Role in brief
Anchorage, a digital asset platform, is hiring a Data Governance and Management Lead. This role involves developing and implementing data controls, managing data quality, and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. It suits a senior professional with strong data governance experience and proficiency in data query and BI tools.
About the role
As the Data Governance and Management Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing Anchorage's data governance program. This includes identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices to enhance data quality and security, and developing standards and monitoring processes. A key part of your role will be to manage the data issue lifecycle, from tracking to supporting remediation efforts, ensuring the integrity of the company's data.
You will serve as the primary expert for the data governance platform, Atlan, and assist with data classification, focusing on sensitive and critical data elements. The role also involves managing external data requests, particularly regulatory inquiries, to ensure compliance with banking regulations. You will be expected to monitor and report on key data governance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
Success in this position means driving the data governance program forward by leading meetings and workshops to facilitate discussions and decision-making. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining high standards of data quality, integrity, and security across the organization, which is crucial for a company operating in the regulated digital asset space.
The salary for this senior remote role is between $135,000 and $225,000 annually.
Skills that matter here
- SQL: This role requires advanced proficiency in SQL for data querying and analysis.
- Python: Advanced proficiency in Python is needed for data querying and analysis tasks.
- Looker: Proficiency with Looker is required for business intelligence and data visualization.
- Power BI: Proficiency with Power BI is required for business intelligence and data visualization.
- Tableau: Proficiency with Tableau is required for business intelligence and data visualization.
Who this role suits
- You have 4-7 years of experience specifically in data governance, data management, or data quality.
- You are detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency in data processes.
- You are comfortable working independently on defined tasks while contributing to team goals.
- You possess strong problem-solving skills and thrive in structured, detail-oriented environments.
From the employer
- Oversee the data governance program, identify improvement areas, and implement best practices to enhance data quality, integrity, and security
- Develop and implement data quality standards and monitoring processes, including establishing data quality metrics and thresholds
- Assist in managing the data issue lifecycle, including tracking and supporting remediation efforts
- Manage the data governance platform (Atlan) and serve as the primary subject matter expert
- Assist in data classification efforts, including identifying and categorizing sensitive data and critical data elements
- Manage external data requests, including regulatory inquiries, ensuring compliance with banking regulations
- Monitor and report on key data governance metrics and KPIs, providing insights and recommendations to senior management
- Lead data governance meetings and workshops, facilitating discussions and decision-making to drive the data governance program forward
- Working knowledge of data governance, data management, and data quality frameworks
- Experience supporting the implementation of data controls within data pipelines and reporting systems
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or other data query and analysis tools
- Proficiency with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Looker, Power BI, or Tableau
- Experience with database design, including understanding complex data schemas and data extraction
- Familiarity with data lineage, metadata management, and data modeling concepts
- Ability to define and implement data quality rules and validation checks
- Understanding of data access principles, including role-based access and data classification
- Ability to document data processes and controls clearly and in a structured way
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degrees or certifications in data analytics or governance preferred
- 4–7 years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or data analytics
- Hands-on experience implementing or supporting data quality and governance practices
- Experience managing data classification, access controls, and external data requests
- Experience working with data pipelines, reporting systems, or analytical datasets
- Experience writing, editing, or reviewing technical documentation for regulatory or banking contexts
- Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and consistency in data governance processes and controls
- Ability to work independently on defined tasks and contribute to team objectives
- Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in structured, detail-oriented environments
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a fully remote position.
What level of seniority is expected for this position?
This is a senior-level role.
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary for this role ranges from $135,000 to $225,000 per year.