Senior Data Governance Consultant (Financial Services)

Position: Senior Data Governance Consultant (Financial Services)

Location: Plano, TX (REMOTE)About Paradigm – Intelligence Amplified

Paradigm is a strategic consulting firm that turns vision into tangible results. For over 30 years, we've helped Fortune 500 and high-growth organizations accelerate business outcomes across data, cloud, and AI. From strategy through execution, we empower clients to make smarter decisions, move faster, and maximize return on their technology investments. What sets us apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it. Driven by a clear mission and values rooted in integrity, excellence, and collaboration, we deliver work that creates lasting impact. At Paradigm, your ideas are heard, your growth is prioritized, your contributions make a difference.

Summary:

• We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Consultant to lead and enhance data governance capabilities across a financial services organization
• The Senior Data Governance Consultant will collaborate closely with business, risk, compliance, technology, and data management teams to define data standards, strengthen data controls, and drive a culture of data accountability and stewardship
• The ideal candidate will have deep experience in developing and implementing data governance frameworks, data policies, and control mechanisms that ensure compliance, consistency, and trust in enterprise data assets
• This position is Remote, with occasional travel to Plano, TX

Responsibilities:

Data Governance Frameworks:

• Design, implement, and enhance data governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR, CCPA, DORA) and internal control standards

Policy & Standards Development:

• Develop, maintain, and operationalize data policies, standards, and procedures that govern data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data ownership

Control Design & Implementation:

• Define and embed data control frameworks across data lifecycle processes to ensure data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness

Risk & Compliance Alignment:

• Work with risk and compliance teams to identify data-related risks and ensure appropriate mitigation and monitoring controls are in place

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with data owners, stewards, and business leaders to promote governance practices and drive adoption of governance tools and processes

Data Quality Management:

• Define and monitor data quality metrics and KPIs, establishing escalation and remediation procedures for data quality issues

Metadata & Lineage:

• Support metadata and data lineage initiatives to increase transparency and enable traceability across systems and processes

Reporting & Governance Committees:

• Prepare materials and reporting for data governance forums, risk committees, and senior management updates

Change Management & Training:

• Develop communication and training materials to embed governance culture and ensure consistent understanding across the organization

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data risk roles within financial services (banking, insurance, or asset management preferred)
• Strong knowledge of data policy development, data standards, and control frameworks
• Proven experience aligning data governance initiatives with regulatory and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with data governance and metadata tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, IBM InfoSphere, or similar)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts into business language
• Deep understanding of data management principles (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, or equivalent frameworks)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data risk management or data control testing
• Knowledge of financial regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel, MiFID II, Solvency II, BCBS 239)
• Certifications, such as CDMP, DCAM, or Collibra Ranger
• Background in consulting or large-scale data transformation programs

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Strong governance and control mindset
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management
• Ability to drive organizational change and embed governance culture
• Attention to detail with a pragmatic approach

Why Join Paradigm

At Paradigm, integrity drives innovation. You'll collaborate with curious, dedicated teammates, solving complex problems and unlocking immense data value for leading organizations. If you seek a place where your voice is heard, growth is supported, and your work creates lasting business value, you belong at Paradigm.

Learn more at https://pt-corp.com/

Policy Disclosure:

Paradigm maintains a strict drug-free workplace policy. All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a standard 5-panel drug screen. Please note that a positive test result for any prohibited substance, including marijuana, will result in disqualification from employment, regardless of state laws permitting its use. This policy applies consistently across all positions and locations.