Description and Requirements
Data Governance & Reporting Specialist
The Data Governance & Reporting Specialist is responsible for ensuring high-quality, governed, and actionable data across the organization. This role combines data governance, data quality, and reporting capabilities to support regulatory, operational, and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Data Governance & Compliance
· Support implementation of data governance framework, policies and standards
· Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (PDPL, DOH, CBUAE)
· Maintain governance documentation and data standards
· Act as liaison between Data, IT and business stakeholders
Data Quality Management
· Develop and monitor data quality rules and controls
· Track data issues and remediation actions
· Ensure data accuracy for reporting and analytics
Reporting & Analytics
· Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI
· Provide insights across claims, underwriting and operations
· Enable self-service reporting capabilities
Data Products & Insights
· Build governed datasets such as Customer 360 and claims dashboards
· Support fraud detection and operational monitoring use cases
Data Integration & Architecture
· Document data lineage and transformations
· Validate ETL processes and data reconciliations
Stakeholder Collaboration
· Work with business teams to define KPIs and data requirements
· Drive data-driven decision making
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics or related field.
5+ years experience in data governance, data quality or reporting roles.
Experience in insurance or financial services preferred.
Technical Skills
· SQL, Power BI
· Python/R (preferred)
· Data governance and data quality tools (Collibra, Talend, etc.)
· Understanding of data governance frameworks (DAMA, DCAM)
Soft Skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Stakeholder management and communication
· Documentation and process design
· Highly structured and organized, with strong attention to details
Benefits We Offer
Our Gulf benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other digital mental health programs. You’ll get the support you need through every stage of life with various leave policies, be able to participate in volunteering events (for which you’re able to use Volunteer Time Off), have ample learning and growth opportunities, and more.
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!