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As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.\nEarly Warning follows a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.\nCandidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.\nOverall Purpose\nThe Data Steward Lead is responsible for ensuring that critical business data is well-defined, high-quality, and properly managed in alignment with enterprise data governance standards. This role bridges business operations and the Data Governance (DG) function, enabling the adoption of metadata and data quality management practices that support trusted, well-documented, and compliant data use across the firm.\nEssential Functions\n1. Metadata Management\nMaintains and enhances business metadata in the enterprise data catalog (e.g., glossary, data dictionaries, and lineage). \nDefines and documents business terms, data elements, and approved data definitions in partnership with Data Owners and SMEs. \nCollaborates with the Data Governance team to ensure alignment and traceability between business definitions, technical metadata, and lineage. \nIdentifies and validates data sources and systems of record; validates ownership, stewardship, and usage context to support data governance objectives. \n2. Data Quality Management\nDevelops and maintains business rules for data quality (e.g., completeness, accuracy, timeliness, validity, and consistency). \nPartners with the DG and Engineering teams to implement automated data quality monitoring and reporting processes. \nAnalyzes data quality metrics and remediation results; escalates persistent/unresolved issues to Data Owners as needed. \nContributes to the prioritization of remediation and root-cause analysis for critical or recurring data quality issues. \n3. Data Governance Execution\nParticipates in Data Domain Councils to review and refine data standards, resolve data issues, and drive continuous improvement in governance practices. \nServes as the primary liaison between the business and the DG team for assigned data domains, ensuring alignment on priorities, definitions, and expectations. \nSupports the rollout and adoption of new governance standards, policies, and tools by guiding teams in integrating them into operational processes and daily workflows. \nContributes to pilot projects that asses data quality improvements and quantify business value achieved through enhanced data governance. \n4. Risk and Compliance Alignment\nEnsures business-owned data adheres to firmwide data management and retention policies. \nSupports regulatory, audit, and control reviews related to metadata accuracy, lineage traceability, and data quality controls. \nSupport the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data. \nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree. \n8+ years of experience in data management, business analysis, or related field within financial services or a regulated industry. \nStrong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), metadata management, data lineage, data quality, and compliance. \nFamiliarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation) and cloud platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, AWS). \nKnowledge of relevant regulations and data privacy/security standards. \nAbility to communicate complex data concepts in business-friendly language. \nPreferred Qualifications\nPrevious experience in financial services or a regulated environment. \nDCAM, CDMP or similar certification \nSuccess Measures\n% of critical data elements documented with approved business definitions and lineage. \n% of defined data quality rules implemented and monitored. \nReduction in recurring data quality issues over time. \nEngagement and adoption metrics from business teams (e.g., metadata updates, data issue closure rates). \nPhysical Requirements\nEarly Warning works together in a highly collaborative office environment. Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.\nEmployee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.\nEarly Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.\nEarly Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce. As part of our hiring process, we electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify. 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