EMEA Data Governance Analyst

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating through three industry-leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering, and Investment Management.

With greater than a 30-year track record of consistent growth and strong recurring cash flows, we scale complementary, high-value businesses that provide essential services across the full asset lifecycle.

Our unique partnership philosophy empowers exceptional leaders, preserves our entrepreneurial culture, and ensures meaningful inside ownership — driving strong alignment and sustained value creation for our shareholders.

With $5.7 billion in annual revenues, 24,000 professionals, and $109 billion in assets under management, Colliers is committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide.

Learn more at corporate.colliers.com.

The Data Governance Analyst will support the management, quality and governance of enterprise data across EMEA. Working closely with the EMEA Enterprise Data Steward, this role will help ensure business-critical data is accurate, consistent and effectively managed across multiple systems and countries.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is looking to build expertise in data governance, data quality, business processes and enterprise data management within a global organisation.

Role Purpose

To support the delivery and ongoing optimisation of Colliers' enterprise data management initiatives by analysing data, identifying quality issues, supporting stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement across data processes and governance activities.

The role will act as a bridge between business and technology teams, helping to translate business requirements into practical solutions while promoting best practice data management across EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

Data Quality & Analysis

• Analyse and validate data from multiple sources to identify data quality issues, inconsistencies and trends.
• Investigate recurring data issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Support data cleansing, validation and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Produce analysis and reporting to support operational and project requirements.

Data Governance & Management

• Support the maintenance and governance of enterprise reference and master data.
• Assist with the implementation and adoption of data governance standards and processes.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of enterprise data management practices across EMEA.
• Support the management of data-related documentation, controls and procedures.

Stakeholder Support & Engagement

• Build effective relationships with business stakeholders, data stewards, project teams and technology colleagues.
• Provide support and guidance to users on data-related processes and governance requirements.
• Assist with stakeholder training, communications and adoption activities.
• Act as a point of contact for data-related queries and support requests.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, controls and business processes.
• Work with technology and business teams to implement agreed improvements.
• Support issue resolution and root-cause analysis activities.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations that enhance data management across the organisation.

Project Support

• Support enterprise data and transformation projects across EMEA.
• Assist with onboarding new countries, systems and business processes into data governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure data requirements are understood and successfully delivered.

Key Competencies

Analytical Thinking

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify patterns, trends and data quality issues.
• Ability to interpret information and make practical recommendations.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.
• Ability to explain complex topics in a clear and user-friendly manner.

Learning Agility

• Curious, proactive and eager to learn new systems, processes and technologies.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Attention to Detail

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when analysing and managing data.
• Commitment to maintaining quality standards and governance principles.

Collaboration

• Team-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.
• Willingness to support colleagues and contribute to shared objectives.

Initiative

• Self-starter who takes ownership of tasks and follows through to completion.
• Comfortable identifying opportunities for improvement and proposing solutions.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Data Analytics, Information Management, Finance, Mathematics, Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data manipulation, analysis and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in data, analytics, business processes or technology.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a data, reporting, administration, finance, operations or analytical role.
• Exposure to data governance, data quality or master data management activities.
• Experience working within a professional services, corporate or technology environment.
• Knowledge of SQL, Power BI or other analytical tools.
• Understanding of enterprise systems and business process improvement methodologies.

Career Opportunity

This role provides an excellent pathway into enterprise data governance and offers exposure to regional and global stakeholders, large-scale transformation programmes, and future opportunities within Data Governance, Enterprise Data Management, Business Analysis and Data Strategy.

At Colliers we actively promote a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and mutual respect. Join us and be part of a team where diversity is embraced, and every voice is heard.

What sets Colliers apart from their competition is not what we do, but how we do it. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. Our most valuable asset is our people – we are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results.

About You

You are an expert.

You collaborate.  

You invest in relationships.

You are enterprising.

You do what’s right.