Data Governance Lead
Job Title: Data Governance SME
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time / W2
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Data Governance SME with a strong background in designing, developing, and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will play a key role in assessing current maturity, defining governance structures, and aligning with regulatory and enterprise standards within a banking environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess current data governance maturity across people, processes, and policies
- Define and implement data governance frameworks, including ownership, stewardship, and controls
- Identify gaps against enterprise standards and regulatory expectations (e.g., BCBS 239)
- Design the target operating model, including roles, councils, and governance workflows
- Identify and manage Critical Data Elements (CDEs) and data domains
- Ensure alignment with audit, risk, and compliance requirements
- Define and drive the data governance roadmap and strategic priorities
- Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to implement governance initiatives
- Work within an Agile/Scrum environment and follow SDLC best practices
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in Data Governance (Design, Development & Implementation)
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, and controls
- Experience working in Agile development environments and familiarity with SDLC
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as BCBS 239
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and drive governance initiatives