Risk-Dallas-Associate-Data Governance

Job DescriptionOUR Impact: Risk Data is a high-profile team within Risk that is responsible for managing the data risk for the Risk Division. The core mandate is to partner with users and the technology organization to expand and improve the strategic data architecture that supports Risk workflows and to ensure the division adheres to and implements the firmwide data governance strategy and the principles of BCBS 239 and other relevant data regulation. YOUR Impact: Risk Data is uniquely positioned within Risk to work on projects that span groups within Risk and across the firm. Risk Data helps to ensure that business data needs are met with technology solutions. Risk Data is responsible for implementing the Firm's data governance policies, and owns the policies and implementation of risk specific policies on BCB 239 and other relevant data regulation We work with divisional stakeholders, to provide transparency into where data enters the firm, how it is transformed/reported/classified, and what data quality controls exist for critical datasets. Our internal clients use this information to gain insights - aiming to eliminate duplication, improve data quality, respond faster to new business opportunities, and to meet regulatory requirements. FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL As a member of the team, you will gain satisfaction though adding value and contributing to the team's initiatives. You will: Drive adoption of the firmwide data governance framework in the division. Manage initiatives to improve the quality of data governance. Interface and coordinate with project team(s) to define objectives, develop approach, create detailed schedules, provide status updates and prepare deliverables for projects. Document Data Lineage from source to reporting and ensure effective controls are in place from data entry to report production. Work with data consumers and producers to negotiate ownership of data Develop communication and reference materials that enable data consumers and producers to implement the data governance policy and standard Define and create appropriate data validation controls Provide data quality analytics that enable data consumers and producers to drive remediation efforts Partner with users and provide feedback on the strategic tooling to engineering teams for business use cases Build consensus across senior stakeholders Communicate progress to senior stakeholders and within the team You will have the potential to: Grow your understanding of risk, data, and the underlying businesses Develop business, data analysis and relationship management skills Contribute to progressing the data governance strategy at Goldman Sachs Why join the team? Autonomy: You'll have significant autonomy in designing and writing solutions to help our stakeholders deliver for the firm's clients. Interpersonal Communication: You'll engage with data producers and consumers across all areas of the business to understand their requirements and to propose solutions tailored to their needs. Creativity: You'll be encouraged to suggest improvements to products and to propose ways, in which we can add value for our stakeholders. Training: Your manager will support your professional development, allowing you time for training at work, helping you learn and grow within the organization, and providing opportunities for increasing responsibility. BASIC QUALIFICATION Bachelor's degree 3-5 years' relevant experience Highly organized Project management skills Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills. Extremely proactive and works well in a collaborative environment Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking Ability to effectively communicate and present results highlighting the broader strategic impact Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills and ability to work effectively with others Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and organizational skills - ability to manage a constantly evolving inflow of projects and priorities Team player - ability to maintain mutual support within a high profile team Relationship management: effectively partner with divisions across the firm with a focus on end-client value Control-oriented PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience of data governance or data management Prior experience in financial services industry in Regulatory Reporting Ideally has a good understanding of data usage in one or more business areas ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. 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