Data Governance Principal
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Please reference the schedule and minimum qualifications listed below before applying.
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Job Summary
The Principal Data Governance is a senior individual contributor responsible for designing implementing and maintaining the data governance (1st Line of Defense) program for the credit union. This role supports first-line risk management activities related to data governance ensuring data is managed securely compliantly and efficiently. The Principal collaborates across departments to establish and enforce data governance policies standards and procedures and provides strategic recommendations to decision-makers throughout the organization.Job Description
LOCATION
Hybrid - Utah
SCHEDULE
Full Time
To be effective an individual must be able to perform each job duty successfully.
- Design and implement a comprehensive data governance framework including policies standards procedures and governance technology.
- Recommend and support organizational Master Data Management (MDM) methodologies.
- Facilitate and contribute to the organizational data governance committee ensuring alignment with business and technology objectives.
- Lead requirements gathering and development of processes and technologies for data governance.
- Document and apply data management and data risk assessment methods and technologies.
- Conduct data-related risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and support enforcement of data governance policies and standards through effective controls.
- Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to data stewards and other governance roles.
- Develop and deliver training and awareness programs to promote data governance best practices.
- Support data quality initiatives and ensure data integrity across the organization in collaboration with stakeholders and system administrators.
- Partner with IT and other departments to integrate data governance requirements into systems and processes.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data governance and risk management and share insights with stakeholders.
- Familiarity and Experience with Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) Remediation Plans (RPs) risk and control assessment and a variety of other risk and governance skills in a financial institution environment.
- Perform rated duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES
Education/Experience
- Bachelors degree in information technology computer science business administration or a related field.
- 8 years of progressive experience in data governance data management or related disciplines including direct experience in implementing governance frameworks data quality initiatives or metadata management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Experience contributing to or facilitating data governance committees or working groups.
- Proven track record of developing and applying data governance policies standards and procedures in a increasingly complex organizational environment.
- Strong understanding of data lifecycle management data stewardship and regulatory compliance (e.g. GLBA GDPR CCPA).
- Experience with data quality assessment metadata cataloging and data lineage tools.
- Banking or financial services experience preferred.
- Data governance or data management certifications are a plus
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in data architecture and data management.
- Familiarity with software and data development methodologies and technologies.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Proficiency in analytical and data visualization tools.
- Experience with data management and/or governance risk and compliance tools. (e.g. Archer ServiceNow etc.)
Language & Communication Skills
- Ability to clearly express complex ideas methodologies results and recommendations verbally in writing and through visualizations.
- Skilled in documenting outcomes and presenting information to stakeholders at all levels.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Creative thinker and problem solver who leverages data and technology to create efficient robust enterprise data governance processes.
- Proven ability to build credibility and influence across senior levels of an organization.
- Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Adaptive to change and able to respond positively to evolving circumstances.
- Experience with risk management and compliance in a financial services environment.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
- Ability to talk hear sit use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms consistently.
- Ability to stand walk kneel and crouch occasionally.
Vision Requirements
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
- Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
Weight Lifted or Force Exerted
- Ability to lift 10 pounds consistently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Environmental
- No unusual environmental factors.
Noise Environment
- Moderate noise (business office with computers and printers light traffic).
Note:This job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut either remotely or in-person.
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