Business Analyst – Data Governance, Privacy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• **PHI / PII Identification & Governance**

• - Identify, document, and categorize PHI and PII data elements within applications, databases, and data pipelines.

• - Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Security, and Privacy teams to ensure precise interpretation of regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, applicable local privacy laws).

• - Assist with audits and assessments by delivering clear documentation regarding sensitive data usage, storage, and flow.

• **Data Dictionary & Metadata Management**

• - Develop, maintain, and govern an enterprise data dictionary, which includes:

• - Logical and physical data elements

• - PHI/PII classification and sensitivity levels

• - Definitions, source systems, downstream consumption, and ownership

• - Ensure that data definitions stay current and consistent across releases and environments.

• - Act as a steward for data standards, naming conventions, and business definitions.

• **Release & Impact Analysis**

• - Collaborate with DB Admins, Architects, and Engineering teams to:

• - Identify entities, tables, columns, and views affected by each release

• - Analyze the upstream and downstream impacts of schema and data model alterations

• - Document and share data impact assessments as part of release planning and approvals.

• - Ensure that PHI/PII impacts are clearly identified and reviewed prior to deployment.

• **Stakeholder Collaboration**

• - Act as a liaison between business, compliance, and technical teams.

• - Translate intricate data and privacy requirements into clear, actionable documentation for technical teams.

• - Facilitate discussions and walkthroughs concerning data changes, privacy risks, and mitigation strategies.

• **Documentation & Process Improvement**

• - Create high-quality artifacts such as:

• - Data lineage and entity impact documents

• - Functional and data requirements

• - Change logs and release notes related to data

• - Continuously enhance data governance and release impact processes to mitigate risk and minimize rework.

⛳️ Requirements

• **Core Skills**

• - Extensive experience as a Business Analyst in data-centric environments

• - Practical experience in identifying and documenting PHI / PII

• - Strong understanding of relational databases, including entities, tables, and schemas

• - Experience in maintaining data dictionaries or metadata repositories

• - Exceptional analytical and documentation skills with a keen attention to detail

• **Technical & Domain Knowledge**

• - Proficient knowledge of:

• - SQL (reading and basic querying)

• - Data models (both logical and physical)

• - SDLC and release management procedures

• - Familiarity with data governance, data lineage, and privacy concepts

• - Experience working closely with DBAs, Data Engineers, Architects, and QA

• **Soft Skills**

• - Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities

• - Capability to challenge assumptions and ask pertinent questions

• - Comfortable working across various teams and managing multiple priorities

• - Proactive, organized, and compliance-focused mindset

• **Preferred Qualifications**

• - Experience in healthcare, insurance, BFSI, or other regulated sectors

• - Familiarity with tools such as data cataloging or governance platforms

• - Prior involvement in audits, regulatory reviews, or data-related activities

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and growth

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment