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# Associate, Data Governance

- **Company:** The Options Clearing Corporation
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $64,600 - $99,900
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Files, Data Governance, PC Tools, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Tableau (Software), Technical Data Management Systems, Data Processing, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Collibra, Data Analytics, Tools for Reporting, Claude, GPT
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://theocc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Chicago---125-S-Franklin/Associate--Data-Governance_REQ-4908

## About the Role

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

 * Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively and as part of a team to successfully complete projects.
 * Ability to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines efficiently and effectively.
 * Proficient with Python and SQL for data handling and analysis.
 * Strong interest or foundational experience using Generative AI tools (like Claude or ChatGPT) to accelerate workflows and problem-solve.
 * Understanding of data governance concepts or tools like Collibra.
 * Strong data analysis capabilities.
 * Proficient with Microsoft Office desktop tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
 * Experience with Business Intelligence/ Reporting tools such as Tableau
 * Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to work with users, peers and management.
 * Familiarity with draw.io or similar diagramming tools.

Technical Skills:

 * Structured Query Language (SQL)
 * Python
 * Tableau
 * Generative AI Platforms (Claude)

Education and/or Experience:

 * Bachelor's or master's degree in data analytics, computer science or related field.

## Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

 * Work closely with Data Domain Owners and SMEs to identify CDE's (Critical Data Elements), define data elements for the Business Glossary and define business rules.
 * Collaborate with data owners and stewards to identify data sources and build out the business metadata.
 * Ability to communicate effectively with Business and Technical SMEs, Architects, Analysts, Developers and other IT and business teams.
 * Build end to end business and technical data lineage across disparate sources working with business and technical SMEs/developers understanding the applications system/technical design and
 * Create data flow diagrams and data mappings at the field level across systems by leveraging AI to analyze technical designs and data paths.
 * Build data quality rules for the critical data elements (CDEs) and manage data quality exceptions.
 * Develop Data Quality Dashboards and reports in Tableau for monitoring and reporting data health.
 * Actively use AI technologies to accelerate daily tasks, understand data sets and trace data flows.
 * Help build reusable AI agents to automate data quality anomalies/issues identification, monitoring and track data lineage changes over time.
 * Perform other duties as assigned.