First Citizens Bank · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director Enterprise Data - Corporate Functions (Ops, HR, Legal, Audit)
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expFirst Citizens Bank is seeking a visionary and execution-focused Senior Director to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive enterprise data strategy. This role will be pivotal in shaping data and analytics strategy for operations, technology, HR, legal, and audit functions, driving adoption of the Enterprise Data Management framework and unlocking operational and commercial value through automation and AI-powered solutions.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the enterprise-wide data strategy in alignment with these corporate functions' priorities and regulatory requirements
Lead the development of metadata management and static reference data capabilities across operational, HR, legal, audit, and technology domains
Champion the adoption of centralized data assets to drive operational efficiency and commercial innovation
Execute on the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) framework, ensuring consistent data standards, lineage, and stewardship practices
Establish policies and controls for metadata, reference data, and master data governance
Drive data products in modern data stack in cloud for HR, Operations, Legal, Fraud, and Audit teams to ensure data practices meet internal and external regulatory standards
Identify and prioritize use cases where automation and AI can reduce manual effort and generate business insights
Partner with technology and corporate functions teams to operationalize AI-driven solutions across business units
Build strong relationships with senior leaders across Operations, HR, Legal, Audit, and Technology to align data strategy with functional goals
Lead change management initiatives to embed data-driven culture and practices across the enterprise
Build and mentor a high-performing team of data strategists, product owners, product analysts, and influence metadata analysts, and governance specialists
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in data strategy, governance, or enterprise data management, preferably in financial services
Proven track record of implementing metadata and reference data frameworks at scale
Deep understanding of data architecture, lineage, cataloging, and stewardship principles
Experience applying AI and automation to data operations and analytics workflows
Strong leadership and communication skills, with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA with a focus on Data, Technology, or Business Strategy
Experience with regulatory data compliance (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR, CCAR)
Familiarity and understanding of cloud, industry leading data platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Snowflake etc.) and AI/ML frameworks
Company
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33M2021-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $10M
2018-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $23M
1986-10-31IPO
Leadership Team
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Craig Nix
Chief Financial Officer
Samantha Bureau - Johnson
SVP & Director, Customer Contact Center
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