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# Data & AI Governance Analyst

- **Company:** Booking.com
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Dictionary, Data Governance, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Data Classification, Core Data, Data Lineage, Data Management
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=340bc9e5ba2ef34b

## About the Role

* 1+ years of experience in data governance, data quality or metadata management, or in working with data in a data analyst, business analyst or similar role.
 * Basic understanding of core data governance concepts such as metadata, data ownership and stewardship, data quality, data lineage and data classification.
 * Good written, and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, write reports, correspondence and procedures, and speak clearly with stakeholders.
 * Strong attention to detail and good organisation. Reliable at tracking actions and following through.
 * Able to work with a wide range of stakeholders, and to escalate early when something is unclear or at risk.
 * Curious, open to change and quick to learn new tools and ways of working.
 * Nice to have: Awareness of DAMA-DMBOK, GDPR, the EU AI Act, or other frameworks. A DAMA CDMP Fundamentals certification is a plus.

## Description

The Data & AI Governance department enables extending the governance theme of policies, standards, processes and technology for governing data and AI to driving excellence in our approach to leveraging secure, trusted, accessible data for data driven decision making through:

 * An overarching Data & AI Policy to include associated standards
 * Data & AI Governance including meta and master data management
 * Data & AI Delivery Governance
 * Data & AI Quality including both technical and business quality measures

This enables the maturity of Data and AI capabilities across Booking.com, unlocking data and algorithms as assets for delivering innovative growth opportunities and cost saving operational efficiencies., The Data & AI Governance Analyst role contributes to balancing regulatory safety with high-velocity innovation. Sitting within the Data & AI Governance Department, you will be part of the team that translates complex regulations (DMA, EU AI Act, etc.) into everyday agile practices. You will assist with moving beyond simple 'checkbox compliance', helping product and tech teams navigate the complexities of data governance and ethical AI without slowing down development. You will be challenged to learn & adapt to new tools & technologies as a part of being a champion of change. You will assist with the full lifecycle of governance, from maintaining the Data Catalogue and AI Registry, to conducting quality control reviews thus ensuring our 'agile' environment remains a 'compliant' environment. You will work cross-functionally with business and tech stakeholders to ensure the regulatory and internal policies are not just written but translated into practical guardrails., * Support the rollout of governance frameworks (master data management, business glossary, catalogue, etc.) by turning them into simple, practical steps that fit how agile teams work.

 * Help write, review, and maintain business definitions, glossary terms. the data dictionary, and the AI registry.
 * Support alignment with standards and guidelines and document governance processes.
 * Help investigate root causes, and track remediations.
 * Raise awareness and assist our literacy program by simplifying concepts for non-technical stakeholders through guides, FAQs, short demos and onboarding sessions.
 * Assist in maintaining the governance resource library. Keep policies, standards and guidelines current, version-controlled and updated.
 * Follow up on governance health and adoption metrics (e.g. catalogue completeness, AI registry coverage, etc.) and track open actions.
 * Help investigate root causes, and track remediations.