Director, Data Governance - DSO
FactSet, New York, NY, United States
FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access
to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.
At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients' needs and exceeding their expectations.
Locations:
Boston
|
NYC | Norwalk CT | London
Working Environment:
Hybrid
Your Team's Impact
FactSet's Data Solutions Organization (DSO) delivers vital content and technology for the financial industry. We are seeking a Director of Data Governance who will lead the data governance strategy for Data Solutions, focusing on practical process definition and hands-on management of metadata and data stewardship initiatives. Your expertise will help advance FactSet's data maturity and ensure our data assets are consistently well-managed, accessible, and reliable.
What You'll Do
Data Governance Leadership: Set the vision, define, implement, and continuously scale data governance strategy, standards, and processes. Ensure that high-quality, discoverable, and compliant data is delivered consistently to users and internal stakeholders. Alignment & Accountability: Drive organizational accountability by establishing clear and shared goals for all key data governance roles across multiple business units and stakeholder groups. Hold senior data owners and stewards accountable for outcomes through structured review sessions, transparent progress tracking, and regular reporting to enterprise leadership. Process Definition & Optimization: Oversee the establishment, optimization, and auditability of scalable, repeatable workflows for data sourcing, transformation, delivery, and maintenance across all data domains. Identify and remove cross-departmental obstacles to ensure adoption of best practices. Metadata & Information Management: Champion the development and adoption of robust metadata frameworks and tools. Ensure comprehensive creation, maintenance, and accessibility of metadata across critical datasets. Represent FactSet's metadata standards in industry forums and drive continuous improvement in metadata management. Data Stewardship Program Oversight: Build and oversee a data stewardship program by appointing, mentoring, and enabling business and technical data stewards. Lead the stewardship community in managing data definitions, driving resolution of data quality challenges, and promoting deep ownership of key data assets across FactSet. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead alignment on data governance priorities, working in close partnership with Product Management, Engineering, and other departments. Chair or participate actively in the Data Governance Steering Committee, influencing directors, executive stakeholders, and business owners to drive adoption and success. Strategic Communication & Representation: Provide regular, impactful updates on data governance initiatives, program effectiveness, and data maturity goals to executive leadership. Serve as FactSet's data governance representative at external industry events and in client engagements. Coaching & Enablement: Mentor, train and empower an organization focused on governance, stewardship, and metadata best practices. Evangelize data maturity for Data Solutions across the department Continuous Innovation: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation in governance practices, technologies, and frameworks. Lead the development and validation of business cases for governance initiatives. Assess impact, iterate on strategy, and catalyze the adoption of solutions that maximize value. Client, Market & Thought Leadership: Engage regularly with clients, industry partners, and the external data governance community to ensure programs remain best-in-class and to advocate for the business value of data governance in the marketplace. What We Are Looking For
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 15+ years' experience in data governance, product management, or data management Direct experience in metadata management and/or data stewardship in Financial Services and/or Fin-Tech Demonstrated ability to build and evolve data governance frameworks Deep understanding of data lifecycle management, data modeling, and best practices for metadata and documentation Hands-on experience with data cataloging, lineage tracking, and stewardship program management Proven leadership and team development skills in a cross-functional, product-driven environment Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder engagement abilities Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills; experience making data-driven decisions For U.S. candidates, must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
The budgeted salary range for this position in the states of Connecticut and New York is $168,000 - $210,000. Please note: the salary range may differ in other locations or countries.
What's In It For You
At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:
The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days. Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives. A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions. Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development. Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.
Learn more about our benefits here.
Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.
Company Overview:
FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify
to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.
At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients' needs and exceeding their expectations.
Locations:
Boston
|
NYC | Norwalk CT | London
Working Environment:
Hybrid
Your Team's Impact
FactSet's Data Solutions Organization (DSO) delivers vital content and technology for the financial industry. We are seeking a Director of Data Governance who will lead the data governance strategy for Data Solutions, focusing on practical process definition and hands-on management of metadata and data stewardship initiatives. Your expertise will help advance FactSet's data maturity and ensure our data assets are consistently well-managed, accessible, and reliable.
What You'll Do
Data Governance Leadership: Set the vision, define, implement, and continuously scale data governance strategy, standards, and processes. Ensure that high-quality, discoverable, and compliant data is delivered consistently to users and internal stakeholders. Alignment & Accountability: Drive organizational accountability by establishing clear and shared goals for all key data governance roles across multiple business units and stakeholder groups. Hold senior data owners and stewards accountable for outcomes through structured review sessions, transparent progress tracking, and regular reporting to enterprise leadership. Process Definition & Optimization: Oversee the establishment, optimization, and auditability of scalable, repeatable workflows for data sourcing, transformation, delivery, and maintenance across all data domains. Identify and remove cross-departmental obstacles to ensure adoption of best practices. Metadata & Information Management: Champion the development and adoption of robust metadata frameworks and tools. Ensure comprehensive creation, maintenance, and accessibility of metadata across critical datasets. Represent FactSet's metadata standards in industry forums and drive continuous improvement in metadata management. Data Stewardship Program Oversight: Build and oversee a data stewardship program by appointing, mentoring, and enabling business and technical data stewards. Lead the stewardship community in managing data definitions, driving resolution of data quality challenges, and promoting deep ownership of key data assets across FactSet. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead alignment on data governance priorities, working in close partnership with Product Management, Engineering, and other departments. Chair or participate actively in the Data Governance Steering Committee, influencing directors, executive stakeholders, and business owners to drive adoption and success. Strategic Communication & Representation: Provide regular, impactful updates on data governance initiatives, program effectiveness, and data maturity goals to executive leadership. Serve as FactSet's data governance representative at external industry events and in client engagements. Coaching & Enablement: Mentor, train and empower an organization focused on governance, stewardship, and metadata best practices. Evangelize data maturity for Data Solutions across the department Continuous Innovation: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation in governance practices, technologies, and frameworks. Lead the development and validation of business cases for governance initiatives. Assess impact, iterate on strategy, and catalyze the adoption of solutions that maximize value. Client, Market & Thought Leadership: Engage regularly with clients, industry partners, and the external data governance community to ensure programs remain best-in-class and to advocate for the business value of data governance in the marketplace. What We Are Looking For
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 15+ years' experience in data governance, product management, or data management Direct experience in metadata management and/or data stewardship in Financial Services and/or Fin-Tech Demonstrated ability to build and evolve data governance frameworks Deep understanding of data lifecycle management, data modeling, and best practices for metadata and documentation Hands-on experience with data cataloging, lineage tracking, and stewardship program management Proven leadership and team development skills in a cross-functional, product-driven environment Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder engagement abilities Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills; experience making data-driven decisions For U.S. candidates, must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
The budgeted salary range for this position in the states of Connecticut and New York is $168,000 - $210,000. Please note: the salary range may differ in other locations or countries.
What's In It For You
At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:
The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days. Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives. A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions. Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development. Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.
Learn more about our benefits here.
Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.
Company Overview:
FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify