VP, Product - Data Governance (Fintech)

TL;DR

VP, Product - Data Governance (Fintech): Leading the enterprise data governance program and product strategy to establish processes and controls for responsible data management with an accent on regulatory compliance and AI-enabled initiatives. Focus on operationalizing scalable governance practices, overseeing data discovery and privacy, and ensuring traceability across the data lifecycle.

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $220,000 - $270,000

Company

hirify.global is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling owners and operators to bring their community visions to life.

What you will do

• Lead the Data Governance Office, managing governance processes, stewardship models, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Define and manage the roadmap for enterprise capabilities including data discovery, classification, lineage, privacy, and AI governance.
• Partner with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Information Security to establish governance policies, standards, and monitoring practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Data Product teams to integrate governance throughout the data lifecycle.
• Establish oversight and review controls for AI-enabled systems, focusing on data usage and traceability.
• Define and report on program maturity, data quality, and policy adherence metrics to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Must be based in the USA.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, data governance, data management, or privacy leadership roles.
• Experience building enterprise data governance programs within regulated or complex operating environments.
• Proficiency with enterprise governance platforms such as Securiti.ai, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, OneTrust, or BigID.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits with up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid maternity, parental, and other family paid leave programs.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Healthcare/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Career development opportunities and company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
• Volunteer hours and donation matching programs.