About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role Summary

This role is part of the Data Management Enablement (DME) Center of Excellence and supports enterprise data governance through Collibra Data Quality, Catalog (metadata), and Data Lineage capabilities. The associate acts as a hands-on enablement expert, helping data stakeholders design effective data quality rules, onboard and manage metadata, and maintain lineage. This is a COE support role focused on tooling support, stakeholder engagement, and driving adoption of governance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, support, and optimize data quality rules in Collibra Data Quality (CDQ)
• Perform data profiling, validation, and root cause analysis to improve data quality
• Support metadata ingestion, catalog curation, and business glossary management in Collibra
• Assist in documenting and maintaining end-to-end data lineage
• Design, configure, and manage Collibra workflows (issue remediation, approvals, data certification, CDE lifecycle)
• Optimize workflows to improve efficiency, traceability, and auditability
• Provide day-to-day platform support (workflows, permissions, inbox, issue resolution)
• Translate business requirements into DQ rules, metadata structures, and configurations
• Run office hours, trainings, and user support sessions to drive adoption
• Support UAT, release validation, and production readiness
• Contribute to reporting, audit, and compliance (e.g., BCBS 239 (data risk aggregation regulation), GDPR)
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and governance processes, including AI-driven enhancements
• Support AI-assisted metadata discovery, classification, and tagging and stay current with emerging governance AI capabilities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• For internal applications - 24 months as Associate Consultant
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• ~6 years of experience in data governance, data quality, or data management
• Strong hands-on experience with Collibra Data Quality , Collibra Catalog / Metadata Management, Data Lineage support
• Expertise in data quality rule design and data profiling
• Working knowledge of SQL, Excel, and basic scripting
• Experience with Collibra workflows, APIs and configuration
• Familiarity with tools like Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar
• Strong understanding of data governance, metadata, and data quality frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to run office hours and support global users

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Atacama, Informatica, Talend, or similar tools
• Exposure to Collibra APIs, automation, or scripting (Python/JavaScript)
• Experience in regulated environments (BCBS 239, GDPR)
• Familiarity with AI-driven data governance capabilities

Success Profile

• Acts as a trusted advisor on data quality and Collibra capabilities
• Drives adoption of governance tools and standards
• Delivers high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision
• Strong collaborator with Data Owners, Stewards, and Technology teams
• Contributes to COE by building reusable best practices and accelerators

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust's history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Bangalore Office

The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees. In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more.