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Pathward, N.A.

Director, Data Governance

Remote

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Lead the Data Governance team in defining and implementing strategies that enhance data quality and support organizational growth through collaborative programs.

We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere!

We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD,  Scottsdale, AZ,  Louisville, KY,  Troy, MI,  Franklin, TN,  Easton, PA.

At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all.  We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products.

We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success.  We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our *HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve. 

About the Role:

Responsibilities for defining, championing, and delivering methodologies, programs, processes, standards, organizational structure, metrics, and communications around Data Governance capabilities in support and growth of our business. Works collaboratively with senior business and technology leadership to drive multiple strategic data programs across the organization including definition and implementation of a Data Governance strategy and roadmap for the organization. 

What You Will Do:

  • Responsible for operationalizing, facilitating, planning, and promoting programs for Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Security, Data standards and patterns, Data Privacy, and Data Literacy.
  • Lead, develop, and direct Pathward’s Data Governance team.
  • Collaborate, educate, and mentor business and technical leaders across Pathward on modern Data Governance practices.
  • Align Data Governance with our business and technology strategy and roadmaps, communicate to business and technical partners across multiple levels within the organization.
  • Define and implement Data Governance principles, standards, and patterns using established Enterprise Architecture and Data Governance processes and frameworks.
  • Support enterprise efforts and programs to improve data quality and reconciliation activities.
  • Define and establish Data Governance strategy, standards, and guidelines.
  • Drive and measure effectiveness of Data related initiatives within the organization.
  • Collaborate across business and technology team members to ensure a holistic, enterprise scale value delivery for the organization.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience.  Masters preferred. 
  • Typically 8+ years with bachelor's or equivalent to include varied experience implementing all aspects of Data Governance and Management - Data / Big Data, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Privacy, Data Integration / ETL, Metadata Management, and Data Security; AI/ML Governance experience preferred.
  • 3+ years leading a Data Governance program.
  • 10+ years of complex enterprise experience leading distributed data architecture efforts with subject matter authorities from varying technology and business disciplines.
  • 5+ years of banking or financial services and products domain experience. We will consider experiences in similar or comparable domains as well.
  • Prior experience designing and/or optimizing processes to ensure operational excellence.
  • Prior experience defining data architecture principles and implementing data governance.
  • Experience successfully planning, influencing, and leading Data Governance initiatives across IT and business organizations.
  • Multiple successes driving Data Governance in an agile/scrum environment with expertise in planning/delivery tools. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the company; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualizations.
  • Ability to collaborate in a team setting and work towards a common goal.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders to consider alternate viewpoints.
  • Ability to mentor and coach business and technical resources on Data Governance guidelines and principles.
  • Strong architecture, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to handle ambiguous, and evolving requirements.
  • Ability to navigate and work effectively across the organization to influence, inspire and lead others around decisions that propel the organization towards set vision and goals.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.

Salary range: $125,000– $208,000

 

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this role. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors which can include but are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your location during the hiring process. Ranges may be modified in the future.
This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity.  Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.

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Don’t have everything listed under qualifications? If you’re excited about this role but your experiences don’t match exactly to everything in the posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other Pathward roles. Pathward is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers candidates for roles without regard to their race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or any other category protected by law.

Who we are: 

Our commitment to inclusion is woven into our DNA. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve. 

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, national origin, age (age 40 and over), disability, genetic information, marital status, hair texture or hairstyle, ancestry, service in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

Please click here to learn more about our benefits and review information about our Privacy Policy, Affirmative Action Plan and other notices. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For assistance completing an application, please contact a Pathward People & Culture Representative by emailing – [email protected]

Please click here to view Pathward's Applicant Privacy Notice.

Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 3 days after posting, and there is no predetermined date by which applications should be submitted.

Knowingly submitting false information will result in disqualification for consideration of future positions, termination of employment and forfeiture of other rights.

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Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance.
  • Disability benefits: Disability benefits are included in the comprehensive benefits package.
  • Paid Time Off: Paid time off is included in the comprehensive benefits package.
Pathward, N.A.

Pathward: A Financial Empowerment Company At Pathward®, N.A. leading the way to financial access is the heart of our business. Since our founding, we’ve worked to advance financial inclusion by seeking out diverse partners (e.g. program managers, fintech’s, processors and government agencies) to identify markets where people and businesses are underserved. Through these partnerships, our national bank charter, and a deep understanding of risk mitigation, we disrupt traditional banking norms by delivering financial products, services, and funding to the people and businesses who need them most. Pathward is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®! Our People & Culture team at Pathward is committed to an inclusive, safe, and healthy workplace with opportunities for professional growth. Our goal is to help our employees stay healthy, create long-term financial security, and to maintain a work/life balance. Please click on the job openings listed below for information about specific roles and how to apply. Candidate Scam Warning We encourage you to be cautious of hiring scams that impersonate Pathward. Learn more here.

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