Senior Data Governance – McLean, VA – Hybrid
$105,000 - $157,000
Position Overview
Are you passionate about driving excellence in Information Risk Governance? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact? If so, this opportunity is for you!
A leading organization in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Data Governance Specialist to join its dedicated first-line risk governance team. This role focuses on data governance, privacy, and cyber compliance while implementing cutting-edge identity and access management strategies. You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders, leveraging your organizational prowess and attention to detail to ensure adherence to high standards in information risk policies and procedures.
Your Contributions Will Include:
- Shaping innovative strategies around data quality and metadata governance.
- Developing and maintaining processes aligned with privacy, security, and digital governance standards.
- Managing an accurate inventory of applications and overseeing access governance activities.
- Monitoring and adapting to changes in industry standards to refine risk policies.
- Providing insights through information risk metric reporting.
- Leading phishing protocols, including training and guideline creation.
- Partnering with teams across business and technology functions to implement effective governance strategies.
- Creating management reports on information risk initiatives.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Experience: 5–8 years in information risk governance within the financial services industry.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Expertise: Strong knowledge of business process flows, metadata, and data lineage, with a proven ability to craft operational policies and manage risks such as privacy, cyber, and identity governance.
- Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
What Sets You Up for Success:
- A proactive, self-starter attitude with a passion for tackling challenges.
- Deep expertise in privacy risk, cyber risk, and data governance.
- A collaborative spirit that questions the status quo and drives innovation.
- Stellar organizational skills and a strong work ethic to manage competing priorities.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in governance and risk management. With opportunities to influence critical strategies, this role is perfect for someone eager to make a difference in a fast-paced and impactful environment.
Take the next step in your career journey—apply today!