Data Steward - Data Governance

K&K Global Talent Solutions Inc. is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the Canada and the USA region since 1993.

This position is with one of our clients in USA, who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.

The three non-negotiables to screen hard on are: (1) Third-Party Data Governance, (2) ADS/SOR/SOO experience, and (3) Enterprise Policy Translation (AEMP-type). These are role-specific requirements that a generic data steward profile will not cover. If a candidate cannot provide concrete examples on all three, they are likely not the right fit.

JD:

This division for whom the client is hiring is delivering premium travel, concierge, and lifestyle experiences to Card Members globally. As they continues to expand its digital ecosystem, partnerships, and personalization capabilities, strong data governance is essential to ensure data is trusted, secure, and compliant across a complex landscape of internal and third-party platforms.

We are seeking a Data Steward – Data Governance to support the implementation and execution of data governance, data risk management, and data lifecycle practices.

This role will partner closely with business teams, technology, third-party partners, and the Enterprise Data Office to ensure alignment with enterprise policies and standards, including data lifecycle management, third-party data governance, and data retention requirements.

This role will be instrumental in strengthening data governance practices, improving data quality and lineage, and mitigating data risks across customer, travel, partner, and servicing data domains.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with business teams, technology teams, and Enterprise Data Office stakeholders to understand data flows, data sourcing, and usage across the ecosystem.
• Drive the implementation of enterprise data governance policies and standards (e.g., AEMP70), including data lifecycle management, data classification, and data control requirements across TLS use cases.
• Lead identification, assessment, and mitigation of data risks across data domains, including customer, travel booking, partner, and servicing data.
• Oversee data governance for third-party data exchanges (e.g., travel partners, suppliers, platforms), ensuring appropriate controls, lineage, and accountability are in place in alignment with enterprise policy.
• Support the establishment and governance of Authoritative Data Sources (ADS), System of Record (SOR), and System of Origin (SOO) classifications for the divisions data assets.
• Partner with Data Stewards, Data Custodians, and Business Unit Data Office (BU DO) roles to ensure clear ownership, accountability, and stewardship of Critical Data Elements (CDEs).
• Drive data lineage documentation across the divisions data supply chain—from data capture (customer/partner) through processing and consumption (analytics, servicing, reporting).
• Lead data quality and control initiatives, including defining, implementing, and monitoring controls aligned to the enterprise Data Control Inventory and risk-based layering approach.
• Support data retention and deletion practices in alignment with enterprise record management policies (AEMP08), ensuring TLS data is retained and disposed of in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to embed data governance requirements into platforms, APIs, and digital products (e.g., travel booking platforms, partner integrations).
• Drive governance for personalization and analytics use cases, ensuring data is fit-for-purpose, compliant, and sourced from trusted systems.
• Support data incident management, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts in collaboration with Control Management and risk partners.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, and metrics to monitor data governance maturity, data quality, and data risk across the division
• Influence and educate stakeholders across to build a strong culture of data accountability and governance.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, data risk, or data controls, preferably within financial services, travel, or digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of data governance concepts including data lifecycle, data lineage, data quality, metadata, and data ownership.
• Experience working with complex data ecosystems, including third-party data integrations and partner-driven platforms.
• Experience implementing data controls and governance frameworks aligned to enterprise policies and standards.
• Understanding of data retention, records management, and regulatory considerations impacting customer and transaction data.
• Ability to translate enterprise data policies into practical implementation within business domains.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in travel, hospitality, loyalty, or lifestyle services domains.
• Familiarity with Authoritative Data Source (ADS), Master Data Management (MDM), and enterprise data architecture concepts.
• Experience with data governance and metadata tools (e.g., Collibra, Manta).
• Experience working with APIs, digital platforms, and partner ecosystems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across business and technology teams.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Professional certifications such as CDMP, DCAM, or equivalent are a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with evolving business needs.