Director, Data Governance

Overview: Founded in 1988, Trimont (www.trimont.com) is a specialized global commercial real estate loan services provider and partner for lenders and investors seeking the infrastructure and capabilities needed to help them scale their business and make informed, effective decisions related to the deployment, management and administration of commercial real estate secured credit. As the largest master servicer of commercial real estate loans in the United States, Trimont manages securitizations with meticulous oversight and coordination-protecting cash flows, mitigating risk, and ensuring portfolio performance. We do this with a team of 1100+ extraordinary team members who serve a global client base from offices in Atlanta (headquarters), Bengaluru, Charlotte, Dallas, Hyderabad, Kansas City, London, New York and Sydney. We empower our people with advanced technology, industry-leading knowledge, and a culture centered on our core values. This approach enables our teams to deliver exceptional client service, build lasting relationships and take pride in the high-quality work they perform. Trimont is an innovative firm where visionary professionals come to learn, grow, and thrive with colleagues driven by curiosity and collaboration. Learn: We believe ongoing learning is critical and are focused on providing a work environment where all team members can take ownership of their careers. Grow: We work alongside the largest institutional lenders in the world, overseeing the most significant projects in the industry. This unique opportunity allows us to broaden our skillset and develop our abilities by tackling some of the industry's most challenging and exciting endeavors. Thrive: Our firm is a place where ethics and excellence meet to create an experience that matches our capabilities. There are no limits to what we as team members and as an organization, can achieve together. Where people, purpose, and progress come together every day. Job Summary: The Director, Data Governance will spearhead the development, implementation, and management of enterprise-level data governance strategies. This critical role will oversee multiple facets of the Data Governance Program. Responsibilities: Data Governance Strategy: Craft and implement a holistic data governance strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and industry best practices. Data Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce data quality standards, policies, and procedures to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and reliability. Data Compliance: Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations, and implement robust data protection mechanisms. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business units, IT teams, and data owners to define data governance roles, responsibilities, and foster a culture of data ownership. Metadata Management: Oversee metadata repositories, ensuring effective data lineage, data dictionaries, and data catalogs. Data Governance Framework: Design and maintain a data governance framework that includes data classification, access controls, and life cycle management. Data Stewardship: Identify and train data stewards to monitor and ensure data quality and compliance across the organization. Data Governance Tools: Assess, select, and deploy data governance tools and platforms to optimize data management processes. Data Governance Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on data governance performance and compliance to senior leadership. Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data governance, proactively recommending enhancements to the program. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business operations, data management, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in data governance, with a proven track record of establishing and managing new data governance programs. Expertise in defining data governance roles and responsibilities within an enterprise, leading Data Governance Committees, and championing the data program to internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing data lineage, data mapping, creating data dictionaries and glossaries, and developing metrics. Proficiency in System Query Language (SQL) is essential. Experience with data tools such as Collibra, Alation, Snowflake, Informatica Data Quality, and/or Azure Data factory, SQL, Store Procs is a plus. Trimont is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please contact us. We are proud to maintain a drug-free policy, ensuring that our community is a secure and productive space for all our team members. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.