Data Governance Specialist

Introduction


Overview

Pen Underwriting is a leading underwriting agency that partners with over 500 broking businesses across Australia, delivering innovative insurance solutions backed by deep underwriting expertise, strong insurer relationships, and a collaborative, people-focused culture.

Our point of difference is the combination of deep technical expertise and exceptional service. Our close-knit team of commercial insurance professionals brings more than 1,000 years of collective underwriting experience, helping us solve complex risks and build long-term, trusted relationships with brokers and insurer partners. As part of Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, we combine the agility of a specialist agency with the backing of a global group.

We're proud of our collaborative culture and our focus on great outcomes for our broker and insurer partners. We value diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, and we support our people to grow, contribute, and succeed. It's a workplace built on strong relationships, collaboration, and shared success.

About the role

Join Pen as a Data Governance Specialist, responsible for maintaining data quality, governance processes, and reporting capabilities across the business. You will support data stewardship, monitor data integrity, manage governance artefacts, and deliver reporting solutions that enable accurate, trusted, and compliant business data.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor data quality and maintain governance controls.
• Produce exception reporting, dashboards, and data reconciliations.
• Maintain the data dictionary, business glossary, and data lineage documentation.
• Log, track, and coordinate resolution of data issues.
• Support data stewards through training, guidance, and governance documentation.
• Deliver reporting and data management activities while promoting continuous improvement in data governance practices.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in data governance, data quality, or data management roles.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data dictionaries, business glossaries, and data lineage.
• Experience developing dashboards, exception reporting, and data reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, with strong Excel and SQL skills.
• Ability to investigate, track, and resolve data quality issues while ensuring data integrity.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and training skills, preferably within insurance or financial services environments. 

Why Join Gallagher?
At Gallagher, we believe in empowering our people to thrive both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Grow Your Career: Unlock personalised career pathways, access tailored training programs, and benefit from tuition assistance to support your professional growth.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Take advantage of our wellbeing initiatives, including an employee assistance program, additional Lifestyle Leave, and resources to help you stay balanced and healthy.
• Enjoy Rewards and Benefits: Save with Gallagher Rewards, offering discounts at over 350 major retailers. Plus, participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan and explore salary-sacrificed superannuation options.
• Make a Difference: Give back to the community with paid volunteering days to support causes close to your heart.
• Be Part of an Inclusive Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of all backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientations, gender identities, and lifestyle choices.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory reference & background checks.

Gallagher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We embrace a working environment that celebrates individuality and fosters collaboration.

This is an exciting chance to join a global leader and make a real impact. Apply now via Gallagher Careers. Our Talent Acquisition team is here to help at [email protected].