Head of Data Governance

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

What will you contribute?

Finastra’s Global Data Office is responsible for the strategy, governance, and enablement of data assets across 130+ countries globally to unlock innovation for our business units and 8000+ customers, including 90% of the world’s top banks. The Head of Data Governance will work closely with the firm’s Chief Data Officer to define and execute a comprehensive and aggressive program to unify our policies, programs and platforms to secure, understand and leverage these data assets globally. This role will help drive a global transformation in data governance which will not only meet and exceed security, regulatory and compliance requirements, but also accelerate innovation in the development of data, analytic and AI products, unlocking new opportunities for monetization.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Co-define and execute a comprehensive program to catalog the entire global data estate – both corporate and customer data – tagging for sensitive, PII and compliance/regulatory impacted data elements

• Drive selection and adoption of a unified compliance automation platform that will service regulatory requirements and requests across 130+ countries

• Drive selection and adoption of platforms for data access control and monitoring, data quality, data lineage, data enablement

• Review and refine global data security, access, usage and quality standards, policies and procedures

• Define and run data stewardship program across multiple business and operational functions

• Define and track KPIs for overall maturity of the data governance function, including specific measures for quality, literacy, and usability

Required Skills & Experience:

• Deep personal expertise in data governance, data security, data lifecycle management (including creation, retention, archival, disposal) data quality, regulatory and compliance requirements and reporting

• Proven track record building and executing multiple enterprise data governance programs in highly regulated industries

• Experience building systems for CCPA, GDPR and/or other privacy regulations

• Experience with at least some of the following platforms: automated discovery driven metadata catalogs, compliance automation platforms, master data management platforms, data quality and lineage tools

• Execution-oriented mindset, focused on achieving program outcomes within tight timelines

• Experience as a data steward / data owner – responsibilities include at least some of the following: business and technical metadata definition, quality rules and serving as an SME for a data domain

• Strong ability to manage a highly focused, fast moving team of data governance experts

• Excellent general knowledge of data management and data platforms

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Desirable: International (non-US) experience

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We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!

Applicants for this position need to be located in the following cities or their immediate surrounding areas: Austin/Lake Mary (Orlando). Due to the requirements of this position, this job posting is not available for, and Finastra will not be considering any applicants who currently reside in New York City or California.