Manager, Data Stewardship

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

OverallPurpose

TheManager,DataStewardship leadsateam responsibleforensuringthat critical business data is well-defined, high-quality, andproperlymanagedin alignment with enterprise data governance standards. This rolecombineshands ondata managementexpertisewithpeopleleadership to guide and develop team members.The manager willpartner closely withbusiness operations and the Data Governance (DG) function, enabling the adoption of metadata and data quality management practices that support trusted, well-documented, and compliant data use across the firm.

Essential Functions

1. Metadata Management

• Oversees thedailyactivities ofthedata stewardship team, providing guidance, coaching, and workload prioritization to ensureproductivityand professional growth.

• Maintains and enhancesbusiness metadata in the enterprise data catalog (e.g., glossary, data dictionaries, and lineage).

• Definesand documentsbusiness terms, data elements, and approved data definitions inpartnershipwith Data Owners and SMEs.

• Collaborateswith the Data Governance team to ensurealignment andtraceability between business definitions, technical metadata, and lineage.

• Identifiesandvalidatesdata sources and systems of record;validatesownership, stewardship, and usage contextto support data governanceobjectives.

• Fosters a collaborative and accountable team environment focused on delivering high quality metadata management outcomes and continuous improvement.

2. Data Quality Management

• Develops andmaintainsbusiness rules for data quality (e.g., completeness, accuracy, timeliness, validity, and consistency).

• Partnerswith the DG and Engineering teams to implement automated data quality monitoring and reportingprocesses.

• Analyzesdata quality metrics and remediation results; escalatespersistent/unresolvedissues to Data Ownersas needed.

• Provides direction and mentorship to teammembersresponsible for dataprofiling, issueinvestigation, and remediation efforts.

3. Data Governance Execution

• Participatesin Data Domain Councils to reviewand refine datastandards, resolve data issues, and drive continuous improvementin governancepractices.

• Servesas the primary liaison between the business and the DG team for assigned data domains, ensuring alignment on priorities, definitions, and expectations.

• Supports therolloutand adoptionof new governance standards, policies, and tools byguidingteamsinintegrating them intooperational processes and dailyworkflows.

• Contributesto pilot projects thatassesdata quality improvements andquantify business value achieved through enhanced data governance.

4. Risk and Compliance Alignment

• Ensuresbusiness-owned data adheres to firmwide data management and retention policies.

• Supportsregulatory, audit, and control reviews related to metadata accuracy, lineage traceability, and data quality controls.

• Support the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

MinimumQualifications

• Education or experiencetypicallyobtained through completion of a bachelor's degree.

• 8+ years of experience in data management, business analysis, or related field within financial services or a regulated industry.

• Good leadership,communication(both written & verbal)and interpersonal skillsarerequiredto perform the function and the ability to effectively motivateteam members.

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), metadata management, data lineage, data quality, and compliance.

• Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation) and cloud platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, AWS).

• Knowledge of relevant regulations and data privacy/security standards.

• Ability to communicate complex data concepts in business-friendly language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previousexperience in financial services ora regulatedenvironment.

• DCAM, CDMP or similar certification

• Experience managing all aspects ofahigh performing team

• Ability to present and communicate with senior level management on process and performance in a structured environment

Success Measures

• % of critical data elements documented with approved business definitions and lineage.

• % of defined data quality rulesimplementedandmonitored.

• Reduction in recurring data quality issues over time.

• Engagement andadoptionmetrics from business teams (e.g., metadata updates, data issue closure rates).

The base pay scale for this position in:
Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $104,000 - $130,000.
New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $125,000 - $156,000.
Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• Healthcare Coverage-Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan-Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off -Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

AndSOmuch more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure tocheck our Benefits page here for the latest. Ourteamcan share more during the interview process!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.