Associate, Data Lake Governance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of data governance? As a Senior Associate, Data Lake Governance within the CAO Chief Data Office, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and monitoring governance frameworks for our Data Lake.

Job Summary

As a Senior Associate, Data Lake Governance, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and monitoring governance frameworks and processes for the CAO Data Lake. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with internal and regulatory requirements, and help build a new function from the ground up in a complex and evolving environment. This is an excellent opportunity to own the creation and implementation of a large-scale, complex governance program with significant cross-functional and leadership visibility.

Job responsibilities

• Design and document operating models and governance frameworks for data, datasets, and data assets within the CAO Data Lake, including governance tollgates.
• Engage with stakeholders from Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Management, Product, Technology, and Information Architecture to review, validate, and refine governance frameworks.
• Lead and facilitate meetings and working groups to drive consensus and adoption of governance frameworks and practices.
• Implement governance processes and monitor compliance, supporting remediation activities as needed.
• Align governance requirements across internal and external (regulatory) standards.
• Provide input on the selection and implementation of tools that support data lake governance activities.
• Distinguish between required and recommended governance practices, ensuring clarity and prioritization.
• Adapt to ambiguity and complexity, building new processes and solutions in a rapidly evolving space.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 5+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Strategy, within the financial sector.
• Experience in building and developing governance operating models/frameworks for data lakes or other large-scale data repositories.
• Understanding of data architecture principles.
• Experience with Agile and SDLC processes and associated tools/methodologies (Confluence, Jira, Kanban).
• Experience with AWS or other cloud-based platforms.
• Proven ability to develop strong partnerships and collaborations across cross-functional teams.
• Experience in defining and implementing multi-faceted projects or programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, complexity, and continuously changing priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft desktop productivity tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, SharePoint, Teams).

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience with industry standard data management tools (Atlan, Collibra, Informatica, etc.).
• Experience with business intelligence/reporting tools (QlikView, Tableau, PowerBI).

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.