Data Steward II (US)- Regulatory Reporting

TD Bank • Mount Laurel, NJ

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About The Position

The Data Steward II provides data governance expertise and business leadership, and leads day-to-day data governance activities. Appointed as a Data Steward for the business, the role provides oversight and challenge for data-related activities and may support the business’s data strategy. It is a highly seasoned professional role requiring substantial expertise in a complex field. The Data Steward partners with Technology and other subject matter experts to deliver the Line of Business (LOB) Data Strategy, supports governance across low- to medium-complexity data environments and initiatives, and works autonomously while guiding others in their area of expertise.

The role governs data under its stewardship and helps ensure that the LOB adheres to enterprise data policies, standards, applicable laws, and regulations. It designs and maintains LOB-specific processes, templates, and controls; oversees metadata, data quality, retention, and disposition; monitors data-related risks; and escalates issues while advising business owners on resolution plans. The Data Steward works with control partners and stakeholders across the enterprise, supports the business’s Segment Data Council, and provides training, tools, reporting, and guidance to strengthen data management and risk practices.

The position leads or supports cross-functional initiatives, contributes to the development and implementation of data strategies, and communicates complex information and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior leaders. It also supports internal and regulatory data-related requests and promotes a strong data risk management culture. The role is based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey; the posting lists 40 hours and a pay range of $91,000–$136,240 USD.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or technical certificate.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of data governance and data management practices, enterprise data policy, standards, and strategy.
• Advanced knowledge of M&A due diligence, LOB data strategy, data risk management, and data life cycle management.
• Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends.
• Skill in analytical software tools, data analysis methods, and reporting techniques.
• Skill in mentoring and coaching others.
• Skill in using computer applications, including MS Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate, build relationships, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, analyze and prioritize work, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to contribute to strategic direction and advise senior leadership.
• Ability to interpret business challenges, solve complex problems, and influence and align stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Data Warehouse RRDW experience.
• SQL experience.
• Data reporting experience.
• Data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and challenge for data-related activities as the appointed Data Steward for the business.
• Support and help define the LOB data strategy and deliver activities within it.
• Govern data under stewardship and ensure the LOB follows enterprise data policies, standards, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain LOB-specific data processes, templates, and mitigating controls.
• Oversee LOB data management activities, including metadata, data quality, retention, and disposition.
• Identify, measure, and monitor current and emerging data-related risks; escalate risks and issues and advise business owners on resolution plans.
• Partner with Technology, control partners, and other enterprise stakeholders to protect the Bank’s data assets and implement data strategy.
• Deliver training, tools, and advice to support data governance and oversight.
• Lead relationships with enterprise partners and align stakeholders on data governance scope and accountabilities.
• Develop and communicate a holistic strategy for the data governance function in alignment with business strategy.
• Provide frameworks and guidance for identifying critical data and critical data elements.
• Lead data issue resolution oversight and governance processes, supporting shared solutions to common challenges.
• Conduct day-to-day data governance activities and support the business’s Segment Data Council.
• Provide data governance expertise to complex enterprise and cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Plan, lead, manage, or oversee data governance and control work requiring coordination across multiple areas.
• Provide functional and business communications aligned with business strategy and executive direction; facilitate discussions and offer thought leadership to executive audiences.
• Support identification of business data owners and SMEs, and ensure LOB adherence to enterprise data policies and standards.
• Socialize data governance and management policies, procedures, tools, and templates through training.
• Partner with the business to prepare proactively for internal and regulatory data-related requests.
• Develop processes for timely, complete, and accurate reporting on areas of increasing data risk.
• Steward data in accordance with the Enterprise Data Policy, Standards, and Strategy and adhere to applicable frameworks and methodologies.
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments, analyze potential impacts, and contribute to risk remediation and continuous process improvement.
• Participate in planning, resource management, research, analysis, presentations, and cross-functional initiatives as a data subject matter expert.
• Support team development and a positive, inclusive work environment through knowledge sharing, mentoring, communication, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Health and well-being benefits.
• Savings and retirement programs.
• Paid time off, including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO.
• Banking benefits and discounts.
• Career development, training, mentoring programs, and an online learning platform.
• Reward and recognition.
• Variable compensation or incentive awards may be available, including cash and/or equity awards through an incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior