Data Governance Lead

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Plan

HSAs/FSAs/HRA and wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. seeks a Data Governance Lead in Dallas to design and implement a trusted data framework. You will ensure data accuracy, security, and accessibility, partnering with product, marketing, and operations to enable responsible decisions.

You will drive enterprise data standards, metadata management, and data quality tooling, lead governance councils, and oversee regulatory compliance including GDPR/CCPA where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data governance or data management.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with governance and catalog tools.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate governance principles into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and rollout of enterprise-wide data governance strategy.
• Define and maintain data standards, taxonomies, and metadata management.
• Partner with engineering to implement data quality monitoring tools.
• Establish data ownership and stewardship models across departments.
• Drive compliance with data privacy regulations and internal security policies.
• Foster data literacy through governance councils and working groups.
• Monitor and report on data governance KPIs.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Data quality

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI governance

Azure Data Platform

Job description

We believe that data is more than numbers—it’s the heartbeat of informed decision-making. Our mission is to empower every team in our organization with trusted, high-quality, and well-governed data so they can innovate with confidence. We value integrity, transparency, and collaboration, and we see data governance not as a compliance checkbox, but as a strategic enabler for growth and impact.

The Impact You'll Make

As our Data Governance Lead, you will be the architect of our data trust framework. You’ll design and implement the policies, processes, and tools that ensure our data is accurate, secure, and accessible to the right people at the right time. Your work will directly influence how our teams—from product to marketing to operations—leverage data to make smarter, faster, and more ethical decisions.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables

• Lead the creation and rollout of our enterprise-wide data governance strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Define and maintain data standards, taxonomies, and metadata management practices.
• Partner with engineering teams to implement data quality monitoring tools and automated validation processes.
• Establish clear data ownership and stewardship models across departments.
• Drive compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and internal security policies.
• Facilitate data governance councils and working groups to foster a culture of accountability and data literacy.
• Monitor and report on data governance KPIs, highlighting improvements and areas for action.

Technical Knowledge and Understanding

• Microsoft Purview data governance: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog, Data Map, lineage, classification, sensitivity labels, glossary, data product curation, metadata management, and governance workflows across cloud, on-premises, and SaaS data assets.
• Microsoft Fabric and Power BI governance: Practical understanding of Fabric workspaces, OneLake, Lakehouses, Warehouses, Dataflows Gen2, pipelines, semantic models, Power BI reports, endorsement/certification practices, workspace security, data access controls, and governed self-service analytics.
• Azure data platform integration and data quality: Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, SQL, data lineage capture, pipeline monitoring, data quality rules, validation controls, role-based access, and integration patterns that support trusted, auditable data delivery.

Requirements

Applciants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or demonstrated equivalent experience in a related field required.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with governance and catalog tools.
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate governance principles into practical, scalable solutions.

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurances
• short and long-term disability
• a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan
• an Employee Assistance Plan
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program