**Job Title:** Data Governance Professional
We are seeking a seasoned data governance professional with a strong background in the financial services industry.
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, including business units, IT, risk, and compliance teams, to drive effective data governance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement comprehensive data governance strategies, frameworks, and operating models tailored to the unique needs of financial services clients.
* Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, data classification, data privacy, data security, data retention, and data lifecycle management.
* Evaluate data governance tools and technologies to support the implementation of data governance capabilities.
* Develop and implement data quality rules, metrics, monitoring processes, and remediation plans to ensure high data integrity and reliability.
* Collaborate effectively with senior business leaders, IT teams, legal, risk, and compliance departments to foster a data-driven culture and gain consensus on data governance initiatives.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
* 8+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles, with at least 5 years specifically within the financial services industry (banking, capital markets, insurance).
* In-depth knowledge of financial industry regulations and reporting requirements related to data (e.g., BCBS 239, CCAR, FRTB, MiFID II, GDPR, CCPA).
* Strong understanding of data management concepts, including data quality, metadata management, data lineage, data architecture, and data warehousing.
* Experience with data governance tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica Axon/EDC, Alation, IBM InfoSphere).
Preferred Qualifications:
* Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP - Certified Data Management Professional).
* Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data governance implications.
* Familiarity with data privacy frameworks and their implementation.