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Allied World · 4 months ago

VP, Data Management & Governance

Iselin200 South Wood Avenue

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Allied World is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, seeking a VP of Data Management & Governance. This role is responsible for establishing a data governance framework and driving data management practices aligned with the company's strategic objectives, while collaborating with business and technology leaders.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and Implement Data Governance Framework:

Design, document, and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements

Develop and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework and strategy

Define data classification schemes, data ownership models, and data lifecycle management practices. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices

Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms. Collaborate with data owners and stewards to identify data quality issues and root causes. Implement data quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions as needed

Develop and enforce data security and privacy policies, controls, and procedures. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and industry standards. Monitor access controls, data encryption, and other security measures to mitigate risks

Implement metadata management processes to capture and maintain data lineage, definitions, and dependencies. Establish data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloging tools to facilitate metadata discovery and documentation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data governance roles and responsibilities and promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability

Provide training and guidance to employees on data governance principles, policies, and procedures. Raise awareness of data management best practices and their importance to business operations

Establish mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits. Monitor compliance with data governance policies and assess effectiveness of controls. Prepare and present data governance reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior leadership

Oversee the implementation of data governance tools and technologies to support data lineage, metadata management, and data quality monitoring

Lead monthly “Data Ownership & Governance Forum” with each senior stakeholder and provide transparency on all data and analytics initiatives

Influence and motivate the business, data, and product leads to create a culture of effective data management

Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and Platform Engineering teams on all innovation and key technology initiatives to make sure data governance and management aspects effectively managed

Qualification

Data governanceData managementData quality managementData securityPrivacyData strategy developmentData management toolsCoaching junior resourcesAgile practicesCommunicationInterpersonal skillsCollaboration

Required

Extensive experience in data governance, data management, or related roles

A minimum of 4 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field, with at least 1 year in coaching junior resources and delivering data projects/programs

Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy and security

Proficiency in data management tools and technologies, such as data cataloging tools, data quality tools, and data governance platforms

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science, Data & Analytics or related field

Preferred

Certification in data governance or related areas (e.g., DM-BOK, CDMP) is a plus

Strong understanding of the insurance industry is plus. Ability to develop data strategies that align with business goals

Benefits

Health, Dental and Disability Insurance

A company match 401k plan

Group Term Life Insurance

Company

Allied World

About Allied World Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions.

Founded in 2001

Hamilton, Hamilton, BMU

1001-5000 employees