Job Description:

The Role

The Head of Data Governance and Quality is responsible for overseeing the management and quality of an organization's data. This role involves:

• Developing and implementing data governance frameworks: Establishing policies and procedures to ensure data is managed effectively and ethically.

• Ensuring data quality: Making sure data is accurate, complete, and consistent.

• Compliance: Ensuring data practices comply with relevant laws and regulations

• Collaboration: Working with IT, management, and other stakeholders to align data initiatives with business goals.

• Leadership: Leading data governance meetings and communicating data standards to the team.

In essence, they ensure that data is handled responsibly, securely, and in a way that supports the organization's objectives.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor's degree required in fields such as: Computer Science, Information Technology Business Administration with a focus on data management.

• This educational background provides a strong understanding of data principles, compliance, and the strategic importance of data quality and security.

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP): Offered by DAMA International, this certification covers various data management topics, including data governance, data architecture, data modeling, and data quality

  • Certified Data Governance Professional (CDGP): Provided by the ICCP, this certification focuses on the duties of data governance and stewardship professionals

  • Cloud Certified Application Associate – Master Data Governance: This certification is ideal for those working with Cloud systems and focuses on master data governance

  • Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP): Offered by eLearningCurve, this certification encompasses a broad range of topics including data governance, data quality, data warehousing, business intelligence, and analytics

  • Dataversity Data Governance Online Training

• Data Management Expertise: In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and data lifecycle management.

• Technical Proficiency: Understanding of databases, data modeling, data warehousing, and analytics. Familiarity with data governance tools and platforms is also crucial.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Awareness of data privacy laws and regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and draw actionable insights, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

• Leadership and Communication: Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate teams. Effective communication skills to articulate data governance policies and procedures to stakeholders at all levels.

The Team

Fidelity Institutional®(FI) offers access to Fidelity’s proprietary investment management solutions​, institutional trading and financing solutions, a platform for asset managers to distribute their investment management solutions to Fidelity customers, and investment-led market research and insights.

The base salary range for this position is $124,000-$262,000 per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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