Data Management and Governance Partner

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Data Management and Governance Partner serves as the lead for managing data as a corporate asset to generate value for the company while also enabling appropriate risk management. This role is proficient in multiple domains including business analysis, executive communication, data management, risk management, technology implementation and project  management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partners with Business Units, Risk Management and Internal Audit to develop, promote and enforce standards and best practices to manage data as a corporate asset
• Manages matrixed data steward teams for multiple business units or functional areas to deliver on data management and governance priorities
• Partners with GDO (Group Data Officer) data councils to manage and govern data
• Coaches and guides GDOs and other senior leaders to effectively manage data risks while delivering value
• Responsible for defining, communicating and implementing data management roadmaps for business units and/or major functional areas (like Finance) in partnership with GDOs
• Drives data management automation by directing matrixed teams to design, develop and implement related software solutions
• Prioritizes the various needs  and leads data management portion of data product development
• Partners with data scientists to enable data product development through data and/or business domain expertise
• Develops business requirements and leads implementation of technology platforms related to data quality, metadata management, data catalog and integration (like APIs for lineage tracking)
• Assists management in addressing matters like Matters Requiring Attention (MRA) and Regulatory reporting related to the Fed and other external agencies
• Leverages emerging technologies to drive efficiencies, incubate and pilot new data management capabilities and rapidly scale successful pilots
• Participates in the build versus buy decision making process and vendor selection where applicable
• Assists leadership to create success criteria and measurement approach for data management and governance
• Acts as thought and execution leader in the company for data management and governance
• Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or business analytics and ten (10) years of experience in banking or systems management with extensive experience interfacing with business stakeholders
• Or High School Diploma or GED and fourteen (14) years of experience in banking or systems management with extensive experience interfacing with business stakeholders
• Five (5) years of leading and managing teams (directly or in a matrixed environment)

Preferences

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science or analytics
• Business unit and functional domain expertise focused on banking

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
• Executive level communication and partnership with senior leadership across multiple divisions in the company
• Progressive experience in core data management disciplines like data governance, data quality management, metadata management, and master data management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Track record of driving data management automation and technology modernization

• Hands-on experience with: Python, ETL, Snowflake, AWS Bedrock, AI, Agentic AI, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Collibra DQ, SQL

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week.  The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations.  Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. The locations available for this role are Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX or Charlotte, NC.

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$133,555.40 USD

Median:

$170,330.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Regions Center

Location:

Birmingham, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.