About Sand

Sand Technologies is a fast-growing enterprise AI company that solves real-world problems for large blue-chip companies and governments worldwide.

We’re pioneers of meaningful AI: our solutions go far beyond chatbots. We are using data and AI to solve the world’s biggest issues in telecommunications, sustainable water management, energy, healthcare, climate change, smart cities, and other areas that have a real impact on the world. For example, our AI systems help to manage the water supply for the entire city of London. We created the AI algorithms that enabled the 7th largest telecommunications company in the world to plan its network in 300 cities in record time. And we built a digital healthcare system that enables 30m people in a country to get world-class healthcare despite a shortage of doctors.

We’ve grown our revenues by over 500% in the last 12 months while winning prestigious scientific and industry awards for our cutting-edge technology. We’re underpinned by over 300 engineers and scientists working across Africa, Europe, the UK and the US.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Data Governance Analyst to support the implementation and maintenance of our organization's data governance framework. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring data quality, compliance, and consistency across the enterprise, collaborating closely with Data Owners, Stewards, and IT teams to uphold data policies and standards. This role is crucial for maximizing the value of our data assets and supporting data-driven decision-making.

Specific Responsibilities

1.Policy & Standards Implementation

• Assist in the documentation, communication, and enforcement of data governance policies, standards, and procedures (e.g., data definition, data quality, data access, and data lifecycle management).
• Work with Data Owners and Stewards to define and maintain critical data elements (CDEs) and their associated business definitions, rules, and quality metrics.
• Support the creation and maintenance of the Enterprise Data Catalog and Business Glossary.

2.Data Quality & Monitoring

• Develop, execute, and monitor data quality controls and metrics, reporting on compliance against established thresholds.
• Investigate data quality issues and work with relevant teams (e.g., source system owners, IT) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Track and manage data governance issues and resolution status using established reporting tools.

3.Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Ensure that data governance policies align with internal audit requirements and external regulatory mandates (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, industry-specific compliance).
• Assist in performing data risk assessments and ensuring adherence to data security and privacy protocols.

4.Training & Change Management

• Help create and deliver training materials for Data Stewards and broader business users on data governance best practices and tools.
• Act as a key liaison between business units and technology teams to drive understanding and adoption of governance standards.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience working in a data-focused role, with specific experience in Data Governance, Data Quality, or Data Stewardship programs.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Solid understanding of database concepts and SQL.
• Familiarity with Data Governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alteryx, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for a non-technical audience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

Requirements - additional

• Knowledge of global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Certification in Data Governance or Data Management (e.g., CDMP, CIGO).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Personal Attributes

• Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
• Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
• Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.

Due to the considerable amount of virtual work and interaction with colleagues and customers in different physical locations internationally, it is essential that the successful applicant has the drive and ethic to succeed in working in small teams physically but in larger efforts virtually. Self-drive to communicate constantly using web collaboration and video conferencing is essential.