Data Governance Lead
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We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Lead to join our team. This role will be critical in advising financial services clients on best practices for data quality, data lineage, metadata management, regulatory compliance (e.g., BCBS 239, CCAR, GDPR, CCPA), and overall data stewardship.
This position will require close collaboration with client stakeholders, including business units, IT, risk, and compliance teams, to drive effective data governance initiatives.
Responsibilities:
* Strategy & Framework Development: Design, develop, and implement comprehensive data governance strategies, frameworks, and operating models tailored to the unique needs of financial services clients.
* Policy & Standard 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 (e.g., BCBS 239, Dodd-Frank, MiFID II, Solvency II, GDPR, CCPA).
* Data Stewardship & Ownership: Establish and support data stewardship roles and responsibilities, facilitating data ownership across various business functions.
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* Stakeholder Engagement: 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.
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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).
* Proven experience in designing, implementing, and maturing enterprise-level data governance programs.
* 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).
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.