Head of Data Governance – Global Payments & Liquidity (GPL)

Wells Fargo & Company•New York, NY

1d•$185,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Data Governance Leader for Global Payments & Liquidity (GPL) to lead the end-to-end data governance and data management function for one of the bank's most critical and fast-evolving businesses. As payments and liquidity products grow in scale and complexity, so does the importance of trusted, well-governed data. In this role, you will own the governance framework that ensures GPL's data is accurate, well-documented, and controlled across its full lifecycle — from cataloging and lineage to data quality, issue management, and remediation. You will lead a team of data governance and data management professionals, partner closely with enterprise data, risk, compliance, and audit functions, and serve as a senior advisor to business and technology leaders on data risk and controls. This is a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity for a proven data governance leader who can set strategy, build and scale a high-performing team, and drive large-scale data quality, remediation, and transformation programs in a complex, highly regulated, global environment. You will define and execute multi-year roadmaps, strengthen the control environment, and embed a durable culture of data ownership and accountability across GPL — directly supporting the business's growth, resilience, and regulatory standing.

Requirements

10+ years of Data Management, Business Research, Analytics, or Project Management or leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of management or leadership experience
Proven experience implementing and managing enterprise data governance frameworks within large banks or financial institutions.
Demonstrated success in developing and executing multi-year data governance, policy, and data quality improvement roadmaps.
Experience leading workstreams within large-scale data remediation, transformation, or regulatory-driven programs.
Strong domain knowledge in Payments and Liquidity products and operations.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with data used in regulatory reporting, sanctions screening, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes.
Deep understanding of data-related regulatory expectations, risk frameworks, and control environments in banking.
Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing teams (10+ professionals).
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders across business, risk, and technology organizations.
Experience working in highly matrixed, global environments.
Expertise in data governance tools and practices (e.g., data catalog, lineage, data quality platforms).
Strong understanding of data architecture, data flows, and integration patterns.
Ability to translate technical data concepts into business-relevant insights and actions.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end data governance function for the Global Payments & Liquidity (GPL) business.
Manage and develop a team of 10+ data governance and data management specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, data ownership, and continuous improvement.
Serve as a key contributor to the GPL data strategy, aligning governance priorities with business and technology roadmaps.
Provide thought leadership and influence the ongoing evolution of enterprise-wide data policies, standards, and frameworks.
Ensure adherence to enterprise data governance policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards across GPL.
Drive implementation and continuous enhancement of data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, and controls.
Partner with enterprise data governance, risk, compliance, and audit functions to ensure alignment and consistency.
Oversee core data management capabilities, including: Data cataloging and metadata management, Data lineage and traceability, Data quality management and monitoring, Data issue and incident management.
Establish and maintain robust processes for identifying, tracking, and resolving data quality issues and incidents.
Lead responses to internal and external audits related to data governance and data management.
Oversee remediation efforts for data deficiencies, ensuring timely and sustainable resolution of control gaps.
Drive root cause analysis and preventive measures for recurring data issues.
Lead and/or contribute to large-scale data improvement, remediation, and transformation programs within GPL.
Define and execute multi-year roadmaps for data quality, policy compliance, and governance maturity.
Track and report progress against key governance metrics and KPIs.
Partner closely with business leaders, technology teams, and enterprise data functions to embed governance into day-to-day operations.
Act as a senior advisor to stakeholders on data risks, controls, and best practices.
Influence cross-functional teams to adopt consistent data standards and governance practices.