Job Description

Senior Associate, Data Governance is the subject matter expert of data in their given domain, with the best knowledge of the data and its uses, and is responsible for identifying, measuring, and reporting data quality issues within their respective area of expertise. They are also responsible for metadata management and plays a key role in supporting core Data Governance functions and strategies. Responsibilities include executing the Data Management Program according to the Data Management Program Policy and Standards in partnership with the Data Owners, Subject Matter Experts and Technology partners within a given Data Domain; Risk & Finance in the Private Wealth business. Communication with Group on the completion of the Group Data Management Initiatives. Coordination and support on the execution of Group Data Management Initiatives from a local standpoint. Develops strategic multi-year Data Management Book of Work in collaboration with Data Owners taking into consideration priority data driven business processes, reports, models and projects of the area that require Data Management program implementation. Leads new data initiatives by defining data management requirements, tracking, and reporting on projects progress, escalating risks and issues in plan execution and follows defined change management governance processes. Collaborates with Data Owners to ensure their understand of the program deliverables and that necessary approvals are provided such as in the identification of Key Data Elements and Business Rule definitions. Ensures the data governance teams create and maintain metadata knowledge artifacts such as data dictionaries, data lineage, and identifies need for changes in metadata within domain. Identifies, tracks, and works with Remediation team on the resolution of priority data issues root causes to improve data quality levels. Responsible to ensure that control models to monitor and report data quality issues are in place and adhere to data policies and standards for the data domains under their area of leadership. Leads the annual review of existing key data elements, data quality rules and associated metadata artifacts to ensure they are still fit for purpose and were consistently implemented across the organization. Recommends and implements improvements to existing data, metadata and governance processes. Collaborate with CDO training team to improve knowledge of data management tools, policies, and new procedures. Prepare and present materials to the executive team regarding the status of the Program. Participate and present in routine first line of defense governance forums including leading monthly meetings with Data Owners and domain SMEs. Reviews the teams standard reporting packages on data domain status including data plans execution, program coverage levels, and key remediation activities for program stakeholders and executives. Education required includes Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent quantitative field; Master's Degree preferred or equivalent work experience. Requirements include 9-12 years relevant experience, ability to communicate at all levels, exercise stakeholder confidentiality, grasp complex analytic principles, lead and influence peers and management, advanced knowledge of statistical packages and applications within Financial Services, strong analytical, project management, and leadership skills, and technical expertise in data modeling, database design, data mining, and segmentation techniques. The role embraces a strong risk culture and requires frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking, with occasional moving and lifting light equipment or furniture depending on location.

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