Job Description
Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT. The Senior Architect, Data Governance will lead the design and stewardship of database solutions that support business operations, reporting, analytics, security, and long-term data management needs. This role will evaluate current systems, tools, and usage patterns to define database structures and governance approaches that align with organizational objectives. The Senior Architect, Data Governance will also support database performance, system reliability, user enablement, and adherence to data governance standards and protocols. What You Will Do Defines and supports data governance strategy and goals. Leads design, implementation, and continuous improvement of data governance and data architecture frameworks, policies, standards, and operating models. Trains data stewards on their responsibilities, including standards compliance and supports them in completion of the work needed. Evangelizes data governance strategy and requirements with technical and business audiences. Evaluates and implements data governance operating models, tools and technologies. Uses working knowledge of data query tools used to access existing data stores. Review data models for compliance with data architecture standards – coach teams to compliance, when necessary. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Provides mentorship and guidance to junior analysts and data stewards. What You Will Bring Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or equivalent experience. Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, or related areas. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK). Data quality rule architecture and stewardship enablement Governance operating model support, including Data Governance Council involvement and Data Stewardship enablement Cross functional stakeholder engagement across data producers and consumers Knowledge of data architecture and data warehousing concepts. Experience with enterprise data governance including data quality, metadata management, data stewardship, and data lineage concepts. What Will Set You Apart Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar). Data contract and data product design, including data producer/data consumer accountability frameworks Certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) Experience working in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. What We Offer You We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans