Senior Data Governance Consultant

• Job Title: Senior Data Governance Consultant
• Location: Plano, TX
• Tax Term (W2, C2C):
• Job Type (Permanent/Contract) : Contract
• Duration: 6 Months
• Pay Range:$70/hr

We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Consultant to lead and enhance data governance capabilities across our financial services organization. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in developing and implementing data governance frameworks, data policies, and control mechanisms that ensure compliance, consistency, and trust in enterprise data assets.

You will collaborate closely with business, risk, compliance, technology, and data management teams to define data standards, strengthen data controls, and drive a culture of data accountability and stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

* Data Governance Frameworks:

Design, implement, and enhance data governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations (e.g., Client 239, GDPR, CCPA, DORA) and internal control standards.

* Policy & Standards Development:

Develop, maintain, and operationalize data policies, standards, and procedures that govern data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data ownership.

* Control Design & Implementation:

Define and embed data control frameworks across data lifecycle processes to ensure data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

* Risk & Compliance Alignment:

Work with risk and compliance teams to identify data-related risks and ensure appropriate mitigation and monitoring controls are in place.

* Stakeholder Engagement:

Partner with data owners, stewards, and business leaders to promote governance practices and drive adoption of governance tools and processes.

* Data Quality Management:

Define and monitor data quality metrics and KPIs, establishing escalation and remediation procedures for data quality issues.

* Metadata & Lineage:

Support metadata and data lineage initiatives to increase transparency and enable traceability across systems and processes.

* Reporting & Governance Committees:

Prepare materials and reporting for data governance forums, risk committees, and senior management updates.

* Change Management & Training:

Develop communication and training materials to embed governance culture and ensure consistent understanding across the organization.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor s or Master s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, or related field.

* 7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data risk roles within financial services (banking, insurance, or asset management preferred).

* Strong knowledge of data policy development, data standards, and control frameworks.

* Proven experience aligning data governance initiatives with regulatory and compliance requirements.

* Familiarity with data governance and metadata tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, IBM InfoSphere, or similar).

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts into business language.

* Deep understanding of data management principles (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, or equivalent frameworks).

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with data risk management or data control testing.

* Knowledge of financial regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel, MiFID II, Solvency II, Client 239).

* Certifications such as CDMP, DCAM, or Collibra Ranger.

* Background in consulting or large-scale data transformation programs.

Key Competencies:

* Strategic and analytical thinking

* Strong governance and control mindset

* Excellent stakeholder and relationship management

* Ability to drive organizational change and embed governance culture

* Attention to detail with a pragmatic approach