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The Planet Group

Data Governance & Quality Lead

The Planet Group, New York, New York, us, 10261

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This range is provided by The Planet Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr Data Governance & Quality Lead – NYC (Onsite) Location:

NYC – 5 days onsite Comp:

$200K–$225K +discretionary bonus + excellent benefits Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire Work Authorization:

Client cannot sponsor or transfer H1B.

US Citizens or Green Card holders only. Are you ready to

build a world-class data governance program from the ground up ? We’re seeking a

Data Governance & Quality Lead

to design and drive enterprise-wide governance and quality strategies — laying the foundation for advanced analytics, AI, and large language model (LLM) initiatives. This is a

high-impact, leadership role

working closely with investment bankers, Technology, Legal, and Compliance teams to make data

trusted, well-governed, and AI-ready . Key Responsibilities

Define and execute a

firmwide data governance and data quality strategy

aligned with business and AI goals Establish and lead a

data governance committee

to ensure alignment, ownership, and oversight Champion a

data-driven culture , promoting ownership, accountability, and high-quality data practices Design and implement

governance frameworks, policies, and data quality scorecards Partner with IT and business teams to define

critical data elements, data lineage, and metadata management Oversee the selection and implementation of

data governance and quality tools and platforms Build and lead a team of

data stewards, governance analysts, and quality specialists Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, Finance, or related field 10+ years of experience in

data management, governance, or data quality leadership

within financial institutions Proven experience designing and implementing

data governance frameworks

in investment banking or capital markets Expertise in

data quality measurement frameworks, remediation, and metadata management Knowledge of

data governance tools, regulatory requirements, and golden source frameworks Strong

leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills Track record of enabling

data-driven AI and analytics initiatives Nice to Have

Professional certifications such as

DAMA CDMP, DCAM, or equivalent Why This Role Stands Out

High visibility and direct impact on enterprise data strategy Opportunity to shape the foundation for AI and LLM initiatives Build and lead a governance team from the ground up Seniority level

Director Employment type

Full-time Job function

Information Technology Industries

Capital Markets and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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