AVP, Data Governance

Are you a team player? Are you interested in working on high-impact projects? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently?

Are you passionate about data governance?

Do you enjoy collaborating across business units to achieve strategic objectives?

Are you passionate about rallying teams together to solve complex data challenges in the financial services industry?

Would you like to drive business value by helping stakeholders improve their understanding of data and its use?

Are you solution-oriented and passionate about delivering results? Do you like thinking outside the box, learning new skills and problem solving?

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

The AVP of Data Governance will partner closely with the Business, Product, and Technology Data Owners and Data Stewards to drive key elements of our Enterprise Data Operating Model implementation. Success in this role requires cross company collaboration and an understanding of business challenges, governance, processes, data structures and data architecture. Our team focuses on representing data as a strategic business asset to help serve our clients. You'll focus on implementing prioritized elements of our Enterprise Data Operating Model, including improving our level of enterprise maturity across several Data Capabilities as well as continuous monitoring to regularly assess the effectiveness of implemented elements.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the certification process across our systems of record. This involves working with experts across business, product, and technology as the execute on our playbook and ensure consistency, accuracy, timeliness, validity, and completeness.
Accountable for adoption of defined data policies, standards and best practices
Partners with the business, technology, and other relevant stakeholders to catalog and manage business metadata while establishing and maintaining a stewardship network for data domains
Collaborate with resources from the Business and Technology on various projects and initiatives to achieve governance objectives
Performs data profiling and research to understand relevant data elements along with their definitions and use
Document and maintain data standards, partnering with business data owners to map data lineage, usage, and common definitions
Design, build, and execute efficient and accurate control structures to assess data quality and compliance to data governance policy and standards
Lead and advance data governance principles and programs for stewardship, advocacy, and custodianship of data
Draft data governance policies and standards and assess/monitor enterprise adherence.
Ensure supporting data governance artifacts (standard operating procedures, desk-top processes, etc.) are created, controlled, managed and maintained over time.
Work with the business units to define and document Business Metadata for critical data
Evaluate large datasets for quality and accuracy ensuring adherence to data quality standards.
Collaborate with data owners and users to modify or implement new repeatable and reliable businesses processes
Assist Data Governance leadership in the delivery of all data governance projects and initiatives
What are we looking for?

We want

strong collaborators

who can deliver a world-class client experience . We are looking for people who thrive in a

fast-paced environment ,

are client-focused ,

team oriented , and are able to execute in a way that encourages

creativity

and

continuous improvement .

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or related discipline and 5 to 7+ years of experience in data governance or data management
Related hands-on project experience working with metadata, data quality, data cataloging, policies, and learning & development
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage changing priorities
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with business and technical teams
Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI), and exposure to data governance toolsets (Collibra, Informatica, data.world, Manta, etc.)
Fluency in data related practices including data management, data governance, architecture, and data & analytics
Capable of strong critical thinking skills and the ability to ask relevant questions to improve processes, identify issues/gaps, and build efficiencies
Core Competencies:

Demonstrates data analysis skills and the ability to work independently
Ability to communicate thoughts/designs/ideas in an unambiguous manner and adjusts communication based on audience
Exhibits active and effective communication skills with team members - including active listening and effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to accurately estimate the tasks and resources needed to complete assigned project work
Understanding of business areas and the overall enterprise use of data
Ability to lead concurrent initiatives and prioritize or call out if prioritization assistance is needed
Preferences:

Experience with data governance and quality tools like Collibra, Informatica, Alation, etc.
Excellent communication skills and collaboration with experience in technical writing, storytelling, or requirements writing
Ability to communicate thoughts/designs/ideas in an unambiguous manner and adjusts communication based on audience
Exhibits active and effective communication skills with team members - including active listening and effective written and verbal communication skills
Related hands-on project experience working with metadata, data quality, data cataloging, policies, and learning & development

Pay Range:
$104,160-$156,240/year

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play - such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are

one team on one mission.

We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an

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email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.