Trissential

Data Governance Lead

Trissential

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: MinneapolisMinnesotaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $195,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Own and drive the refinement and execution of the approved enterprise data roadmap
  • Lead domain model expansion, platform alignment, and governance integration for credit and lending
  • Serve as the escalation point for design, sequencing, architectural, and strategic decisions
  • Ensure continuity and alignment across multiple client locations and workstreams
  • Translate enterprise strategy into actionable workstreams for a team of senior analysts
  • Review, approve, and guide analyst deliverables for quality, rigor, and architectural consistency
  • Mentor analysts in data modeling excellence and executive‑ready communication
  • Communicate complex data, modeling, and platform concepts to non‑technical audiences
  • Align business, analytics, engineering, and governance partners toward shared outcomes

Requirements

  • 12+ years in data strategy, analytics, or enterprise transformation
  • Proven leadership of large‑scale, enterprise‑level data and platform initiatives
  • Deep experience with data modeling, governance, and analytics enablement
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills, especially with senior executives
  • Experience working in regulated financial services environments, ideally within credit or lending
  • Knowledge of global credit and lending processes, regulations, and oversight frameworks (Bonus Points)
  • Hands‑on experience with cloud‑based data platforms or modern data ecosystems (Bonus Points)
  • Experience with metadata management, operating models, or data literacy initiatives (Bonus Points)
  • Consulting background with enterprise data strategy or governance engagements (Bonus Points)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Management, Computer Science, Analytics, or related field
  • Data governance, data architecture, or analytics certifications are beneficial but not required
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company‑sponsored benefits!
  • Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
  • Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
  • Career Development – Opportunities to grow into broader enterprise strategy or architecture leadership
  • Strong Team Culture – Work within a structured, collaborative environment that values clarity, alignment, and partnership
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
data strategydata modelingdata governanceanalytics enablementmetadata managementoperating modelsdata literacycloud-based data platformsenterprise transformationlarge-scale data initiatives
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationfacilitationmentoringstrategic decision-makingexecutive communicationalignmentteam collaborationproblem-solvingclient engagement
Certifications
data governance certificationdata architecture certificationanalytics certification