Data Management and Governance Partner

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* Job Description:

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* At Regions, the Data Management and Governance Partner serves as the lead for managing data as a corporate asset to generate value for the company while also enabling appropriate risk management. This role is proficient in multiple domains including business analysis, executive communication, data management, risk management, technology implementation and project  management.

** Primary Responsibilities*
* + Partners with Business Units, Risk Management and Internal Audit to develop, promote and enforce standards and best practices to manage data as a corporate asset

+ Manages matrixed data steward teams for multiple business units or functional areas to deliver on data management and governance priorities

+ Partners with GDO (Group Data Officer) data councils to manage and govern data

+ Coaches and guides GDOs and other senior leaders to effectively manage data risks while delivering value

+ Responsible for defining, communicating and implementing data management roadmaps for business units and/or major functional areas (like Finance) in partnership with GDOs

+ Drives data management automation by directing matrixed teams to design, develop and implement related software solutions

+ Prioritizes the various needs  and leads data management portion of data product development

+ Partners with data scientists to enable data product development through data and/or business domain expertise

+ Develops business requirements and leads implementation of technology platforms related to data quality, metadata management, data catalog and integration (like APIs for lineage tracking)

+ Assists management in addressing matters like Matters Requiring Attention (MRA) and Regulatory reporting related to the Fed and other external agencies

+ Leverages emerging technologies to drive efficiencies, incubate and pilot new data management capabilities and rapidly scale successful pilots

+ Participates in the build versus buy decision making process and vendor selection where applicable

+ Assists leadership to create success criteria and measurement approach for data management and governance

+ Acts as thought and execution leader in the company for data management and governance

+ Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

** Requirements*
* + Bachelor's degree in computer science or business analytics and ten (10) years of experience in banking or systems management with extensive experience interfacing with business stakeholders

+ Or High School Diploma or GED and fourteen (14) years of experience in banking or systems management with extensive experience interfacing with business stakeholders

+ Five (5) years of leading and managing teams (directly or in a matrixed environment)

** Preferences*
* + Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or analytics

+ Business unit and functional domain expertise focused on banking

** Skills & Competencies*
* + Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance

+ Executive level communication and partnership with senior leadership across multiple divisions in the company

+ Progressive experience in core data management disciplines like data governance, data quality management, metadata management, and master data management

+ Strong communication and presentation skills

+ Track record of driving data management automation and technology modernization

+ Hands-on experience with:
Python, ETL, Snowflake, AWS Bedrock, AI, Agentic AI, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Collibra DQ, SQL

** This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near…