Data Governance Specialist
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Boyd Watterson offers a highly competitive total compensation package. Our benefits include: 


· Medical, Dental & Vision Plans 

· Company paid Life Insurance 

· Health Savings Accounts 

· Flexible Spending Accounts 

· 401(k) plus match 

· Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays


Boyd Watterson is a dynamic company built around integrity and collaboration. We value the insights and perspectives of a broad, diverse group of individuals and believe that our collective success is dependent on an inclusive environment.


Company Overview 

Boyd Watterson Asset Management, LLC is an independent investment advisor specializing in real estate, fixed income, and equity products. We provide investment solutions to a broad range of institutional clients and to high-net-worth clients, mainly through intermediaries.


Our investment strategies focus on stable income with a moderate risk profile. The real estate products are mainly delivered through private funds that primarily own and operate commercial buildings under lease to agencies of the US government, and state and local governments. Our fixed income and equity products are delivered through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and intermediaries. 


The Opportunity 

We are seeking a Data Governance Specialist to be responsible for developing and implementing an effective data governance framework. This role would create, implement, and maintain master data management solutions that enable users to optimize system capabilities, using end-to-end data processes to ensure that data flows efficiently and consistently to users. This role will effectuate data governance and will work to ensure data integrity by coordinating data management efforts across the organization. 

Requirements

   

· Develop and maintain effective data management and governance practices and ensure adherence. 

· Analyze and suggest improvements to data governance process and systems.

· Monitor and assess compliance within data governance polices.

· Own/maintain the data catalog and ensure metadata, data definitions and lineage are captured and maintained. 

· Collaborate with business units, including IT, to understand their data needs and provide guidance and training on data         governance processes. 

· Develop and document data governance metrics.

· Ensure data integrity and accuracy across systems. 

· Develop plan and processes for managing data access. 

· Develop document retention and uniform record keeping standards. 


Education, Skills, Personal Characteristics and Work Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field

· 4-8 years of data governance experience, preferably within the financial sector.

· Solid technical background in data governance design and implementation.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

· Excellent interpersonal skills. 

· Experience in project management preferred.

· Experience in data analytics tools and programming languages preferred.