Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?
Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
- Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
- Pension / Retirement benefits
- Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
- DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
The Impact you will have in this role:
The Data Governance Associate supports the execution of enterprise data governance activities across assigned business domains. Working closely with Data Owners, Data Stewards, technology teams, and governance practitioners, this role assists with the documentation, maintenance, and monitoring of governance requirements to improve data quality, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
This position provides an opportunity to develop expertise in data governance, metadata management, data lineage, data quality, and risk management while supporting enterprise governance initiatives.
Your Primary Responsibilities:
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Assist with the implementation of enterprise Data Governance policies, standards, and procedures within assigned business areas.
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Support the collection, documentation, validation, and maintenance of business metadata, technical metadata, and data lineage information.
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Support onboarding of data domains, systems, reports, and critical data elements into governance processes and repositories.
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Maintain governance documentation, inventories, governance artifacts, and records to ensure information remains accurate and current.
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Support governance reporting activities through data gathering, dashboard updates, metric tracking, KPI reporting, and presentation preparation.
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Partner with business and technology teams to gather requirements and document business needs for governance initiatives and technology solutions, including support for translating requirements into user stories.
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Assist in identifying and documenting data quality issues, governance gaps, risks, and remediation activities.
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Support Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) activities, governance assessments, control documentation, and remediation tracking efforts for assigned business areas.
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Participate in meetings, workshops, and working sessions to support governance initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent experience
Talents Needed for Success:
- 4+ years of experience in data governance, data management, business analysis, risk management, or related disciplines.
- Working knowledge of data governance concepts including Data Stewardship, Critical Data Elements (CDEs), metadata management, data lineage, data quality management, and governance controls.
- Experience working with governance and metadata management tools such as Collibra, Ataccama, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with AI data lifecycle and dataset governance practices.
- Familiarity with dataset provenance and lineage, including traceability of data sources, transformations, authorized uses, and dependencies across AI development and production processes.
- Familiarity with AI-specific data quality concepts and AI risk and control frameworks.
- Ability to gather, document, and organize business and technical information accurately and efficiently.
- Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and supporting implementation of business and technology solutions.
- Familiarity with risk management concepts, governance assessments, RCSA processes, or control environments is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality governance documentation and data artifacts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both business and technology stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze information, identify issues, assess potential impacts, and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn new concepts, technologies, and governance practices in a rapidly evolving environment.
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.
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