Enterprise Data Governance, Vice President

State Street•Boston, MA

1d•$120,000 - $217,500

About The Position

The Enterprise Data and AI Office is seeking an experienced, strategic, and execution-oriented Enterprise Data Governance Vice President to advance the firm’s enterprise Data Governance framework and strengthen its data management risk and control environment. This role helps define, implement, and sustain enterprise data governance policies, standards, controls, and operating practices across business, technology, and corporate functions. It requires strong knowledge of enterprise data governance and financial-services regulatory expectations, along with the ability to translate policy and regulatory requirements into practical, sustainable governance processes and controls. Part of the Enterprise Data Governance organization within the Chief Data and AI Office, the role supports continued maturation of the firm’s data governance operating model and control environment. The VP will strengthen data ownership and stewardship, Critical Data Element governance, metadata and data catalog management, data lineage, data quality, data classification, and governance monitoring and reporting. Success will be measured through sustainable implementation of governance requirements, stronger controls, greater transparency into data risk, improved governance outcomes, and continued alignment with regulatory expectations. The VP will work across business, technology, risk, and other control functions; advise senior management; influence stakeholders across a complex global organization; and support governance committees, regulatory examinations, internal audits, risk assessments, and remediation efforts. The position also defines and monitors governance metrics and prepares reporting and recommendations for senior leadership. The annual salary range is $120,000–$217,500 for the specified location; the applicable range may differ if the candidate works elsewhere. Employees are eligible for State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, including retirement savings, insurance coverage, paid time off, incentive compensation eligibility, and access to certain tax-advantaged savings plans. The company also describes inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and employee networks.

Requirements

Strong understanding of enterprise Data Governance and Data Management principles and operating models.
Deep understanding of data ownership, stewardship, CDE governance, data lineage, metadata, Data Quality Management, and data controls.
Strong governance, risk-management, and control-design capabilities.
Ability to translate complex regulatory and policy requirements into practical and sustainable processes.
Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and regulatory remediation.
Ability to balance strategic design with hands-on execution.
Experience engaging with senior management, governance committees, Internal Audit, and regulators.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Risk Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
Significant experience working within a global financial institution or similarly regulated organization.
Experience implementing enterprise Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls, and operating models.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Experience with Collibra or comparable enterprise Data Governance, metadata management, catalog, lineage, or Data Quality platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the definition, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of enterprise Data Governance policies, standards, procedures, controls, and operating models.
Drive consistent adoption of enterprise governance requirements across business units and corporate functions.
Establish clear governance expectations for Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Governance Leads, Technology teams, and other accountable stakeholders.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify implementation gaps and establish sustainable remediation plans.
Support development of target-state governance capabilities and maturity roadmaps.
Lead or provide governance oversight across data ownership and stewardship, Critical Data Element identification and governance, enterprise data catalog and metadata management, data lineage and traceability, Data Quality Management, data classification and protection, and governance controls and monitoring.
Translate regulatory and policy requirements into practical governance processes, controls, and evidence requirements.
Lead or support data governance regulatory remediation initiatives, including gap analysis, solution design, implementation planning, evidence development, and closure readiness.
Support regulatory examinations, internal audit reviews, risk assessments, and management action plans.
Ensure regulatory findings and control weaknesses are translated into sustainable improvements rather than tactical remediation.
Maintain appropriate traceability and evidence demonstrating effective operation of governance requirements and controls.
Define and maintain KPIs, KRIs, control-effectiveness measures, and governance maturity metrics.
Monitor adoption and effectiveness of enterprise Data Governance requirements.
Prepare management reporting and recommendations for senior leadership and governance committees.
Support escalation and remediation of material governance issues.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on enterprise data governance matters.
Build partnerships across Business, Technology, Risk, and other control functions.
Influence outcomes across a complex global organization without relying on direct authority.
Facilitate decisions where governance requirements, regulatory expectations, business priorities, and technology constraints intersect.
Promote clear accountability for governance implementation while maintaining effective central oversight and challenge.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match.
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages.
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family care responsibilities.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
Eligibility for annual performance-based incentive awards, excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans.
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
Inclusive development opportunities.
Flexible work-life support.
Paid volunteer days.
Employee networks.