Master and Reference Data Management Lead

Everest Group, Ltd.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 156,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Everest Global Services, Inc. seeks a Master and Reference Data Management Lead in Warren, NJ to shape master/reference data capabilities across our global Insurance business. You will establish governance, data quality, and trusted records, and lead modernization efforts across the data platform.

This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating with Technology and Architecture to define ownership, controls, and adoption, driving value from data products enterprise-wide.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in data management, governance or related disciplines.
• Experience designing or implementing MD/RD capabilities and governance.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and modern architectures.
• Ability to translate business needs into data requirements and controls.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Master Data Management and Reference Data Management strategy, target state and roadmaps.
• Lead requirements for platform modernization and partner with Technology/Architecture.
• Establish ownership boundaries, governance, and approval workflows across teams.
• Oversee day-to-day data operations, issues, changes, risks and dependencies.
• Define measures for data quality, adoption, and change activity to drive improvement.

Skills

Master data management

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Cloud platforms

Data quality

Architecture collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

ETL tooling

Metadata management tools

SQL/Database knowledge

Job description

Company:Everest Global Services, Inc.Job Category:AnalyticsJob Description:About EverestEverest is a global risk management business with more than 50 years of experience helping businesses grow and navigate uncertainty. Through our insurance and reinsurance capabilities, we support economic activity and create long-term value for our stakeholders. Our colleagues combine underwriting expertise with disciplined decision-making and a commitment to the communities we serve.Role OverviewEverest is seeking a Master and Reference Data Management Lead to join our Data & Analytics function in Warren, New Jersey, and shape the development of master and reference data capabilities across our global Insurance business.You will help build trusted, governed sources for the core entities, hierarchies and classifications that support underwriting, operations, finance, analytics and regulatory reporting. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity with influence across business and technology teams.A central focus will be modernizing our master and reference data management platform capabilities. You will lead business and data requirements, assess existing processes, and partner with Technology and Architecture on solution evaluation, selection, implementation and adoption.You will establish clear business ownership, stewardship and controls, and ensure trusted master and reference data supports Everest’s enterprise data platform and data product ecosystem. Success will combine a practical modernization roadmap with greater adoption, better data quality and less manual maintenance.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and drive the Master Data Management and Reference Data Management strategy, target state, roadmap, operating model and standards for the Insurance business including the evolution or replacement of existing capabilities and the potential role of artificial intelligence-driven entity resolution.Lead business and data requirements for platform modernization, partnering with Technology and Architecture to assess solutions, shape the target architecture and support implementation, migration and adoption.Establish clear ownership boundaries, stewardship, change controls and approval workflows across Data Governance, Technology, platform teams and business teams, reducing inappropriate reliance on manual operational intervention.Establish trusted records, hierarchies and governed taxonomies for priority entities and reference sets, and ensure they are consistently integrated across operational systems, the enterprise data platform and enterprise data products.Define and embed control standards and accountability for master and reference data, including validation, data quality, lineage, reconciliation, audit, regulatory and risk requirements.Oversee day-to-day master and reference data operations, ensuring service performance, data issues, exceptions, change requests, risks and dependencies are actively managed and transparently reported.Increase automation and governed self-service, addressing recurring issues at source and reducing manual maintenance and dependency on individual knowledge.Define meaningful measures for data quality, adoption, exceptions and change activity, and use them to drive continuous improvement and good practice across the organization.QualificationsYou will typically bring 8–10 years of experience in data management, data governance or related disciplines, including substantial practical experience in master and/or reference data management.Experience designing or implementing master or reference data management capabilities, operating models and governance frameworks in a complex organization.Experience helping design, select, implement or modernize enterprise master and reference data technology capabilities, translating business and governance needs into platform requirements.A sound understanding of modern master and reference data technologies, data quality, metadata, lineage, reconciliation and integration patterns.The ability to turn business problems into clear data requirements, practical governance controls and implementable solutions.Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work with business leaders, data owners and stewards, architecture, engineering and technology teams.A clear understanding of business ownership of data, governance accountability and Technology’s responsibility for engineering and platform delivery.Experience with cloud-based enterprise data platforms and modern data architectures, alongside the judgment to balance strategic direction with pragmatic delivery.Insurance, or broader financial services experience is highly desirable, particularly in regulated data environments.The base salary range for this position is $156,000 - $180,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).#LI-Hybrid#LI-AS1What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.Our CultureAt Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.Type:RegularTime Type:Full timePrimary Location:Warren, NJAdditional Locations:Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [e-mail] U.S. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com)