Enterprise Data Governance Specialist at Vanguard

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years related work experience
  • Collibra or other data governance tool experience (e.g. Informatica, Ab Initio, Alation, Boomi)
  • Proven success designing, developing and driving adoption of an enterprise data governance framework; has been involved in at least 1 end to end data governance framework implementation
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred
  • Proven ability to design, develop and deploy enterprise data quality framework and controls required to measure, report and monitor quality of data consistently to ensure it is fit for purpose
  • Metadata and master data management subject matter expertise
  • Experience leading initiatives to achieve AI Ready Data
  • Experience enabling compliance with GDPR, CCPA, CPRA
  • Experience identifying, managing and monitoring data risk
  • Experience managing risk associated with data use and sharing
  • Exposure to cybersecurity and technology control design, development, and assessment with a focus on data protection

Responsibilities

  • Balance 'AI Ready Data' and Regulatory Compliance priorities while managing complex, enterprise wide, global data governance projects and initiatives
  • Effectively partner with Technical Product Owners, peers, and key stakeholders to define roadmaps for technical capabilities that enable data domains to comply with Enterprise Data Governance requirements (e.g. metadata, lineage, data quality)
  • Support the integration of data governance capabilities across the firm
  • Develop effective partnerships with stakeholders to ensure ongoing communication, process, and technology integration
  • Serve as a key liaison amongst Enterprise Trusted Data Office, Enterprise AI & Data Platforms, Global Information Technology and other key internal stakeholders (e.g. Privacy, Security, Risk Management) areas throughout the enterprise
  • Participate in design, development and deployment of a data quality framework and controls required to measure, report and monitor the quality of data consistently to ensure it is fit for purpose
  • Provide expertise on data governance and support the execution of data governance strategy across the enterprise
  • Analyze, identify, and recommend controls within area of data governance expertise and/or data domain alignment
  • Identify opportunities for modernization with an 'AI Ready Data' mindset. Design and develop scalable evergreen solutions to advance data governance across the firm
  • Develop metrics to measure effectiveness of data governance framework and capabilities meant to enable compliance with policy & standard requirements
  • Actively participate in the design, development and deployment of data domain operating structure, capabilities and activities resulting in compliance with Enterprise Data Governance policy and standard(s). Accountable for driving adoption of the Enterprise Data Governance framework and compliance with policy & standard requirements
  • Actively participate in working sessions to map data domains/subdomains with subject matter expertise provided by data owners, business data stewards, technical data stewards and architects
  • Support leaders within business areas and data domain stewardship roles in defining, planning, coordinating, and implementing data domain level data governance roadmap and program deliverables
  • Partner with data domains to monitor metrics measuring overall progress and effectiveness of data governance at the domain level
  • Update and maintain data governance training, playbooks and templates to ensure data domains have appropriate guidance from Enterprise Data Governance to comply with policy and standard requirements
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Data Governance
Metadata Management
Data Lineage
Data Quality
Regulatory Compliance
AI Ready Data
Stakeholder Management
Data Frameworks
Project Management
Metrics Development
Roadmap Definition
Operating Structure Design

Vanguard

Client-owned investment management firm offering low-cost funds

About Vanguard

Vanguard provides financial services with a focus on investment management. The company offers a variety of products, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 401k rollovers, aimed at individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. Vanguard's unique ownership structure means it is owned by its funds, which are in turn owned by the clients, allowing it to prioritize the needs of its investors over external shareholders. This model enables Vanguard to offer low-cost investment options, as it primarily earns revenue through management fees that are generally lower than industry standards. Additionally, Vanguard provides personalized investment advisory services, charging fees based on the assets managed. The company's goal is to help clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives through effective investment strategies, while maintaining a competitive performance track record.

Kline Township, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
1975Year Founded
SECONDARYCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental & vision coverage
Onsite health clinic & fitness center
Health Smart Rewards program
Vanguard Retirement Savings Plan
Education Benefits
PTO
Family Planning Benefist
Parental leave
Personal development opportunities
Volunteer Time Off

Risks

Competition from AI-driven platforms like Writer challenges Vanguard's traditional advisory services.
Vanguard's stake in Steelcase exposes it to the volatile furniture market.
New active bond ETFs may struggle in a low-yield environment with increasing competition.

Differentiation

Vanguard is client-owned, aligning its interests with investors, unlike traditional firms.
The firm offers low-cost investment products, making it attractive to cost-conscious investors.
Vanguard's ownership structure allows it to focus on long-term investor value.

Upsides

Vanguard's new active bond ETFs offer diversified, low-cost fixed income options.
The acquisition of Steelcase shares diversifies Vanguard's portfolio into the furniture industry.
Launching the International Dividend Growth Fund appeals to investors seeking sustainable dividend growth.

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