Are you passionate about driving data quality, governance, and information management initiatives that enable trusted, secure, and actionable business data?
We are seeking a Data Quality & Assurance Lead to play a critical role in advancing enterprise data governance, data quality, and information management practices. In this position, you will collaborate with business and technology teams to ensure data is accurate, secure, well-governed, and aligned with organizational standards. You will lead strategic data initiatives, influence stakeholders across the organization, and champion best practices that improve the integrity and value of enterprise information assets.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of data quality, data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and information management practices.
Partner with business and technology teams to integrate information management standards into operational processes and strategic initiatives.
Drive data quality programs by defining quality rules, metrics, thresholds, controls, and remediation plans.
Oversee the identification, analysis, and resolution of complex data quality issues and risks.
Manage and maintain information asset inventories, metadata repositories, and data lineage documentation.
Lead efforts to certify authoritative data sources and ensure ongoing compliance with governance standards.
Monitor data quality metrics, service levels, and compliance assessments, ensuring timely corrective actions and risk mitigation.
Develop and enhance master data and reference data management processes aligned with enterprise policies and standards.
Support data privacy and security initiatives through data classification, sensitive data analysis, compliance monitoring, and remediation activities.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement process improvements to reduce data-related risks and improve operational effectiveness.
Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize information management initiatives based on business impact, risk, and regulatory requirements.
Influence and mentor teams on data governance principles, information management practices, and quality assurance methodologies.
Support Agile project teams in implementing effective data management controls throughout the data lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with organizational risk management, regulatory, and information governance requirements.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
8+ years of experience in data management, information governance, data quality, data analytics, business systems, or related functions.
Proven experience developing and implementing enterprise data management strategies, governance frameworks, and quality programs.
Strong expertise in data quality management, metadata management, data lineage, and information governance practices.
Advanced proficiency in SQL and data analysis techniques.
Experience leading complex projects or programs involving enterprise data management and risk mitigation.
Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex data-related challenges.
Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to business audiences.
Experience mentoring, coaching, or providing leadership across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience within highly regulated industries such as financial services, banking, insurance, healthcare, or similar environments.
Professional certifications related to data governance, data management, or information management.
Experience working with enterprise data governance platforms, metadata repositories, and data quality tools.
Knowledge of privacy regulations, data security frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Familiarity with master data management (MDM), reference data management, and access management controls.

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