Marqeta · 1 month ago
Data and Model Governance Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $179K/yr
5+ years expMarqeta is seeking a highly skilled and curious Data and Model Governance Lead to join its Legal, Risk, and Compliance organization. The role involves partnering with various stakeholders to enhance the governance and management of third-party programs and regulatory obligations, while also improving end-to-end processes through data automation and analytics.
Credit CardsCryptocurrencyDebit CardsFinTechPayments
Responsibilities
Build and maintain data pipelines to automate intake, structuring, and quality control of information received from third-party programs, including due diligence and ongoing reporting responses, and risk indicators
Build and maintain a Model Risk Management program, including Policy development and operationalizing supporting processes
Partner with compliance stakeholders to design dashboards and analytics that surface risks across a range of regulatory areas, such as consumer disputes (Reg E/Z), disclosures, and program oversight
Design and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and other reporting assets to monitor key LRC metrics (e.g., compliance testing results, issue remediation progress, risk ratings, Enterprise Risk Key Risk Identicators, Adherence to Risk Appetite Thresholds)
Assist with development of Enterprise Risk Appetite and Key Risk Indicator Metrics, along with automation into systemized reporting
Build automation through Python scripting or similar methods to eliminate repetitive, manual processes across the LRC function
Identify data gaps and develop proxy metrics or interim solutions to enable decision-making while long-term infrastructure is developed
Partner with engineering and product teams to support integration of compliance data needs into Marqeta’s platform and tools (e.g., Salesforce, Looker, Looker Studio, etc.)
Serve as a strategic analytics partner to the Compliance leadership team in operational planning, resourcing, and performance tracking
Qualification
Required
5+ Years of experience in payments, financial services and/or Fintech
Advanced SQL skills, including 8+ years experience working with large data sets
Intermediate to advanced technical skills (e.g. Python, R, or other automation-focused languages)
Proficiency with dashboard and/or business intelligence tools (e.g., Looker, Looker Studio, Tableau, etc.)
Foundation of integrity and strong character to consistently represent Marqeta's values
Self-starter who is a consummate team player and has demonstrated the ability to thrive in the face of ambiguity
Ability to prioritize, manage, and deliver on multiple projects; highly motivated and able to work in an agile environment
Preferred
Experience with Git, Snowflake, Airflow, and Salesforce is a plus
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to work with stakeholders across different functions and levels, both internally and with partners
Startup/high-growth company experience with a proven track record of thriving in high-performing teams and fast-paced environments
Benefits
Multiple health insurance options
Flexible time off – take what you need
Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive
Company
Marqeta
Marqeta is a card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (57)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$530.11MKey Investors
MastercardCoatueICONIQ Growth
2021-06-09Post Ipo Equity
2021-06-09IPO
2021-04-23Series Unknown· $2.11M
Leadership Team
Mike Milotich
Chief Executive Officer
Heather Gantt-Evans
Chief Information Security Officer, SVP of Cybersecurity
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