Summary                                                             

The Director of Data Governance & Stewardship is responsible for developing and leading the enterprise-wide data governance strategy, ensuring that data assets are managed effectively and consistently across the organization. This role oversees the creation, implementation, and enforcement of data governance policies, standards, and procedures ensuring data quality, compliance, and security. The Director will collaborate with various business units to enable data stewards, maintain the data catalog and business glossary, and drive data fluency initiatives while ensuring effective data controls and issue management processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned with or without prior notice.

Designs and implements a comprehensive data governance framework tailored to the needs of our organization within the financial services industry.

Assists in the coordination of Data Strategy Council meetings.

Oversees Data Governance and Stewardship group meetings and initiatives.

Spearheads and drives the creation and management of a data quality program to ensure integrity and usability of data across the organization.

Establishes data quality standards and processes, ensuring that data is accurate, consistent, and reliable for use in business processes and decision-making.

Implements and oversees data issue management processes, ensuring that data-related issues are identified, tracked, and resolved efficiently.

Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive data governance policies that ensure the effective management and protection of the organization's data assets.

Establishes and enforces data standards and controls to ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance across the organization’s data landscape.

Oversees the maintenance and continuous improvement of the data catalog, business glossary, and data dictionary, ensuring these tools provide accurate and accessible information to business users.

Leads initiatives to develop and manage master data across the organization, ensuring that data is accurate, consistent, and accessible for decision-making.

Ensures the proper management and governance of reference data across platforms and business units.

Defines and manages data domains across the enterprise, ensuring a clear ownership structure and governance framework for each domain.

Provides leadership and guidance to data stewards across various business units, ensuring they are equipped to manage data domains and uphold data governance principles.

Partners with the security team to ensure that data governance policies and practices support data security and regulatory compliance.

Drives data literacy and fluency initiatives across the organization, equipping business units to understand, manage, and leverage data effectively.

Works closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, legal, and business leaders, to ensure alignment on data governance priorities and regularly report on data governance progress.

Assists in the onboarding of new hires and key stakeholders across various departments to enhance their understanding of data management principles and their roles in maintaining data integrity.

Hires, manages, coaches, mentors and develops associates. Determines career paths and supports educational needs.

Keeps abreast of the latest industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes affecting data governance, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Employee Skills                                                

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Computer Skills                                                

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                            

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Function

Banking is a highly regulated industry and you will be expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the Bank's policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing.  You will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.