Data Governance Lead

Expleo • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $180,000 - $195,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Shape the future of credit and lending data strategy with enterprise‑wide impact. Trissential is partnering with our client to find a senior‑level Data Strategy & Governance Lead who thrives at the intersection of data strategy, platform architecture, and multi‑phase execution. If you're energized by defining data’s strategic direction and influencing senior stakeholders across business, technology, and governance — this role puts you at the center of major financial transformation.
This is not a tactical analyst role — it’s a strategic, client‑facing leadership opportunity where you’ll own outcomes, guide senior analysts, and steer a complex financial ecosystem toward its target data future.
What’s in It for You?
Lead enterprise‑scale credit and lending data strategy that directly impacts risk management, customer insights, operational decision‑making, and long‑term transformation
Act as the primary strategic advisor to senior executives, technology leaders, and governance stakeholders
Guide the development of modern data platforms, domain models, and governance frameworks
Influence multi‑phase data initiatives from strategy through execution while directing senior analysts rather than replacing them
Operate with high visibility, autonomy, and ownership within a regulated financial services environment
Shape a multi‑location strategy and ensure alignment across enterprise data teams

Requirements

• 12+ years in data strategy, analytics, or enterprise transformation
• Proven leadership of large‑scale, enterprise‑level data and platform initiatives
• Deep experience with data modeling, governance, and analytics enablement
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, especially with senior executives
• Experience working in regulated financial services environments, ideally within credit or lending
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Management, Computer Science, Analytics, or related field

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of global credit and lending processes, regulations, and oversight frameworks
• Hands‑on experience with cloud‑based data platforms or modern data ecosystems
• Experience with metadata management, operating models, or data literacy initiatives
• Consulting background with enterprise data strategy or governance engagements
• Data governance, data architecture, or analytics certifications are beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the refinement and execution of the approved enterprise data roadmap
• Lead domain model expansion, platform alignment, and governance integration for credit and lending
• Serve as the escalation point for design, sequencing, architectural, and strategic decisions
• Ensure continuity and alignment across multiple client locations and workstreams
• Translate enterprise strategy into actionable workstreams for a team of senior analysts
• Review, approve, and guide analyst deliverables for quality, rigor, and architectural consistency
• Mentor analysts in data modeling excellence and executive‑ready communication
• Ensure all analyst outputs support platform, domain, and enterprise architecture strategy
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior business, data, technology, and governance leaders
• Facilitate working sessions, roadmap discussions, and design decision forums
• Communicate complex data, modeling, and platform concepts to non-technical audiences
• Align business, analytics, engineering, and governance partners toward shared outcomes

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company‑sponsored benefits! $180 000 - $195 000 annually or $105 - $120 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market‑based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents– Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
• Career Development – Opportunities to grow into broader enterprise strategy or architecture leadership
• Strong Team Culture – Work within a structured, collaborative environment that values clarity, alignment, and partnership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees