Vice President, Data Stewardship

Job Description:

The Role

Do you have many years of experience working with data within a large financial services firm? Are you a curious self-starter who loves data and likes to tackle big challenges? If so, there is an amazing opportunity to bring your skills to Fidelity and help build a world class data program!

We are looking for a Vice President of Data Stewardship, who will be involved with teams across domains such as Customers, Accounts, Business Operations, Product & Services, Securities & Research, etc. and act as a single point of control helping to drive data inventory, data quality and modernization efforts.

You will provide vision, strong leadership and strategic direction to ensure that solutions meet business priorities. Collaborate across business groups to identify, prioritize and implement multiple, complex business initiatives. Take ownership of results and adapt to a changing environment. Champion the adoption of innovative ideas that enable transformational change. Your responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive data stewardship strategy aligned with key business objectives and regulatory requirements.  Including a shift from federated to a centralized operation.
• Developing a scalable process to define and carry out data inventory collection, definition, mapping efforts, support quality standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent data integrity and accuracy.
• Defining and implementing a definition of done for use by core data stewards, business data owners and data custodians across multiple applications and platforms.
• Collaborating with multi-functional teams including IT, data quality, data engineering, analytics, and business partners to identify and address data stewardship related issues.
• Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure and monitor data steward collection success over time.
• Acting as technical authority on data steward matters, providing guidance and support to executive leadership and other partners.
• Providing guidance and recommendations around data steward tools and solutions.
• Managing steward issues management reporting, workflow, tracking and metrics.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Library Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of dynamic experience in data management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role around data stewardship initiatives.
• Deep understanding of data steward concepts, methodologies, and standard processes, with hands-on experience technically implementing related tools (Collibra/Alation) and solutions.
• Proven, consistent track record of driving improvements and implementing stewardship initiatives in a complex organizational environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder managements skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical prowess and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root cause of data quality issues and develop effective and scalable remediation solutions.
• Relevant industry data certifications, financial services, brokerage experience a big plus.

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Team

Our dynamic team is comprised of a diverse group of individuals with experience in Operations, Risk, Information Security, Technology & Data Management. We are dedicated to building a strong and robust data management practice within Fidelity. We support the institutional and brokerage arms of Fidelity which are complex business lines. This requires us to be at the top of our game and dedicated and committed to excellence in serving the needs of our clients and business partners. We respect and celebrate differences and diversity. We are committed to building a strong and lasting culture of inclusion and belonging that will attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce.

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want!  We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com.  Fidelity Investments is an equal opp