Job Description:

Data Governance Lead

Location:  New York or New Jersey

Role:  Hybrid

Take the next step in your career with us.

 

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

 

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

 

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Position Summary:

Data Governance Lead mission is to establish data governance framework, drive data management practices across the organization that aligned with Allied World’s strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and great data management and governance expert with ability to bring together business leaders, technology leaders and partners to:

§  Identify critical data assets and their usage

§  Create and activate data governance framework

§  Establish policies and procedures to validate and protect our critical data assets

§  Ensure delivered data products follows data management standards

Data Governance Lead will play critical part in Allied World’s Data & Analytics Team lead by Chief Data Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Data Solutions – “What and Why”

§  Develop and Implement Data Governance Framework:

o   Design, document, and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements

o   Develop and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework and strategy.

§  Policy and Process Development:

o   Define data classification schemes, data ownership models, and data lifecycle management practices. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.

§  Data Quality Management:

o   Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms. Collaborate with data owners and stewards to identify data quality issues and root causes. Implement data quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions as needed.

§  Data Security and Privacy:

o   Develop and enforce data security and privacy policies, controls, and procedures. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and industry standards. Monitor access controls, data encryption, and other security measures to mitigate risks.

§  Metadata Management and Documentation:

o   Implement metadata management processes to capture and maintain data lineage, definitions, and dependencies. Establish data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloging tools to facilitate metadata discovery and documentation.

§  Collaboration and Education:

o   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data governance roles and responsibilities and promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability.

o   Provide training and guidance to employees on data governance principles, policies, and procedures. Raise awareness of data management best practices and their importance to business operations.

§  Governance Oversight and Reporting:

o   Establish mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits. Monitor compliance with data governance policies and assess effectiveness of controls. Prepare and present data governance reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior leadership.

§  Tool Implementation:

o   Oversee the implementation of data governance tools and technologies to support data lineage, metadata management, and data quality monitoring.
 

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Well Informed Stakeholders & Users – “Who”

§  Lead monthly “Data Standards Committee” with each senior stakeholder and provide transparency on all data and analytics initiatives

§  Influence and motivate the business, data, and product leads to create a culture of effective data management

§  Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and Platform Engineering teams on all innovation and key technology initiatives to make sure data governance and management aspects effectively managed

Grow the Agile Practice at Allied Word – “How”

§  Accountability: Taking personal accountability to getting this done as per our commitments

§  Transparency: Clearly provide visibility and communicate regularly on how we are progressing on any kind of deliverables

§  Cost Effective: Always look for opportunities to be a cost-effective product organization by thoughtfully leveraging solutions, technology partners, on-site and off-shore expertise

§  Culture: Nurture an environment where team can thrive in creativity to incubate new innovative technology/solutions that have practical and positive impact to the business.

Professional Experience / Qualifications:

§  Extensive experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.

§  A minimum of 4 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field, with at least 1 year in coaching junior resources and delivering data projects/programs.

§  Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy and security.

§  Certification in data governance or related areas (e.g., DM-BOK, CDMP) is a plus.

§  Proficiency in data management tools and technologies, such as data cataloging tools, data quality tools, and data governance platforms.

§  Strong understanding of the insurance industry is plus. Ability to develop data strategies that align with business goals.

§  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 

Education & Certifications

§  Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science, Data & Analytics or related field.

 

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,400 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:

• Instant membership in the Allied World Family — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey.


• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program.


• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

 

Global Presence

We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.

 

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverage since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allows us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

 

Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.

 

To learn more, visit awac.com, or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/alliedworld and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/allied-world.

 

 

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