Job Title: Data Governance Strategist
We are seeking a seasoned Data Governance Strategist 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.
* The successful candidate will work closely with client stakeholders, including business units, IT, risk, and compliance teams, to drive effective data governance initiatives.
* They will lead the development of comprehensive data governance strategies, frameworks, and operating models tailored to the unique needs of financial services clients.
* Additionally, they will ensure that client data governance programs align with relevant financial industry regulations and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and implement comprehensive data governance strategies, frameworks, and operating models.
* 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 and advise on data governance tools and technologies to support the implementation of data governance capabilities.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
* 8+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles, with at least 5 years specifically within the financial services industry.
* In-depth knowledge of financial industry regulations and reporting requirements related to data.
* 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.