Data Governance Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Data Governance Lead (Fintech): Building a comprehensive data governance program from the ground up with an accent on platform-embedded controls, data quality, and automated compliance. Focus on establishing scalable standards, enabling self-serve analytics, and ensuring data reliability for AI-driven initiatives.

Location: Must be based in or able to relocate to Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Company

A tech-native insurance platform dedicated to making homeownership effortless through data-driven solutions and tailored program offerings.

What you will do

• Define and lead a data governance strategy that protects customers and enables business confidence.
• Build foundational program elements including ownership models, data standards, and classification.
• Champion governance-as-code by embedding policies and quality rules directly into data pipelines.
• Collaborate with data engineers to operationalize governance through catalog and observability tools.
• Create a data product model that packages critical datasets as well-governed, accessible assets.
• Ensure responsible use of AI by making data traceable, well-understood, and fit for purpose.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of experience in data governance or data management with a track record of building programs.
• Strong command of data quality, metadata management, lineage, classification, and access control.
• Technical fluency to express governance standards in code, such as schema contracts and pipeline quality rules.
• Hands-on experience with modern data catalog or observability tools like Secoda, Monte Carlo, or Alation.
• Must be based in or able to relocate to Austin, TX.
• Ability to communicate complex data issues to risk, legal, and compliance leadership.

Nice to have

• Experience in insurance or highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with CCPA, state DOI requirements, or similar compliance frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Equity compensation eligibility.
• 12 weeks of parental leave through the Little Hippos Program.
• Flexible time off policy to support work-life balance.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.