Lead, Data Governance (IT)
Morristown, NJ  / New York, NY 
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Job Description
As Data Governance Lead you will lead and implement Valley's enterprise-wide data governance program. Apply principles comprised of industry best practices to evolve Valley's data governance framework, define & develop data quality controls, and institute data management policies and processes. Work closely with other stakeholders, such as business data owners & stewards, data scientists, product owners and developers to foster a collaborative environment by ensuring data is consistent, reliable and all quality checks are compliant with data-related policies and regulations. The Governance Lead will also champion the establishment/enhancement of various data management committees and working groups.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Design & develop enterprise-wide data governance programs, frameworks, and principles comprising of latest industry best practices.
  • Evolve existing and developing new data governance-related policies, processes, standards, metrics, and controls.
  • Support Data Governance committee with governance policies, processes, and compliance.
  • Define data quality controls, monitoring and remediation processes partnering with data owners, data stewards, and data delivery teams.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to define data quality requirements and conduct data quality assessments.
  • Ensures CDEs metadata, business definitions and lineage are documented.
  • Manage data catalog design and implementation, reflecting both short-term and long-term goals.
  • Support enterprise metadata management and related activities.
  • Support continuous improvement of data glossary/cataloguing practices.
  • Collaborates with Business Unit(s), data stewards/data officers and technical owners/IT to drive business process & workflow improvements.
  • Assists Data Stewards/Data Officers with documentation of data flows/data lineage as needed.
  • Contributes to related initiatives, as needed.

Required Skills:
  • Exhibit ability to partner and coordinate data initiatives across multiple teams and functions to ensure adherence to best practices and meet data governance objectives.
  • Prior experience in designing and developing standard database objects tables, stored procedures, views, functions, indexes.
  • Database design experience and experience with data modeling tools like Erwin etc.
  • Experience with Snowflake (or similar SQL-based cloud platform).
  • Strong SQL skills.
  • Experience with leading vendor tools to support data governance activities (e.g. Informatica, Collibra...).
  • Excellent communication and business writing skills, including ability to draft business requirements.
  • Ability to rapidly comprehend changes to key business processes and the impact on overall Data Governance framework.
  • Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change.
  • Advanced analytical skills.
  • High level of organization and attention to detail.
  • Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently.
  • Knowledge of legal, compliance, and regulatory issues impacting data.
  • Experience and Retail and Commercial banking strongly preferred.
Required Experience:
  • B.S. Degree in a data-centric field (Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering or other science field), Information Systems, Information Processing or engineering.
  • 7+ years' experience developing and implementing Data Governance policies and processes.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
$108,400.00
$191,800.00
Valley National Bank is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$108,400.00-$191,800.00
Required Experience
7+ years
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