compliant ratings and regulatory datasets.
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Job Description

The Role 

About the Role: Morningstar DBRS is looking for a Data Governance Analyst to help shape how critical credit data is organized, governed, and made ready for analytics, reporting, and AI-enabled products. This role sits within the Data Products Team and partners closely with Product Management, Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Business Development, Data Management, and AI Enablement teams. You will support a strategic effort to centralize key data sets, strengthen governance standards, and work with data owners to capture high-quality metadata. 

Responsibilities 

  • Lead data governance and AI-readiness initiatives, including metadata management, data dictionary maintenance, and data lineage mapping. 

  • Investigate, resolve, and document data issues with stakeholders across the business. 

  • Support regulatory and reporting processes by aligning data requirements with regulatory standards. 

  • Partner with AI Enablement and Product teams to make trusted data assets available to downstream applications and AI agents. 

  • Serve as a key contact for data inconsistencies, data maintenance questions, and issue resolution. 

  • Review data requirements for new initiatives to promote integrity, consistency, and reuse. 

  • Coordinate data validation in current systems, working independently and with cross-functional resources as needed. 

  • Support external data feeds and help resolve client data issues. 

  • Contribute to projects that streamline and improve data processes. 

  • Monitor data accuracy dashboards and sample database queries to identify discrepancies and drive timely resolution. 

 

Requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Data Science, Management Studies, or a related field. 

  • 4–5 years of relevant financial data experience; fixed income data experience is a plus. 

  • Proficiency with data collection, analysis, and validation tools. 

  • Experience with SQL, preferably MS SQL Server, and data controls or catalog platforms such as DataHub, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Microsoft Purview, or similar tools. 

  • Experience working with large data sets and exposure to database management. 

  • Strong communication, collaboration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. 

  • High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. 

  • Curious, motivated team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. 

Preferred Skills 

  • Experience with Bloomberg and/or Refinitiv Eikon. 

  • Knowledge of fixed income, credit ratings, or capital markets. 

  • Experience with Python. 

  • Familiarity with data governance best practices. 

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer. 

Total Cash Compensation (Base Plus Bonus Target) $59,900 to $87,850

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

  • Financial Health

    • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary

    • Stock Ownership Potential

    • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission

  • Physical Health 

    • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages

    • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual

    • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance

  • Emotional Health 

    • Trust-Based Time Off

    • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program

    • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave

    • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave

    • Adoption Assistance

    • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities

    • Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses

    • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Social Health 

    • Charitable Matching Gifts program

    • Dollars for Doers volunteer program

    • Paid volunteering days

    • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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