Enterprise Data Management Lead

WSFS Bank; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Life/Disability insurance

FSAs/HSAs

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

WSFS Bank is seeking an Enterprise Data Management Lead to drive governance strategy, policies, and lifecycle controls. You will partner with data owners and executives to ensure data is trusted, well‑defined, and compliant across the enterprise.

You will lead governance programs, oversee metadata standards, and advance data quality initiatives while navigating regulatory requirements and complex data landscapes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in enterprise data management or governance in regulated industries.
• Financial services experience in banking/wealth is highly preferred.
• 10+ years enabling data warehouse/cloud data platform governance with architecture/engineering partners.
• Experience building and transforming enterprise data governance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategy, implementation, and maturation of Enterprise Data Management and Governance.
• Maintain and evolve data governance framework, policies, standards, and SOPs.
• Partner with business lines to map processes, data flows, and CDEs.
• Collaborate with Data Owners/Stewards to ensure data usage and lifecycle practices.
• Recommend enhancements to governance processes and tools to meet strategy.
• Identify data quality issues and drive improvement actions with business teams.
• Conduct gap analyses to inform target-state governance models.
• Support metadata standards, data classifications, and reference data alignment.
• Translate business needs into data requirements and governance artifacts.
• Partner with architecture/analytics/platform teams to embed governance.
• Facilitate change management for data ownership and access controls.
• Promote governance adoption via training and communications.
• Chair/co-chair data governance committees and guide stakeholders.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related analytical discipline

Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

Data governance tools

SQL management tools

Job description

Job Description At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose. The Enterprise Data Management Lead drives the strategy, standards, and execution of enterprise data governance and lifecycle management practices across WSFS. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining frameworks, policies, and processes that ensure WSFS data is trusted, well‑defined, high‑quality, and appropriately controlled from creation through archival. The Lead partners with Data Owners, Data Stewards, business leaders, and technology teams to advance data maturity, support analytics and regulatory needs, and enable operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement/maturation of Enterprise Data Management and Governance capabilities.
• Maintain and evolve the data governance framework, including policies, standards, and operating procedures.
• Partner with business lines to understand processes, data flows, and Critical Data Elements (CDEs) to ensure alignment with enterprise data standards.
• Collaborate with Data Owners and Data Stewards to promote consistent data usage, quality, and lifecycle practices across the enterprise.
• Recommend enhancements to enterprise data processes, governance workflows, and supporting tools to meet strategic objectives.
• Identify data quality issues, establish data quality controls and KPIs, and drive improvement actions with business and operations teams.
• Conduct gap analysis of existing enterprise data practices to inform target-state governance and lifecycle management models.
• Support the definition of metadata standards, data classifications, business definitions, and reference data alignment.
• Help business articulate and translate business needs into clear data requirements, definitions, and governance artifacts.
• Partner with architecture, analytics, and platform teams to ensure governance and data quality requirements are embedded in enterprise solutions.
• Facilitate change management for data ownership, stewardship, data access, retention, and lifecycle controls.
• Promote adoption of data governance processes across the Bank through training, communication, and ongoing engagement.
• Chair/co-chair the data governance committee.
• Participate in enterprise data governance committees and support the operationalization of data roles and responsibilities.
• Serve as a senior advisor and subject‑matter expert for governance standards, lifecycle practices, metadata, and data quality.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to team members and cross‑functional partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related analytical discipline; Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise data management, data governance, or related domains in a regulated industry.
• Financial services industry experience in banking and/or wealth highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years working across requirements, design, and governance enablement for data warehouse or cloud data platform solutions (in partnership with architecture/engineering teams).
• Demonstrated experience defining, building and transforming data governance, data management, or MDM programs in an enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated experience chairing or co-chairing a data governance committee or council, including facilitating cross‑functional stakeholder engagement, driving data governance initiatives, and overseeing adherence to data quality, data management, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with information architecture concepts, data modeling concepts, and data integration strategies (without hands‑on ETL/ELT ownership).
• Experience working with large, complex datasets originating from multiple platforms and business processes.
• Experience supporting BI and analytics capabilities.
• Experience implementing data solutions across banking and wealth platforms.
• Strong understanding of data management capabilities including cataloging, lineage, metadata, data definitions, and data quality.
• Knowledge of regulatory obligations affecting data (GLBA, SOX, GDPR, etc.).
• Strong data profiling and data quality analysis skills.
• Proficiency with SQL concepts and data analysis techniques.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interpret industry trends and translate them into the enterprise data roadmap.
• Understanding of database design and cloud data architecture patterns at a conceptual level.
• Experience with modern data cloud platforms, Salesforce, and Financial Services core platforms.
• Familiarity with network and PC operating environments.
• Project management skills (Agile/Waterfall) and experience with complex project execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong, value‑added relationships with business partners and technology teams.
• Ability to interface with regulatory bodies and audit teams.
• Understanding of business case development and ROI frameworks.
• Ability to travel within the WSFS Bank footprint in the Greater Philadelphia region as needed.

Salary Range:

$111,440.00 - $183,082.25 Individual base pay may vary on additional factors such as the candidate’s experience, job-related skills, relevant education, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

Benefits:

• WSFS provides a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life, accident, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs); and wellness programs.
• Additional benefits may include paid parental leave, military leave, vacation and other paid time off, sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws, and paid holidays.

WSFS Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs.

If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation, including technical assistance with the WSFS Bank Careers website or submission process, please contact us via email at [e-mail].

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

WSFS Bank will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Third-party recruiters and agencies should not contact Associates of WSFS Financial Corporation, WSFS Bank, or its subsidiaries directly. WSFS does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party recruiters and agencies.