Director of Data Governance Key Responsibilities: Data Governance Strategy • Develop and articulate the organization's data governance vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with the organization's business goals and objectives. • Define data governance objectives, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs). • Establish and implement a robust data governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures. • Establish governance structures, roles, and responsibilities to support effective data stewardship and accountability. • Implement data stewardship programs to promote data ownership and accountability across the organization. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, CCPA, and industry-specific regulations. Data Quality Management • Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms. • Collaborate with data owners and stewards to resolve data quality issues and conduct regular data audits and assessments to identify and mitigate data risks. Data Security and Privacy • Collaborate with the IT and Security teams to define and implement data security and privacy policies, controls, and procedures, including encryption, access controls, and data masking. • Ensure that data security policies and practices comply with regulatory requirements and Financial Services industry standards for wealth management and financial advisory firms. • Conduct regular data security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities. Metadata Management, Data Lineage and Traceability • Implement metadata management processes to maintain data lineage and traceability tools to track the flow of data across systems and processes. • Establish data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloging tools to facilitate metadata discovery and documentation. • Ensure transparency and accountability in data usage and decision-making processes. • Provide support for audit and compliance activities by maintaining detailed records of data lineage. Data Integration • Oversee the integration of disparate data sources into a unified data platform, to ensure that both data standards and business objectives are met • Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability between systems, applications and datasets. • Collaborate with IT and Data Engineering teams to design and implement data integration solutions. Leadership • Lead the data governance and management efforts in the organization. • Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, data stewardship, collaboration and continuous improvement. • Provide training and support to data stewards and other stakeholders on data governance best practices. • Identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business insights, innovation, and competitive advantage. Qualifications: Education • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. Experience • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in data management, data governance, or a related field. • Proven track record of developing and implementing data strategies, data roadmap and governance frameworks. • Experience in the financial services industry, particularly private investments, is highly desirable. Skills • Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, and data security practices. • Proficiency in data management tools and technologies, such as data lineage tools, data quality tools, and data integration platforms. • Excellent hands-on database, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Strong leadership and team management skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders (technical and non-technical) at all levels of the organization. Certifications • Relevant certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or DM-BOK is a plus.
