At Popular, we offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to serve our communities in Puerto Rico, United States & Virgin Islands. As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; this is why we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.

Are you ready for a rewarding career?

Over 8,000 people in Puerto Rico, United States and Virgin Islands work at Popular.

Come and join our community!

The Opportunity

Data Governance Manager leads the data governance program within the Enterprise Data & Analytics function. This role oversees the implementation and management of data governance policies, standards, and cataloging procedures, ensuring the quality, consistency, and security of data across the organization. The Data Governance Specialist works closely with data stakeholders to understand data requirements, resolve data quality issues, and promote data governance principles.

Your key responsibilities:

You will be part of diverse teams of professionals across different geographies to deliver a wide range of data and analytics services. You will be solving complex issues and driving growth across the Enterprise Data & Analytics function.

Specifically:

• Oversee the implementation and management of data governance policies and procedures.
• Manage data assets to ensure data quality, consistency, and data security.
• Develop and maintain glossary, data dictionaries, data catalogs, data lineage and other data management & governance tools.
• Partner with data stewards, IT teams and business data owners to identify and remediate data quality issues.
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics and compliance with data governance policies.
• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of data governance specialists and analysts.
• Promote advanced tools and technologies to elevate the data governance function
• Promote data governance principles and practices across the organization.
• Develop and maintain inventory of the enterprise data.
• Design and develop data governance roadmap and provide reports regarding the progress.
• Lead on aligning respective data sharing between enterprise and its clients, vendors, and partners.
• Mitigate risks by monitoring enterprise performance regarding data-related goals and standards that add more value.
• Define and manage roles such as Data Users, Data Owners, and Data Stewards.
• Focus on eliminating or minimizing the risk of regulatory fines.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 15 years of experience in a data governance role, including at least 7 years in a leadership or management role with strong understanding of data governance principles and practices.
• 7 years of experience in leading one or more data governance and data quality product(s) initiative
• 7 years of experience in implementing data quality monitoring and remediation processes.
• 7 years of experience in data catalog, data lineage, data quality tools and data governance platforms such as Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Informatica Data Governance, IBM IGC, etc., and metadata integration tools such as Manta or Metadex.
• High proficiency in relational databases and data structures, including structured and unstructured data formats.
• Strong experience in a metadata field of work (ontology, taxonomy, semantics, or computational linguistics).
• Experience in technology assessment and proven ability to make recommendations to senior members of the team.
• Experience in implementing data privacy laws and regulations including knowledge on FCRA, CRA, GLBA, Data Privacy rules in addition to CCPA and GDPR.
• High proficiency in data analysis and profiling using SQL and Python.
• Experience with data warehousing and BI & analytics.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake.
• Experience with working with data integration tools such as Informatica, Talend, CloverDX, DBT.
• Proficiency in reporting tools such as Tableau and PowerBI.
• Strong Financial and Insurance industry knowledge.
• Experience collaborating with IT, Data Analytics, Security, Compliance and Business teams, contributing to cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Proficiency in Agile-based development methodologies, including Kanban for collaborating, developing, and delivering data products.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in influencing and directing a team.
• Strong analytical and time management skills.

What we look for:

We are seeking enthusiastic and proactive leaders who have a clear vision and an unwavering commitment to remain at the forefront of data technology and science. Our ideal candidates are those who aim to foster a team spirit and collaboration and have a knack for adept management. It is essential that you showcase comprehensive technical proficiency and possess a rich understanding of the industry.

If you have a genuine drive for helping Popular achieve the full potential of their data while working towards your own development, this role is for you!

Important: The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the application process, please contact us at asesorialaboral@popular.com. This email inbox is monitored for such types of requests only. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide reasonable accommodations. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

As a leading financial institution in the communities we serve, we reaffirm our commitment to always offer essential financial services and solutions for our customers, including during emergency situations and/or natural disasters. Popular’s employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services even under such circumstances. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Popular may require your services during and immediately after any such events.

If you are a California resident, please click here to learn more about your privacy rights.

.

Popular is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Learn more about us at www.popular.com and keep updated with our latest job postings at https://jobs.popular.com/usa/.

Connect with us!

LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Blog

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Job Segment: Data Management, Compliance, Data Analyst, Law, Manager, Data, Legal, Management