Data Governance Specialist

Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in 50 countries in the world the Generali Group is one of the most significant players in the global insurance and the asset management industry. Generali supports each firm to innovate and grow with full investment autonomy ensuring they are set up to develop sustainable and innovative solutions. With the stability of Generali Group backing, the platform enables investors to access distinctive strategies and experts' insights.

GEB is a global Employee Benefits platform that helps Multinational Corporates succeed by protecting and enhancing the physical, emotional & financial wellbeing of their human capital. Driven by customer service, innovation, and operational excellence, GEB is built on an ecosystem of partnerships to support clients on their Environmental, Social & Governance journey.

Its presence is truly global (127 countries) and reliable thanks to 136 trusted local Network Partners, who enable the provision of focused expertise and support to 298 Lifecycle Pooling coordinated multinational programmes, 324 other global solutions and 62 Captive programmes, with a premium volume of €1.643 billion (YE 2024 figures).

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The Data Governance Specialist plays a key role in ensuring that GEB’s data is managed as a strategic asset, supporting regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and informed decision-making. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining data governance frameworks, including business glossaries, data catalogues, and lineage tracking, while ensuring alignment with internal GEB business experts and stakeholders, Group policies and local entity requirements. The Specialist collaborates with business units, Operations, IT, and compliance and risk teams to promote data transparency, quality, and accountability across the organization.

Main accountabilities (non-exhaustive list):

• Further implement and maintain the Data Governance Principles across all production data, ensuring data is accessible, secure, and managed as a strategic asset
• Define and maintain the Business Glossary, ensuring consistent terminology and taxonomy across Business Units and Legal Entities
• Identify and classify Relevant Outputs (RO) and Significant Data (SD) in line with regulatory, strategic, and operational requirements
• Support the documentation of conditions for manual data input and updates, ensuring traceability and auditability
• Maintain and govern the Data Catalog, including metadata definitions, formats, and attributes
• Develop and manage Data Lineage processes to track data flow across ICT systems, from generation to usage
• Collaborate with IT to identify and monitor Key ICT Systems, especially those critical for business continuity and RO generation
• Ensure data confidentiality classification according to Group taxonomy and lifecycle protection standards
• Support compliance with Personal Data Protection and Integrated Data Quality System Group Policies
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to promote data governance awareness and adoption and embed data governance thinking and ownership across whole GEB organization
• Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks reasonably aligned with the scope of this role, as required by evolving business needs

The above list is not limitative and may be amended/adapted at any time by the Employer, at its own discretion, in accordance with the business needs.

Desirable skills & competencies:

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, principles, and lifecycle management
• Experience with metadata management, data cataloguing, and lineage tools
• Demonstrated technical affinity for data (architecture) and tooling, with proven ability to efficiently categorize, manage, and map data across complex environments
• Ability to translate business needs into structured data governance processes
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills, with attention to detail and auditability
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and data protection standards
• Proactive mindset, high level of accountability, and ability to work independently
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment with evolving priorities

Desirable qualifications & background:

• Master’s degree in data management, data governance, information systems, business, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in data governance, data quality, or data management roles within an international environment
• Experience with enterprise data platforms, data warehouses, and business intelligence systems
• Knowledge of employee benefits, reinsurance, or financial services data is a plus
• Certification in data governance or data management frameworks (e.g., DCAM, DAMA, CDMP) is desirable
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required by business needs
• Fluent in English, any other language would be considered an asset

This recruitment deals with a permanent and full-time position, based in Assago (close to Milan, Italy).

Generali Employee Benefits’ commitment for recruiting

Generali Employee Benefits is committed to promote equal opportunities in employment. Candidates will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

At Generali, we believe that it is our differences that make the difference. At the heart of everything we do, we value the fact that we are all human beings, unique in our own ways, bringing different cultures, lifestyles, mindsets, and preferences. Our commitment is to leverage this Diversity to create long-term value, to be innovative, sustainable, to make the difference for our people, our clients, our partners as well as our communities. We strive to promote a culture where D&I is embedded in how we work and do business every day. All of us around the world are taking actions every day to create an inclusive and accessible workplace, where every person feels empowered to take ownership, to challenge biases and lead the transformation with a human touch.

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