GM Financial · 12 hours ago
Data Governance Architect III
4001 Embarcadero, Arlington, TX, 76014, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expGM Financial is committed to AI-powered transformation and digital innovation. The Data Governance Architect III is responsible for designing and operationalizing enterprise data governance to ensure regulatory compliance and trusted data management at scale.
Finance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and maintain enterprise data governance architecture
Translate regulatory and business policies into enforceable standards
Lead definition and maintenance of data standards (naming, modeling, metadata, classification, quality, lineage, access controls)
Govern canonical definitions, taxonomies, and semantic standards
Architect and govern enterprise metadata management, including business, technical, operational, and privacy metadata
Ensure traceability from logical model → canonical model → physical data → consumption
Architect governance controls that support: Data mapping and Records of Processing (RoPA)Privacy classification, purpose limitation, and retention DSAR discovery, impact analysis, and execution
Lead governance architecture and integration for platforms such as: Informatica CDGC / CDQ, BigID, ServiceNow
Integrate governance tooling with: Cloud data platforms, ETL/ELT tools, BI and analytics tools (Power BI)
Provide guidance on master data, reference data, and interoperability across systems and platforms
Establish data-sharing contracts and domain service agreements to ensure consistent use of data across the enterprise
Influence architecture decisions to ensure data governance requirements are embedded into product and platform designs
Align governance with cybersecurity controls
Ensure governance controls align with compliance requirements (SOX, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI, etc.)
Support integration and traceability between data architecture and enterprise architecture (capability maps, application/technology portfolios)
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
4-6 years experience data modeling, data architecture, data governance or enterprise data management required
Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA‑DMBOK) and data management practices
Expertise in data modeling (conceptual/logical/physical), metadata, and taxonomy/ontology design
Familiarity with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and compliance standards; experience partnering with Privacy/Compliance
Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and architecture governance
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence without authority across business and technology
Practical experience implementing MDM, data catalogs, and lineage (e.g., Informatica CDGC, Collibra, Alation, Azure Purview)
Modeling tools (e.g., ER/Studio, Erwin)
Knowledge of security and risk frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and data protection techniques (tokenization/masking)
Background in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, public sector) with audit‑ready documentation practices
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred
Experience with regulatory data management and tools like BigID or OneTrust is a plus
Certifications: CDMP, TOGAF, CIMP or equivalent preferred
Benefits
401K matching
Bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid)
Tuition assistance
Training
GM employee auto discount
Community service pay
Nine company holidays
Company
GM Financial
GM Financial is the captive finance company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors Company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-09-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Katie DeGraaf
Senior Vice President, OnStar Insurance, Product & Telematics
Ross Reichardt
Chief of Staff; General Motors Insurance
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