Director, Data Governance & Strategy

Geode Capital Management; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Annual profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Tuition and certification reimbursemen

Student loan support

Commuter subsidy

Hybrid work

Job summary

Geode Capital Management, LLC seeks a Director of Data Governance & Strategy to lead and advance the firm’s enterprise data governance program from Boston. You will shape strategy, establish standards, and drive a scalable, secure data ecosystem enabling data-driven decision-making.

The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and requires partnering with business and technology teams to balance governance with growth, innovation, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading data governance in financial services.
• Proven ability to implement enterprise data governance programs.
• Experience with data catalogs and metadata management.
• Strong collaboration across business and technology domains.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee enterprise data governance framework, policies, standards, and operating model.
• Drive inventory and classification of critical data assets to improve discoverability, usability, and accountability.
• Document and maintain end-to-end data flows across sourcing, transformation, and consumption.
• Design and implement a comprehensive data quality framework covering accuracy, completeness, consistency, validity, and timeliness.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of data catalog capabilities.
• Collaborate with Security, Compliance, Risk, and Legal to ensure regulatory and privacy requirements.
• Establish governance forums across business domains and foster data literacy.

Skills

Data governance

Leadership

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

Data quality

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Ataccama

Job description

Geode Capital Management, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Director of Data Governance & Strategy to lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the firm's enterprise data governance program.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director will lead the development and execution of Geode's enterprise data governance strategy and operating model. The Director will be responsible for establishing governance standards, strengthening data quality and accountability, and enabling a scalable and secure data ecosystem that supports business growth, operational excellence, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data governance and data management, strong leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across business and technology functions.

This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Consistent with Geode's hybrid work policy, employees are currently expected to work in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday. Geode reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and oversee Geode's enterprise data governance framework, policies, standards, and operating model.
• Drive the inventory and classification of critical data assets to improve discoverability, usability, and accountability.
• Partner across business and technology teams to document and maintain end-to-end data flows, including data sourcing, transformation, and consumption processes.
• Design and implement a comprehensive data quality framework covering data accuracy, completeness, consistency, validity, and timeliness.
• Optimize data acquisition and onboarding processes to accelerate business value and speed-to-market.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of enterprise data catalog capabilities.
• Oversee governance processes related to data retention, protection, access management, and data lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with Information Security, Compliance, Risk, and Legal teams to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory and privacy requirements.
• Develop standards for the evaluation and onboarding of new data sources and third-party data providers.
• Establish and lead governance forums across business domains.
• Foster a culture of data accountability and literacy throughout the organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on data-related risks, opportunities, and emerging industry trends.
• Lead initiatives that improve confidence, transparency, and trust in enterprise data.

Skills You Bring:

• Seasoned business leader with a strong technology acumen and demonstrated success leading data governance, data management, and data strategy initiatives within the asset management industry or broader financial services sector.
• Demonstrated success designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise data governance programs.
• Hands-on experience with data governance and catalog platforms such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Ataccama, or similar solutions.
• Strong understanding of metadata management, master data management, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience developing governance practices in cloud-based data environments.
• Knowledge of financial services regulatory expectations, data privacy standards, cybersecurity principles, and risk management frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively
• Strategic thinker with an enterprise-wide perspective and a results-oriented mindset.
• Proven program management and execution capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Highly motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Company Overview:

Founded in 2001, Geode is headquartered in Boston’s financial district, the center of one of the world’s most vibrant finance and technology hubs and employs approximately 200 employees.

Geode is an institutional asset manager providing core beta exposures across a range of equity and niche asset classes, with over $2 trillion. With robust infrastructure and experienced investment professionals, Geode offers the scale of a large asset management firm with the benefits of a smaller organization.

Our compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. We are committed to ensuring that compensation reflects the value our employees bring to Geode. Employees at all levels are eligible to receive a combination of base salary, variable compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation decisions are informed by a range of factors including role, experience, education, and skillset.

Our benefits program is designed to support employees both professionally and personally, offering comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, annual profit sharing, paid parental leave, and generous time off. We also provide tuition and certification reimbursement, student loan support, fitness reimbursement, commuter subsidy, charitable donation matching, family care assistance including backup care benefits, adoption and surrogacy support. Hybrid work arrangements and a culture that encourages community engagement through volunteer opportunities and employee events further enhance the employee experience at Geode.

Geode is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support a diversified work environment. Learn more about Geode at www.geodecapital.com/careers.