Data Governance Engineer

Who We Are

Cross River is a highly profitable fast-growing financial technology company recognized for the third year in a row by CB Insights as one of the 250 best global fintechs. Our comprehensive suite of innovative products powers financial solutions with a strong focus on regulatory compliance for our partners and their millions of consumers around the world.

We are on a mission to build the infrastructure that propels access, inclusion, and the democratization of financial services. While our company has tripled in size over the last three years, our strong sense of purpose led Cross River to be named to American Banker’s list of Best Places to Work in Fintech for the last 4 consecutive years. The reason for this success is simple — our nimble, adaptive, and collaborative culture. Together we are at the forefront of technology and innovation in financial services, and we invite collaborative and motivated high performers to join our rapidly expanding team.

About Our Team

Cross River’s team is made up of problem solvers hungry to build and perfect new products and systems. We work with team members in most US time zones. Although we are in separate places, we still make space to know one another and have fun! We collaborate, help and mentor each other, and check in on our progress and blocks frequently. We work together primarily with Slack, GitHub, JIRA, and Zoom.

What We’re Looking for

• The Data Governance Engineer is a critical role for Cross River and will report to the Data Governance Head. Under the direction of the Data Governance Head, the Data Governance Engineer will implement enterprise tools for data governance with metadata management, data lineage, data dictionary, and other critical capabilities. The Data Governance Engineer will also work with business and technology to assure tool adoption and provide ongoing support.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement enterprise tools for data governance to manage data dictionary, metadata, and lineage.
• Create procedures and user guides to support effective adoption of the tool(s).
• Assist users in performing data discovery using the tool(s).
• Assist users in building data quality rules using the tool.
• Configure data governance tool capabilities, including data lineage, data domains, and data taxonomies.
• Create a highly structured and comprehensive control environment to assure that content within the tool meets quality requirements.
• Collaborate with the data and technology teams to assure successful integration of the tools and the Bank's technology infrastructure.
• Develop and deliver training programs for users across the organization.
• Provide ongoing SME support to assure full adoption of the tools.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience deploying and supporting one or more data governance tools. Financial services experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of data governance concepts (metadata, data lineage, etc.) and effective communication skills
• Strong Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to inform, interpret, assess, and deliver thorough analysis in both written and verbal form
• Demonstrated skill in documenting requirements, producing technical specifications, and creating user documentation.
• Knowledge of risk data architecture and technology solutions
• Internally and externally recognized subject matter expert who influences the way things are done
• Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science, MIS, or Management

Cross River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cross River does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 

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Salary Range: $130,000.00-$170,000.00