Director of Data Governance

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States Chime Full time

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Data Management and Governance to establish and own the function within our organization. This is a founding role that will be pivotal in shaping and implementing robust data management and governance frameworks, and ensuring the integrity, security, and accessibility of our data. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading both the technical and cross-functional leadership aspects of data management and governance.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $198,990 and up to $281,900. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

In this role, you can expect to

  • Define the vision, goals, roadmap and overall strategy for the function.
  • Build, lead and mentor a cross-functional team of professionals.
  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure alignment and effective implementation of data management and governance practices.
  • Design, implement, and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure data quality, integrity, security, and compliance.
  • Establish and be responsible for data stewardship programs, ensuring clear accountability and ownership of data assets across the organization.
  • Develop and lead a cross-functional data governance council or committee to drive initiatives and decision-making.
  • Implement and supervise processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data.
  • Develop and manage data quality metrics and reporting mechanisms.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry standards.
  • Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure data governance practices meet their needs.
  • Communicate effectively with executive leadership, providing regular updates on data management and governance initiatives and their impact on the business.
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in data management and governance. Find opportunities for leveraging new technologies and methodologies to enhance data governance capabilities.

To thrive in this role, you have

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Math, Statistics or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in data management and governance roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
  • Solid understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and data security principles.
  • Proficiency in data management tools and technologies (e.g., data cataloging, metadata management, data lineage).
  • Experience with regulatory compliance related to data privacy and protection.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to actively engage and influence partners at all levels.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop impactful teams.
  • Certifications in data management and governance programs.
  • Experience in a mid-sized company or in establishing a new data management and governance function from the ground up.

A little about us

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We’re passionate about developing solutions and services to empower people to succeed. Every day, we start with empathy for our members and stay motivated by our desire to support them in ways that make a meaningful difference.

We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*-- founded on the premise that basic banking services should be helpful, transparent, and fair. Chime helps unlock the access and ability our members need to overcome the systemic barriers that block them from moving forward. By providing members with access to liquidity, rewards, and credit building, our easy-to-use tools and intuitive platforms give members the ability to have more control over their money and to take action toward achieving their financial ambitions.

So far, we’re well-loved by our members and proud to have helped millions of people unlock financial progress, whether they started a savings account, bought their first car or home, opened a business, or went to college. Every day, we’re inspired by our members’ dreams and successes, big and small.

We’re uniting everyday people to unlock their financial progress—will you join us?

*Chime partners with The Bancorp Bank and Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC, that power the bank accounts used by Chime Members.

What we offer

  • 💰 Competitive salary based on experience
  • ✨ 401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
  • 🏝 Generous vacation policy and company-wide Take Care of Yourself Days
  • 🫂 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
  • 🧠 Mental health support with therapy and coaching through Modern Health
  • 👶 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and an additional 6-8 weeks for birthing parents
  • 👪 Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with up to $10k in reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
  • 💻 Hybrid work perks, like UrbanSitter and Kinside for backup child, elder and/or pet care, as well as a subsidized commuter benefit
  • 🏢 A thoughtful hybrid work policy that combines in-office days and trips to team and company-wide events depending on location to ensure you stay connected to your work and teammates, whether you’re local to one of our offices or remote
  • 🎉 In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too
  • 💚 A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress

We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.

We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

To learn more about how Chime collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please see the Chime Applicant Privacy Notice.

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