Data Governance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework, including policies, standards, and processes for data quality, data privacy, data security, data lifecycle management, and metadata management
• Set the standard for data governance and data quality and formalize best data operating practices for adoption by the firm
• Provide data governance expertise to strategic projects, business initiatives and operational changes
• Identify and shape continuous improvement opportunities and recommendations that drive data to better serve the growing business
• Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, driving a culture of data excellence and trust
• Directly manage and maintain data catalog, metadata management, data quality, and data lineage tools
• Lead data remediation efforts, working with data owners and technical teams to resolve data quality and integrity issues
• Implement and enforce data access policies within data platforms (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, databases), ensuring role-based access control (RBAC) and compliance with data privacy regulations
• Research, evaluate, and propose new data governance tools and technologies that can enhance the program's efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the data governance program
• Collaborate with development team to find opportunities to leverage data to enrich existing or new applications
• Work with legal, compliance, security, and business units to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and internal policies

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data governance or data operations within a fast-paced, dynamically growing organization
• Strong knowledge of data-driven processes, products, technology, and controls in an enterprise setting
• Track record of leading data governance and data transformation initiatives across business and IT functions
• Experience establishing and managing a new data governance function and data capabilities
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with data governance platforms and tools
• Expert problem solver with the ability to identify and triage data issues and drive tactical and strategic solutions
• Strong communication and influencing skills with partners and peers at all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinker with the ability to recognize and take actions that maximize value for the organization