Senior Data Governance Consultant; Financial Services

Senior Data Governance Consultant (Financial Services)

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Paradigm is a strategic consulting firm that turns vision into tangible results. For over 30 years, we’ve helped Fortune 500 and high‑growth organizations accelerate business outcomes across data, cloud, and AI. From strategy through execution, we empower clients to make smarter decisions, move faster, and maximize return on their technology investments. What sets us apart isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it.

Driven by a clear mission and values rooted in integrity, excellence, and collaboration, we deliver work that creates lasting impact. At Paradigm, your ideas are heard, your growth is prioritized, and your contributions make a difference.

• Senior Data Governance Consultant will lead and enhance data governance capabilities across a financial services organization.
• Collaborate closely with business, risk, compliance, technology, and data management teams to define data standards, strengthen data controls, and drive a culture of data accountability and stewardship.
• Deep experience in developing and implementing data governance frameworks, data policies, and control mechanisms that ensure compliance, consistency, and trust in enterprise data assets.
• Hands‑on experience with data governance and metadata tools (e.g., Informatica, Collibra, Alation, IBM Info Sphere, or similar) is preferred.
• Remote position with occasional travel to Plano, TX.

• Data Governance Frameworks: Design, implement, and enhance data governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations (BCBS 239, GDPR, CCPA, DORA) and internal control standards.
• Policy & Standards Development: Develop, maintain, and operationalize data policies, standards, and procedures governing data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data ownership.
• Control Design & Implementation: Define and embed data control frameworks across data lifecycle processes to ensure data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Risk & Compliance Alignment: Work with risk and compliance teams to identify data‑related risks and ensure appropriate mitigation and monitoring controls.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with data owners, stewards, and business leaders to promote governance practices and drive adoption of governance tools and processes.
• Data Quality Management: Define and monitor data quality metrics and KPIs, establishing escalation and remediation procedures for data quality issues; support metadata and data lineage initiatives.
• Reporting & Governance Committees: Prepare materials and reporting for data governance forums, risk committees, and senior management updates.
• Change Management & Training: Develop communication and training materials to embed governance culture and ensure consistent understanding across the organization.

• 7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data risk roles within financial services (banking, insurance, or asset management preferred).
• Strong knowledge of data policy development, data standards, and control frameworks.
• Proven experience aligning data governance initiatives with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with data governance and metadata tools (e.g., Informatica, Collibra, Alation, IBM Info Sphere, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts into business language.
• Deep understanding of data management principles (DAMA‑DMBOK, DCAM, or equivalent frameworks).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, or related field.

• Hands‑on experience with data governance and metadata tools (Informatica, Collibra, Alation, IBM Info Sphere, or similar).
• Experience with data risk management or data control testing.
• Knowledge of financial regulatory frameworks (Basel, MiFID II, Solvency II, BCBS 239).
• Certifications such as Informatica, CDMP, DCAM, or Collibra Ranger.
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