Senior Data Steward

AssetMark

Charlotte (NC)

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

401K Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AssetMark in the United States is seeking a Senior Data Steward to own enterprise data domains, drive governance, quality, and lifecycle management, and partner with Product, Engineering, Analytics, Compliance, and executives. This role emphasizes treating data as a product, defining roadmaps, KPIs, and fostering cross‑functional collaboration to improve data trust, accessibility, and business impact.

A hybrid work model is offered near Charlotte or Phoenix, with opportunity to influence

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
5–8 years in Data Stewardship, Governance, or Product/Data roles.
Experience in wealth management, financial services, or regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

Own data domains as enterprise data products with governance, quality, and lifecycle ownership.
Define and maintain data elements, definitions, metadata, lineage, and quality requirements.
Develop domain stewardship roadmaps aligned with regulatory and business priorities.
Partner with Product, Engineering, Analytics and Compliance to embed governance into platforms and processes.
Drive automated data quality controls and data governance tooling.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Metadata management tools

Data profiling tools

Job description

Senior Data Steward

AssetMark is a leading wealth management platform dedicated to empowering independent financial advisors. Our mission is to enable financial advisors to make a profound difference in the lives of their clients. Over 10,000 advisors rely on AssetMark for our investment solutions, innovative technology, advanced services, and expertise to help them grow their businesses.

We are seeking a Senior Data Steward to drive the success of critical enterprise data domains across our technology and business ecosystem. In this senior role, you will own the stewardship strategy, governance, quality, and lifecycle management of key data domains while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Analytics, Operations, Compliance, and Business leaders. Acting as a Data Product Manager, you will define stewardship roadmaps, establish domain priorities, and lead cross‑functional initiatives that improve the quality, accessibility, trustworthiness, and business value of enterprise data.

Hybrid work schedule required; candidates must be close to our Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC office.

Key Responsibilities

Own data & stewardship strategies with full strategic accountability
Define and maintain data roadmaps aligned with business priorities and enterprise data strategy
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex data product initiatives
Ensure engineering teams are productively deployed and aligned with strategic objectives
Contribute actively to enterprise data governance strategy, operating model evolution, and cross-domain initiatives

Data Strategy & Roadmap

Own data & stewardship strategies with full strategic accountability
Define and maintain data roadmaps aligned with business priorities and enterprise data strategy
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex data product initiatives
Ensure engineering teams are productively deployed and aligned with strategic objectives
Contribute actively to enterprise data governance strategy, operating model evolution, and cross-domain initiatives

Data Governance & Execution

Own assigned data domains as enterprise data products, balancing business value, quality, risk, compliance, and operational efficiency
Define and maintain critical data elements, business definitions, governance standards, metadata, lineage, and data quality requirements for assigned domains
Develop and execute domain stewardship roadmaps aligned with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and enterprise data strategy
Partner with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Analytics, and Business teams to embed governance, quality, and ownership requirements into platforms, processes, and solutions
Drive implementation and adoption of automated data quality controls, monitoring capabilities, metadata management, and data governance tooling
Establish and monitor domain-level KPIs, quality metrics, controls, and remediation processes to improve trust, usability, and business outcomes
Lead resolution of complex data quality, integrity, and ownership issues by conducting root‑cause analysis and coordinating cross-functional remediation efforts
Leverage data profiling, analytics, and business insights to identify opportunities for improving data quality, usability, discoverability, and operational effectiveness
Ensure compliance with enterprise data policies, governance standards, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices, partnering with Compliance, Risk, and Audit teams as needed
Continuously improve stewardship processes, governance operating models, and domain maturity through scalable, measurable, and business‑focused practices

Stakeholder & Ecosystem Engagement

Serve as the primary steward and trusted advisor for assigned data domains
Facilitate governance forums, working groups, and decision-making sessions
Drive alignment across business and technology organizations regarding data definitions, standards, policies, and ownership
Champion enterprise data literacy and promote adoption of stewardship practices throughout the organization
Develop deep understanding of upstream and downstream business processes, systems, and data consumers

Leadership & Communication

Lead through influence, building consensus and driving accountability across teams without direct authority
Mentor and develop junior data stewards, providing feedback and building team capabilities
Communicate effectively with audiences ranging from technical teams to executive leadership
Translate complex data concepts into actionable business recommendations
Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and capability development within the Data Stewardship function

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Proven ability to define and execute data strategies for complex enterprise data domains
Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, data management principles, data quality, data protection principles
Experience managing data as a product, including prioritization, stakeholder alignment, roadmap development, and outcome measurement
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with the ability to leverage data to drive decisions
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels
Strong SQL and data analysis skills with the ability to investigate complex data issues
Understanding of financial services, wealth management, regulatory environments, and data‑related risk management
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and operational excellence

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Management, Finance, or related field
5–8 years of experience in Data Stewardship, Data Governance, Data Management, Business Analysis, Product Management, or related disciplines
Experience within wealth management, financial services, fintech, or highly regulated industries preferred
Experience owning or managing critical business data domains or data products
Strong background partnering with business, product, and technology teams to implement governance solutions
Experience mentoring junior team members and influencing organizational change

Compensation

The Base Salary range for this position is between $115,000 and $135,000. The position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.

Benefits