Head of Data Governance

Green Dot • Los Angeles, CA

12d • Remote

About The Position

Green Dot is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Head of Data Governance to lead the enterprise-wide data governance program. This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust framework that ensures data integrity, security, and compliance across all business units. You will partner closely with Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Product teams to drive data quality, lineage, and stewardship initiatives that support regulatory obligations and business growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields within financial services or regulated industries.
• Proven leadership in building enterprise data governance programs.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., FRB, BSA/AML, UDAAP).
• Experience with metadata management, data lineage tools, and data quality frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and open-source governance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience navigating organizational restructures and role transitions in a high-growth or turnaround environment
• Prior engagement with regulatory remediation efforts or risk committee reporting
• Financial technology domain knowledge
• Microsoft Azure Data Engineer or other cloud certifications

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Data Governance Strategy: Develop and implement/enforce a comprehensive data governance framework aligned with Green Dot’s regulatory, operational, and strategic priorities for managing data assets.
• Policy & Standards Development: Codify architectural governance and open-source usage policies in collaboration with Technology and Compliance teams
• Regulatory Alignment: Lead efforts to meet evolving regulatory expectations
• Data Stewardship & Ownership: Define and operationalize data ownership models, stewardship roles, and accountability structures across departments. Educate broader data consumers on data governance principles, data usage and best practices
• Metadata & Lineage Management: Oversee the implementation of tools and processes for metadata capture, data lineage tracking, and cataloging. Ensures data quality, completeness and consistency through carious quality checks and monitoring.
• Risk & Compliance Integration: Collaborate with Risk and Compliance to ensure data governance supports KYC, AML, and consumer protection requirements
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Finance, HR, and Product to ensure data governance supports cost optimization, internal mobility, and product alignment goals
• Change Management: Strengthen compliance oversight and accountability over change management processes impacting data
• Enterprise Data Security: Partners with CISO and develop measures to protect sensitive customer data from unauthorized access or breaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees