Manager Data Governance

Fourleaf-Federal-Credit-Union; Bethpage (NY); Remote; USD 117,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Flexible work options

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement & wellness

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

FourLeaf Federal Credit Union seeks a Senior Data Governance Leader to drive our enterprise data governance program, ensuring trusted data assets to support growth, compliance and member experience. You will lead policies, data dictionaries, lineage, quality metrics, and collaboration with business and IT teams, with emphasis on Snowflake and data transformation.

This role offers flexible work options, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence data governance practices across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in CS, IT, or related field; master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in data governance, protection, security, and master data management.
• Experience in banking with regulatory data practices.
• Strong SQL and data platform knowledge including Snowflake.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data governance strategy and policies.
• Develop data dictionaries, glossaries, and KPI definitions.
• Establish data lineage and data quality monitoring.
• Collaborate on data security, privacy, and protection initiatives.
• Drive AI governance and ethical AI practices.

Skills

SQL

Data governance

Data protection

Data security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

Snowflake

Data transformation

Data cataloging platforms

Job description

FourLeaf's ultimate goal is to provide the best-in-class member and employee experience, and it all begins with two things: hiring incredible people and giving them a great place to work.

What You'll Do

Leads our data governance initiatives, ensuring that our data assets are properly managed, protected, and leveraged to drive business value. This role is responsible for spearheading and executing FourLeaf's enterprise data governance strategy, ensuring the effective development and adoption of trusted, high-quality data assets that enable the achievement of our enterprise strategy. This includes leveraging data to drive growth of our loan and deposit portfolio, enhance member experience, and ensure regulatory compliance, while maintaining the integrity, security, and quality of our data assets.

Strong background in strong background in data governance, data protection, data security, and master data management, as well as expertise in Snowflake and data transformation.

This position is open to flexible work options including a remote set up.

Core Contributions

• Strategy and Leadership
  • Execute & support FourLeaf's enterprise data governance strategy to drive business value and achieve enterprise objectives.
  • Review and refine Data Governance Policies: Develop, communicate, and drive the adoption of data governance policies, standards, and best practices across the organization.
  • Lead data governance forums (e.g., SteerCos, Data Working Groups) and champion data governance with the broader FourLeaf data community, influencing stakeholders to adopt best practices and enforce policies and standards.
• Data Governance and Quality
  • Implement Enterprise Data Dictionary: Implement an enterprise data dictionary and promote the use of data products to minimize redundancy and accelerate delivery.
  • Ensure published data assets include a data glossary with approved definitions, as well as documented business and technical rules, and calculations for key performance indicators (KPIs), to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
  • Develop and maintain data lineage and data provenance to ensure data transparency.
  • Implement data quality metrics and monitoring to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
  • Develop and implement data validation rules and data cleansing processes as required.
• Data Security, Privacy and Protection
  • Develop and implement data protection and security measures.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance related to data management and protection.
• Collaboration on Master Data Management Ininite
  • Design and Govern Master Data: Design and govern master data models, standards, and policies, ensuring data standardization, normalization, and harmonization across the organization.
  • Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of master data across various systems and sources.
• Drive AI enablement and adoption of ethical AI practices
  • Develop and implement AI governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure responsible AI development and deployment.
  • Collaborate with AI stakeholders to identify and mitigate AI risks, such as bias and data breaches.
  • Develop and implement AI ethics principles and guidelines to ensure AI development and deployment align with organizational values and principles.
• Technical Expertise and Implementation
  • Provide expertise in Snowflake and data transformation related to Data Governance.
  • Collaborate on the implementation of data governance platforms and tools.
  • Ensure effective data management and analytics capabilities.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to drive data governance initiatives- Communicate data governance strategies and policies to stakeholders.
  • Ensure stakeholder buy-in and adoption of data governance practices

Assets You Will Bring

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data protection, data security, and master data management.
• 5+ years of experience working in the banking industry, with deep understanding of banking operations, regulations, and data management best practices.
• Strong background in data governance, data protection, data security, and master data management.
• Strong SQL skills: Strong SQL skills, with the ability to write complex SQL queries.
• Knowledge of data platforms used in cataloging and managing data. Expertise in Snowflake and data transformation related to Data Governance.
• Proven experience in implementing data quality and data trust frameworks.
• Certifications: Certified Data Governance Professional (CDGP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus.

Computer Skills: Strong SQL skills, with the ability to write complex SQL queries; Knowledge of data platforms used in cataloging and managing data; Expertise in Snowflake and data transformation related to Data Governance.

The estimated salary for this role is $117,456.00 to $146,819.00 annually. ( FourLeaf Federal Credit Union offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; voluntary benefit programs; a 401(k) plan with employer match; reimbursement and wellness programs; and an annual performance-based bonus. ) In addition to the salary or hourly rate listed above there may be other compensation & benefits available.

What Sets Us Apart?

In addition to our comprehensive benefits, we invest in employee connection and well-being through:

• Competitive 401(k)
• Tuition and fitness reimbursement programs
• Flexible work options
• Volunteer opportunities
• Executive "Water Cooler Chats"
• Clubs, sports, and social events
• Food truck days

and more!

Who is FourLeaf?

FourLeaf Federal Credit Union (FourLeaf) has been committed to the financial well-being of our members for over 80 years. Through our full range of competitive savings and loan products, you can trust us in every step of your financial journey. From applying for a credit card to closing on your mortgage to opening your child’s first savings account, FourLeaf is here to help you reach your financial goals.

We are proud to be an award-winning place to work! Some of our recent recognitions include Certified Great Place to Work 2024-2025, America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025, and Fortune's Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 2024.

As a credit union, our vision is to enrich the lives of our members, employees, and communities. Since 2002, we have been an integral community partner through our charitable giving and community development programs in New York and beyond.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Proven experience in implementing data quality and data trust frameworks.

Knowledge of data platforms used in cataloging and managing data. Expertise in Snowflake and data transformation related to Data Governance.

Strong SQL skills: Strong SQL skills, with the ability to write complex SQL queries.

Strong background in data governance, data protection, data security, and master data management.

5 years: 5+ years of experience working in the banking industry, with deep understanding of banking operations, regulations, and data management best practices.

5 years: 5+ years of experience in data governance, data protection, data security, and master data management.

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