Seeking a seasoned data governance professional with a strong background in financial services. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in establishing, implementing, and maturing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
This role will be critical in advising clients on best practices for data quality, data lineage, metadata management, regulatory compliance (e.g., BCBS 239, CCAR, GDPR, CCPA), and overall data stewardship. You will work closely with client stakeholders to drive effective data governance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Data Governance Strategy Development: Design, develop, and implement comprehensive data governance strategies tailored to the unique needs of financial services clients.
* Policies & Standards Definition: Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, data classification, data privacy, data security, data retention, and data lifecycle management.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure client data governance programs align with relevant financial industry regulations and compliance requirements.
* Data Stewardship & Ownership: Establish and support data stewardship roles and responsibilities, facilitating data ownership across various business functions.
The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of financial industry regulations and reporting requirements related to data, as well as experience in designing, implementing, and maturing enterprise-level data governance programs.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field is required, with a master's degree preferred. Eight+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles, with at least 5 years specifically within the financial services industry, is also required.