Job Title: Chief Data Governance Strategist
Data Governance Role Overview
As a seasoned professional, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maturing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards tailored to the unique needs of financial services clients. Your expertise will be critical in advising clients on best practices for data quality, data lineage, metadata management, regulatory compliance, and overall data stewardship.
This role requires close collaboration with client stakeholders, including business units, IT, risk, and compliance teams, to drive effective data governance initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Develop 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.
* Ensure client data governance programs align with relevant financial industry regulations and compliance requirements.
* Establish and support data stewardship roles and responsibilities, facilitating data ownership across various business functions.
* Lead initiatives for metadata management, including business glossaries, data dictionaries, and data lineage documentation.
* 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.
* Advise on and evaluate data governance tools and technologies to support the implementation of data governance capabilities.
* Develop and deliver training programs and communication strategies to raise awareness and promote adherence to data governance principles.
* Identify and mitigate data-related risks, ensuring data assets are protected and managed appropriately.