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# Data Governance Senior Associate

- **Company:** The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Governance, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Metadata Repositories, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Usage Tracking, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Collibra, Data Management
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-governance-senior-associate-boston-ma--c39eceb6-f6e2-4879-8463-6e6c52d3fa4f

## About the Role

* 6+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, data stewardship, metadata management, or data management within an enterprise environment.
 * Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
 * Experience supporting data governance and stewardship activities within a business or functional domain.

Talent Needed for Success

 * Strong understanding of data governance concepts, including:
 * Data Elements (DEs) and Critical Data Elements (CDEs)
 * Metadata and data lineage
 * Data quality rules, metrics, and exception management
 * Ability to analyze datasets to identify data issues, inconsistencies, and risks.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in ambiguity.
 * Experience working in regulated or risk-sensitive environments.
 * Background in data stewardship with progression into governance-focused responsibilities.
 * CDMP certification (preferred but not required).

## Description

The Technology Data Office (TDO) is responsible for improving the quality, consistency, and trustworthiness of technology data across DTCC by providing data governance oversight in a systematic and federated manner.

As a Senior Associate within the Technology Data Office, you will play a critical role in operationalizing DTCC's Data Governance Policy, Standards, and Procedures across assigned business and functional domains. This role focuses on executing and supporting day-to-day data governance and data stewardship activities that strengthen governance, accountability, compliance, and data quality-ensuring enterprise standards are applied consistently.

This position operates in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and works closely with agile, cross-functional delivery teams, data stewards, data owners, project managers, and technology partners to reduce data risk and improve Data Office adoption across the enterprise.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

 * Develop, implement, and maintain data governance standards, guidelines, procedures, job aids, and best practices.
 * Actively review and update governance documentation to reflect emerging industry standards and evolving enterprise needs.
 * Partner with stakeholders and end users to enforce governance standards or remediate non-standard data usage.
 * Develop and maintain metadata repositories and enterprise data catalogs.
 * Provide guidance to projects and delivery teams on data governance principles and requirements.
 * Assist in the identification, documentation, onboarding, tracking, and management of Data Quality Exceptions.
 * Coordinate remediation efforts with data owners and data stewards, including evidence collection and validation.
 * Monitor, analyze, and report on data quality metrics, KPIs, and trends.
 * Design and maintain Power BI governance dashboards.
 * Implement automated data quality metrics and KPIs to support transparent reporting and measurement of governance program progress.
 * Collaborate with and support data stewards across the enterprise on governance and data quality best practices.
 * Conduct education sessions and working sessions with Data Stewards to align on governance standards, reporting, and expectations.
 * Drive awareness and adoption of Technology Data Office standards and practices.
 * Assist in risk and issue management related to data governance and data quality.
 * Align risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities, escalating issues as appropriate.
 * Work closely with project managers and Scrum Masters to create and update project plans where governance activities are required.
 * Partner within agile, cross-functional delivery teams to ensure data governance requirements are clearly understood and incorporated into solutions.
 * DAMA-DMBOK framework (conceptual understanding required; implementation experience a plus)
 * Collibra (data catalog, governance workflows)
 * Monte Carlo (data quality / observability)
 * Power BI (governance dashboards and reporting)
 * Experience working in Agile, cross-functional delivery environments