Data Governance Lead

Title: Data Governance Lead Location: NYC Type: 6-month Contract Rate: $90 per hour MUST BE LOCAL CANDIDATES TO OFFICE LOCATION IN NYC Must have their own laptop. Position will require the individual to work on site 4 days a week but will start remote until possibly the end of summer then they are on-site. As a Data Governance Specialist, you will work closely with many teams across our company on implementation and oversight of enterprise data engagement and governance policy, goals, standards, practices, processes, and change management. You will work closely with Business and IT leadership to improve the quality and value of enterprise data assets, respond to regulatory requirements as well as support the strategic requirements of the organization Play a key role in establishing an enterprise-wide data governance framework, with a focus on governing data as an enterprise asset, addressing regulatory requirement, and protection of sensitive data through organization behavior, policies and standards, principles, governance metrics, processes, and related tools. Support the mission and goals of the cross-functional Data Governance Council. Lead the implementation of the data governance roadmap including the regulatory book of work. Serve as a liaison between Business and Technology to ensure that data related business requirements for governing data are clearly defined, communicated, and well understood and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning. Develop & maintain inventory of the enterprise information maps, including authoritative systems, owners Facilitate the development and implementation of data quality standards, data protection standards and adoption requirements across the enterprise Collaborate with business data stewards to foster a culture of data across the enterprise and implement various data projects Institute and facilitate governance of the organization's business and technical metadata as well as data quality routines and frameworks. Requirements: Undergraduate degree required, MBA or other advanced degree preferred Minimum 10 years of experience in Technology and/or Data Management in the Financial Services or Insurance industry with 5+ experience in establishing and executing data governance programs. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in enterprise data management, data governance practices, and data quality principles and methodologies. Knowledge of data related regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues. Experience with sensitive data and addressing laws around data privacy and security (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, FINRA, NY DFS) is desirable Demonstrated experience in cross collaborating with multiple teams for change management, communications planning, and execution. Ability to effectively challenge all levels of an organization and offer value-add solutions to meet data governance objectives. Strong experience in stakeholder engagement and people and relationships management is required. Collaborative team player who is detailed oriented and focused on solution quality and execution. Ability to work independently with some level of ambiguity and juggle multiple demands RiseIT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: RiseIT Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RiseIT Solutions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, color national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or regulations in the locations where we operate. RiseIT Solutions will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. RiseIT Solutions encourages applicants of all ages.