Data Governance

East West Bank; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Bank is looking for a Data Governance Specialist to establish governance standards and improve data quality across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data governance and experience in regulated environments.

This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to implement data controls and support governance initiatives within cloud-based environments such as Azure.

The position offers a competitive salary of USD $115,000.00 to $175,000.00 per year with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of core data governance concepts.
• Experience supporting enterprise governance programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the data governance framework.
• Coordinate and facilitate data governance sessions.
• Assist with data quality management processes.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Metadata management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Azure Data Lake

SQL

Job description

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top-performing commercial bank with a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity. East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

East West Bank is seeking a highly motivated Data Governance Specialist to support the development and operationalization of the bank’s enterprise data governance program. This role will help establish governance standards, improve data quality and transparency, and enable trusted, compliant, and well-managed data across the organization. The position will partner closely with business stakeholders, data owners, technology teams, analytics teams, and risk/compliance functions to implement governance processes, data controls, metadata management practices, and data stewardship frameworks supporting the bank’s enterprise data strategy.

This role is ideal for a hands-on governance practitioner with experience in regulated environments who can balance policy, process, and operational execution while driving enterprise-wide data maturity initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing maturation of the bank’s enterprise data governance framework, including policies, standards, procedures, and operating models.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify and document Critical Data Elements (CDEs), data ownership and stewardship assignments, business glossaries and data definitions, and data lineage and data flows.
• Coordinate and facilitate data governance working sessions with business units and technology teams to drive alignment on data standards, issue remediation, and governance priorities.
• Support the development and maintenance of enterprise data catalogs, metadata repositories, and lineage documentation using governance platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, or Informatica.
• Assist with the implementation of data quality management processes, including data quality rules and controls, issue identification and remediation workflows, root cause analysis, and data quality scorecards and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and architecture teams to ensure governance controls are embedded within enterprise data pipelines and analytical platforms.
• Support governance processes related to data classification, sensitive data handling, access governance, data retention and lifecycle management, and regulatory and audit requirements.
• Develop and maintain governance artifacts, including business glossaries, data dictionaries, stewardship matrices, governance process documentation, and operating procedures and standards.
• Assist with enterprise data governance reporting and governance council materials, including metrics related to data quality, stewardship adoption, and remediation progress.
• Participate in regulatory, audit, and risk management activities involving enterprise data controls and governance processes.
• Partner with business stakeholders to improve data literacy and promote adoption of governance best practices across the organization.
• Support governance enablement initiatives within modern Azure-based data environments, including Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI ecosystems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related discipline.
• 6–8 years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, metadata management, or related enterprise data disciplines, preferably within banking or other regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of core data governance concepts, including data ownership and stewardship, metadata management, data lineage, data quality management, and business glossaries and data dictionaries.
• Experience supporting enterprise governance programs using governance and metadata management tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, or Informatica Data Governance/Data Quality.
• Familiarity with enterprise data architecture and modern cloud-based data ecosystems, particularly within Azure-centric environments.
• Experience working with structured data and relational databases, including foundational SQL knowledge for data analysis and validation activities.
• Understanding of banking regulatory and compliance considerations related to data governance, including data privacy, auditability, and risk management principles.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional collaboration between business, technology, analytics, and governance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify governance gaps and support remediation efforts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing governance documentation and executive-ready reporting materials.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple governance initiatives and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within commercial banking, risk management, regulatory reporting, AML/BSA, finance, or enterprise analytics functions.
• Familiarity with regulatory and governance frameworks such as BCBS 239, SR 11-7, CCAR, CECL, and DAMA-DMBOK principles.
• Experience supporting enterprise data quality programs and remediation initiatives.
• Exposure to Azure-based data platforms including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience supporting governance initiatives for AI/ML or advanced analytics environments.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and governance integration within modern data engineering workflows.
• Professional certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), Collibra Ranger/Steward certifications, Microsoft Purview certifications, or DAMA-related certifications.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.