Principal Data Governance Analyst

The Principal Data Governance Analyst is a critical individual contributor role within FINRA's Data Management and Governance Office (DMGO), working closely with senior management to advance the organization's data governance vision and operational excellence. This position offers an experienced professional the opportunity to drive meaningful impact in data stewardship across the organization.

In conjunction with the senior director, this role will design and operationalize enterprise-wide data governance frameworks that safeguard data quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable effective data stewardship across FINRA's mission-critical operations. This role will combine strategy of the DMGO with tactical execution, fostering cross-functional collaboration that directly supports FINRA's mandate to protect investors and maintain market integrity.

Essential Job Functions:

Governance Framework Development & Implementation

• Collaborate on design, and develop and execute comprehensive data governance frameworks, policies, and operating procedures aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the DMGO senior management to align data governance initiatives with enterprise goals and industry best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Committee Facilitation

• Facilitate the DMGO Steering Committee, comprising of cross-departmental senior data leaders, preparing agendas, documentation, and follow-up to drive actionable outcomes on governance priorities.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and Audit teams to execute governance frameworks address regulatory and risk requirements.
• Partner with Technology leadership to support data architecture governance and execute technical implementation of governance standards.

Analytics, Reporting & Performance Management

• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations and reports on data governance program status, effectiveness, and strategic recommendations to senior and executive management.
• Conduct sophisticated analysis to inform data governance decision-making and strategic planning initiatives.
• Develop and execute metrics frameworks to measure governance program success and demonstrate value realization.

Technical Governance & Data Management

• Drive data lineage and metadata management initiatives, ensuring transparency and traceability across the data ecosystem.
• Promote adoption of governance standards and best practices across data management disciplines.

Program Support & Resource Planning

• Support budget planning, resource allocation, and prioritization for governance initiatives.
• Develop governance capabilities to meet emerging organizational needs.
• Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
• Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.
• Hybrid work environment.

 Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Management, Data Management, Finance, or related field.

•  10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related disciplines.

•  Proven success contributing to enterprise data governance programs in complex environments.

• Comprehensive knowledge in data quality, metadata management, data architecture, and data lineage.

• Proficient with data analysis and visualization tools for insights and communication.

• Excellent executive communication skills, including compelling presentations to senior leadership.

• Strong stakeholder management with proven ability to build relationships and drive cross-functional alignment.

•  Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable business language for non-technical audiences.

• Experience facilitating committees, working groups, and collaborative forums.

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Self-directed with ability to work independently while appropriately escalating issues.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Collaborative team player across organizational boundaries.

Work Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.

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