Lead Analyst, Data Governance

Empower

Lead Analyst operationalizing Empower’s enterprise data governance and knowledge management. Supporting data quality, regulatory compliance, metadata, lineage, and responsible AI for financial services.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,400 - $181,875 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise data governance and knowledge management frameworks, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, data quality metrics, and metadata management. Proficient in utilizing tools like Collibra and SQL to enhance data stewardship and governance reporting.

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Data GovernanceMetadata ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCollibraSQL

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceMetadata ManagementData CatalogingData Quality FrameworksSQLData LineageData StewardshipGovernance PoliciesData AnalysisKPI Development

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

CollibraSnowflakeObservability ToolsGovernance Dashboards

Industry Keywords

CCPAGLBAERISASECFINRAData Quality MetricsKnowledge ManagementUnstructured Data GovernanceRisk ManagementResponsible AI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute and operationalize enterprise data governance and knowledge management frameworks aligned with established policies, standards, and industry models, including DCAM and DAMA
Support data stewardship activities, including onboarding, training, and coordination of data owners and stewards across business domains
Maintain and enhance metadata, catalog, and lineage capabilities, including Collibra, business glossaries, and critical data element lifecycle management
Monitor and report on data quality metrics, service-level agreements, and observability processes
Coordinate data quality issue identification, escalation, and remediation tracking
Assist in implementing governance controls within data product lifecycles, including checkpoints for data quality, privacy, and lineage
Support regulatory compliance efforts related to CCPA, GLBA, ERISA, and SEC and FINRA requirements by maintaining documentation, evidence, and audit artifacts
Contribute to the governance of unstructured data and knowledge assets, including taxonomy, ontology, and knowledge classification frameworks
Partner with Risk, Legal, and Technology teams to support data usage controls, access governance, and responsible AI and GenAI initiatives
Prepare governance reporting, scorecards, and KPI dashboards to track adoption, data quality, and risk reduction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
7 to 10 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related disciplines
Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including CCPA, GLBA, ERISA, and SEC and FINRA records requirements
Experience with metadata management, data cataloging, and lineage tools, including Collibra or similar platforms
Familiarity with data quality frameworks, observability tools, and issue management processes
Understanding of knowledge management concepts, including taxonomy and unstructured data governance
Experience implementing governance policies, standards, and controls in operational environments
Ability to analyze data, produce governance metrics, and develop scorecards and dashboards
Proficiency with SQL and familiarity with data platforms such as Snowflake, including governance features such as tagging and access controls
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Experience supporting enterprise data governance programs in regulated industries, preferably financial services
Exposure to AI governance, model risk management, or responsible AI practices
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a home workspace with limited disruption; connectivity must be fiber, cable, or DSL

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Flexible work environment
Other necessary computer equipment will be provided