PenFed Credit Union · 4 days ago
Director, Enterprise Data Governance
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
12+ years expPenFed Credit Union is hiring a Director, Enterprise Data Governance to lead data governance and oversight activities. This role involves enhancing enterprise data governance policies, ensuring effective data risk management, and collaborating with various business units to improve data maturity.
BankingCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Enhance and maintain of PenFed's enterprise data governance framework, policies and standards aligned with regulatory expectations and industry strong practices
Provide independent oversight and effective challenge to first line data management activities, ensuring adherence to data governance policies and risk appetite
Define enterprise data governance KPIs/KRIs and monitor and escalate data quality and data risk concerns and issues
Oversee and challenge enterprise data ownership and stewardship models, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and controls across data domains
Conduct effective challenges on data risk assessments, data controls and issue remediation plans
Provide oversight of and drive continuous improvement through data quality monitoring, data incident response, and escalation to senior management and ERMC as applicable
Review, monitor and enhance risk identification and assessment of data risk categories
Design testing procedures and performing independent testing of controls, procedure adherence and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
Collaboration with Enterprise Operational Risk Management team to assess data-related operational events and key vulnerabilities
Serve as a risk advisor to senior leaders on data governance, data risk, AI/ML governance, and emerging data technologies
Build strong partnerships with Technology, Information Security, Data Privacy, Compliance and key business units
Provide governance oversight for major data programs, AI/ML initiatives, and digital transformation
Champion a data-driven and risk-based culture and support the advancement of enterprise data literacy and training initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Risk Management or a related field, required
Minimum of twelve (12) years' experience in data governance, data management, information management, enterprise risk management, or related functions in the financial services
Minimum of three (3) years of experience building or overseeing data governance and data risk management programs
Minimum of five (5) years of Direct management experience
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), data quality principles, metadata management, and data lineage concepts
Demonstrated expertise in a Second Line of Defense or Enterprise Risk Management function
High degree of business acumen and experience in financial services with focus on consumer banking is required
Proven experience engaging with regulators, internal audit, and risk management committees
Ability to think strategically and analytically, solve problems, and manage multiple, concurrent projects is required
Strong self-motivation and ability to bring objectives to completion independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including communicating effectively and confidently at all levels, demonstrating emotional intelligence, and applying sound judgment
Preferred
Experience integrating data governance with AI/ML governance, model risk management, and emerging technologies preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Care support
Fitness center access
401(k) match
Employee loan discounts
Fully paid life and disability coverage
Education assistance
Community involvement
Volunteer opportunities
Company
PenFed Credit Union
PenFed Credit Union offers banking services, loans, mortgages, and credit cards to individuals and small businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$845.89M2025-09-22Debt Financing· $398.49M
2024-08-29Debt Financing· $447.4M
Leadership Team
Sarah Heintzman
Executive Vice President, CFO
Andrea McCarren
Senior Vice President & Chief Content Officer
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