Data Governance Associate Director

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Enterprise Services comprises of multiple business platforms including Client Services, Global Business Operations, Business Architecture, Data Strategy and Analytics, and Digital Services, which report into the Chief of Enterprise Services. These grouped platforms enable the business to optimize delivery for clients, generate efficiencies and resilience, and enable consistency in the business digitization strategy, processes and end-to-end best practices.

 

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

 The Impact you will have in this role:

  Being a member of the Data Governance team, the Associate Director serves as a point of escalation for data quality and metadata issues working closely with data stewards in each business unit and associated technical teams. This individual will be responsible for implementing and adherence to the data governance framework in a federated data management environment ensuing compliance with data governance policies and procedures. The Associate Director will be responsible for managing and monitoring data governance activities throughout the firm.

 Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation of data governance policies, procedures and standards and assess whether business practices align with those standards.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvement within data governance practices.
• Engage with the business units and second line to gather information, clarify data related issues and promote data governance initiatives.
• Lead cross functional activities related to data governance and stewardship and develop recommendations for data management improvements.
• Lead the development and deployment of training for staff on compliance responsibilities, focusing on the importance of following data governance policies and mitigating risks associated with data handling.
• Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing Data Governance foundational functions such as business glossary, metadata management and data quality.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing/using data governance technologies such as Collibra, Snowflake, Informatica, Ataccama etc.
• Experience in managing in federated data management environments.
• Understanding of relevant data – related laws and regulations (GDPR, CCPA) to understand compliance requirements and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerBI to assist in data analysis and related tasks.

 The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

DTCC safeguards the financial markets and helps them run efficiently, in times of prosperity and crisis. We are uniquely positioned at the center of global trading activity, processing over 100 million financial transactions every day, pioneering industry-wide, post-trade solutions and maintaining multiple data and operating centers worldwide. From where we stand, we can anticipate the industry’s needs and we’re working to continually improve the world’s most resilient, secure and efficient market infrastructure. Our employees are driven to deliver innovative technologies that improve efficiency, lower cost and bring stability and certainty to the post-trade lifecycle.
DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork.  When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.

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