Data Governance Lead

RiseIT Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseIT Solutions in New York City is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to lead enterprise data governance initiatives and ensure regulatory alignment across Business and IT. You will establish an enterprise-wide governance framework, drive data quality standards, map data lineage, and collaborate with data stewards to embed governance into projects.

The role requires a strong background in financial services data management, stakeholder management, and the ability to work on-site 4 days a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Technology and/or Data Management in Financial Services or Insurance with 5+ years in data governance.
• Knowledge of enterprise data management, governance practices and data quality principles.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, FINRA, NY DFS) desirable.
• Collaborate across teams for change management and communications; strong stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Establish an enterprise-wide data governance framework focused on data as an asset and regulatory compliance.
• Support the Data Governance Council and lead the governance roadmap implementation.
• Serve as a liaison between Business and Technology to define data requirements for prioritization.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of enterprise information maps and owners.
• Facilitate data quality standards, data protection standards, and adoption across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with data stewards to foster a data-centric culture and govern metadata and quality routines.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

MUST BE LOCAL CANDIDATES TO OFFICE LOCATION IN NYC

Must have their own laptop. Position will require the individual to work on site 4 days a week but will start remote until possibly the end of summer then they are on-site.

As a Data Governance Specialist, you will work closely with many teams across our company on implementation and oversight of enterprise data engagement and governance policy, goals, standards, practices, processes, and change management. You will work closely with Business and IT leadership to improve the quality and value of enterprise data assets, respond to regulatory requirements as well as support the strategic requirements of the organization

• Play a key role in establishing an enterprise-wide data governance framework, with a focus on governing data as an enterprise asset, addressing regulatory requirement, and protection of sensitive data through organization behavior, policies and standards, principles, governance metrics, processes, and related tools.
• Support the mission and goals of the cross-functional Data Governance Council.
• Lead the implementation of the data governance roadmap including the regulatory book of work.
• Serve as a liaison between Business and Technology to ensure that data related business requirements for governing data are clearly defined, communicated, and well understood and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning.
• Develop & maintain inventory of the enterprise information maps, including authoritative systems, owners
• Facilitate the development and implementation of data quality standards, data protection standards and adoption requirements across the enterprise
• Collaborate with business data stewards to foster a culture of data across the enterprise and implement various data projects
• Institute and facilitate governance of the organization's business and technical metadata as well as data quality routines and frameworks.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree required, MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Technology and/or Data Management in the Financial Services or Insurance industry with 5+ experience in establishing and executing data governance programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in enterprise data management, data governance practices, and data quality principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of data related regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues.
• Experience with sensitive data and addressing laws around data privacy and security (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, FINRA, NY DFS) is desirable
• Demonstrated experience in cross collaborating with multiple teams for change management, communications planning, and execution.
• Ability to effectively challenge all levels of an organization and offer value-add solutions to meet data governance objectives. Strong experience in stakeholder engagement and people and relationships management is required.
• Collaborative team player who is detailed oriented and focused on solution quality and execution.
• Ability to work independently with some level of ambiguity and juggle multiple demands

RiseIT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: RiseIT Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RiseIT Solutions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, color national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or regulations in the locations where we operate. RiseIT Solutions will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. RiseIT Solutions encourages applicants of all ages.