Job Title: Data Governance Lead, Vice President
Location: Bangalore
Department: Data, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence
Who are we looking for
The Data Governance Lead will lead the design and execution of a Unified Data Governance framework aligned to the enterprise data platform. This role is accountable for establishing consistent governance across data domains, platforms, and data products—ensuring trusted, compliant, and scalable data across the organization.
The role will play a critical leadership position in embedding governance directly into the new data platform—shifting from fragmented, control-based governance to a platform-driven, product-aligned governance model.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Investment Management, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world’s largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.
Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
As a Data Governance Lead, you will -
Data Governance Strategy
Define and execute enterprise data governance strategy aligned with the Unified Data Platform roadmap
Establish governance as a core pillar of enterprise data and AI enablement
Unified Governance Execution
Lead implementation of end-to-end governance across data lifecycle (ingest → transform → consume)
Ensure consistent governance practices across all domains and regions, including Bangalore delivery teams
Data Quality & Operations Alignment
Integrate governance with Data Operations model (issue management, remediation, monitoring)
Define enterprise KPIs/KRIs for governance and data quality performance
Stakeholder & Platform Alignment
Partner with:
Data Platform Engineering
MDM / Reference Data teams
Analytics & AI teams
Drive alignment between governance standards and platform capabilities
Additional Skills
Strong Experience In:
Enterprise Data Platforms (Databricks / Snowflake / MDM ecosystems)
Data Product lifecycle management
Metadata & lineage tools (Collibra or equivalent)
Governance automation and workflow orchestration
Qualifications
Core Experience
10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Strategy
Proven leadership experience managing global teams
Strong background in financial services / asset management (highly preferred)
Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models
Technical & Functional Expertise
Deep knowledge of:
Data Governance frameworks (e.g., DCAM, DAMA)
Data Quality, Metadata, and Lineage management
Master Data Management (MDM) concepts and platforms
Experience with governance and data tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alteryx, etc.)
Strong understanding of data architecture, data models, and taxonomy
Regulatory & Risk Awareness
Familiarity with regulatory expectations (e.g., BCBS 239, data privacy, risk frameworks)
Experience working with audit, compliance, and risk stakeholders
Ability to align governance practices with regulatory and internal control requirements
Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence without authority across business and technology teams
Proven ability to drive organizational change and adoption
Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Finance, or related field
Advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Strategy
- Proven leadership experience managing global teams
- Strong background in financial services / asset management
- Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models
- Experience with Enterprise Data Platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, MDM ecosystems)
- Experience with metadata and lineage tools (Collibra or equivalent)
- Experience with governance and data tools (Collibra, Informatica, Alteryx)
- Deep knowledge of Data Governance frameworks (DCAM, DAMA)
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations (e.g., BCBS 239, data privacy, risk frameworks)
- Experience integrating governance with Data Operations (issue management, remediation, monitoring)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Finance, or related field
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS)
- Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and ability to drive organizational change
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a standout component, highlighted by a 401(k) match described as 100% on the first 6% of base salary. This is positioned as a meaningful offset to less competitive cash compensation for some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off are portrayed as relatively robust, with references to multi-week vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and additional days tied to wellness or volunteering. This breadth is repeatedly treated as a tangible part of total rewards beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits are presented as extensive, including the BeWell program, fitness discounts, onsite or supported health resources, and financial counseling. These offerings are depicted as strengthening the overall benefits proposition even when pay satisfaction is tepid.
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What We Do
At State Street, we partner with institutional investors all over the world to provide comprehensive financial services, including investment management, investment research and trading, and investment servicing. Whether you are an asset manager, asset owner, alternative asset manager, insurance company, pension fund or official institution, you can rely on us to be focused on your challenges. We are committed to doing what it takes to help you perform better — now and in the future
