Data Governance Lead

Data Governance Lead

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Dave is one of the leading US neobanks and a pioneer in financial services, using disruptive technology to provide best in class banking services to millions of members at a fraction of the cost compared to incumbents. The anchor of our banking value proposition, ExtraCash, provides up to $500 of short term, interest free advances to members within minutes of joining. The speed to value, access and pricing of ExtraCash compared to traditional overdraft sets us apart from incumbents and is a key to our strategy to efficiently acquire transacting Dave debit card members.

Dave is looking for an experienced and passionate data governance professional in our Data organization. The Data Governance Lead will play a critical role in driving data governance and core data management initiatives to lay the foundation for data policies, standards, and optimized systems/processes to leverage data as an asset for Dave’s growing business.

What You'll Do

    • Develop data management strategy and operating model to build information trust and capabilities with business partners to leverage data a as strategic asset to fuel growth
    • Create and lead the data governance community to define and implement information governance policies, standards, and processes in support of the overall global business strategy
    • Drive data quality assurance and policy creation with business partners
    • Define and execute programs for data stewardship and custodianship in concert with legal, information security, and corporate risk and compliance offices
    • Define methods for measuring and monitoring data quality and policy adherence
    • Define policies and procedures for information consumption that caters to all kinds of information usage within Dave     
    • Define policies for BI and Analytics tool usage and data access including restricted and sensitive data access

What You'll Need

    • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics or related area
    • 5+ years of related and progressive experience in Data Governance, Quality management, BI and related fields
    • Experience in drafting and managing data policies, business data processes and business glossaries
    • Experience driving change for data governance including: project/program management, change management and change readiness, software development life cycle methodologies, and data quality
    • Hands on experience manipulating data and identifying data quality issues. 
    • Strong SQL experience on data manipulation and quality assurance. Python is a plus. 
    • Knowledge of data technology initiatives and core data management strategies/best practicesKnowledge of business processes, technical practices impacting data quality is important
    • Experience with metadata and reference data software packages/architecture
    • Experience with systems that consume Core & reference data, including CRM, ERP and Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence.
    • Strong understanding of data integration

Nice to Haves

    • Fintech experiences within payment, banking, and credit
$169,000 - $271,000 a year
Dave has established a nationally applicable pay program that recognizes that regardless of where Daves choose to live, their time and effort is of equal value to the company. As such we utilize base salary ranges that are intended to be competitive in all markets and do not differentiate pay based on employee work location.
Don’t let imposter syndrome get in your way of an incredible opportunity. We’re looking for people who can help us achieve our mission and vision, not just check off the boxes. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why you’ll love working here: 
At Dave, our people are just as important as our product. Our culture is a reflection of our values that guide who we are, how we work, and what we aspire to be. Daves are member centric, helpful, transparent, persistent, and better together. We strive to create an environment where all Daves feel valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work. As a virtual first company, team members can live and work anywhere in the United States, with the exception of Hawaii. 

A few of our benefits & perks:
• Opportunity to tackle tough challenges, learn and grow from fellow top talent, and help millions of people reach their personal financial goals
• Flexible hours and virtual first work culture with a home office stipend
• Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
• Generous paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions
• Financial advisor and financial wellness support
• Flexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break
• All-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout to connect with your team members and leadership team

Dave, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on any basis protected by federal, state, or local law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history.

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