Hybrid Director, Enterprise Data Governance & Risk

PenFed Credit Union; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Fitness center access

Educational assistance

Job summary

PenFed Credit Union in Tysons, VA is seeking a Hybrid Director, Enterprise Data Governance to lead second line of defense data governance and oversight activities. This role reports to the AVP of Enterprise Risk Management and partners with the Chief Data & Analytics Office and business units to elevate data maturity.

The individual will review first line data management, define KPIs/KRIs, oversee data ownership, and drive remediation of data risk issues, while supporting ERMC reporting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Risk Management or a related field, required.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years' experience in data governance, data management, information management, enterprise risk management, or related functions in the financial services
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience building or overseeing data governance and data risk management programs
• Minimum of five (5) years of Direct management experience
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), data quality principles, metadata management, and data lineage concepts
• Demonstrated expertise in a Second Line of Defense or Enterprise Risk Management function.
• High degree of business acumen and experience in financial services with focus on consumer banking is required.
• Proven experience engaging with regulators, internal audit, and risk management committees.
• Ability to think strategically and analytically, solve problems, and manage multiple, concurrent projects is required.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to bring objectives to completion independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including communicating effectively and confidently at all levels, demonstrating emotional intelligence, and applying sound judgment.
• Experience integrating data governance with AI/ML governance, model risk management, and emerging technologies preferred.
• Experience using A.I. tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain PenFed's enterprise data governance framework, policies and standards aligned with regulatory expectations and industry strong practices.
• Provide independent oversight and effective challenge to first line data management activities, ensuring adherence to data governance policies and risk appetite.
• Define enterprise data governance KPIs/KRIs and monitor and elevate data quality and data risk concerns and issues.
• Oversee and challenge enterprise data ownership and stewardship models, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and controls across data domains.
• Conduct effective challenges on data risk assessments, data controls and issue remediation plans.
• Provide oversight of and drive continuous improvement through data quality monitoring, data incident response, and escalation to senior management and ERMC as applicable.
• Review, monitor and enhance risk identification and assessment of data risk categories.
• Design testing procedures and performing independent testing of controls, procedure adherence and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration with Enterprise Operational Risk Management team to assess data-related operational events and key vulnerabilities.
• Serve as a risk advisor to senior leaders on data governance, data risk, AI/ML governance, and emerging data technologies.
• Build strong partnerships with Technology, Information Security, Data Privacy, Compliance and key business units.
• Provide governance oversight for major data programs, AI/ML initiatives, and digital transformation.
• Champion a data-driven and risk-based culture and support the advancement of enterprise data literacy and training initiatives.

Skills

Data governance

Risk management

Second Line of Defense

Regulatory interaction

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Risk Management or a related field

Job description

PenFed Credit Union in Tysons, VA is seeking a Hybrid Director, Enterprise Data Governance to lead second line of defense data governance and oversight activities. This role reports to the AVP of Enterprise Risk Management and partners with the Chief Data & Analytics Office and business units to elevate data maturity.

The individual will review first line data management, define KPIs/KRIs, oversee data ownership, and drive remediation of data risk issues, while supporting ERMC reporting and