Principal Data Management (Records Retention/Information Retention)

Posted 13 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL
Remote
Hybrid
89K-149K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
We power a network that helps people achieve a brighter financial future.
The Role
The Principal Data Management role involves designing, developing, and implementing a long-term enterprise data management and governance program. The position requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors to enhance data stewardship, manage metadata, and ensure compliance with data retention policies.
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Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You'll Do
Designs, develops, implements, and sustains a long-term enterprise data management and governance program incorporating industry frameworks, templates, and expert organizations. Accountable for the design, development and implementation of data quality, data stewardship, metadata management, and sensitive data management applications. Builds productive working relationships with the federated data governance groups within the company providing tools, capabilities, and frameworks to evolve the maturity of those federated groups. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
How You'll Do It

  • Partner with internal stakeholders, including business and technology teams, to execute Information/Records retention schedules and disposal requirements
  • Build sustainable processes to ensure disposal requirements are being met across the company.
  • Leads the design, development, implementation and evolution of a long-term enterprise data management and governance program
  • Builds productive working relationships with the federated data governance groups within the company providing tools, capabilities, and frameworks to evolve the maturity of those federated groups
  • Partners with external vendors and industry experts to evolve the data management and governance program using industry frameworks, templates, and expert organizations


Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration and Management, Finance, or related
  • 6+ years of experience in IT work experience, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Quality, or related


Physical And Cognitive Requirements

  • Primarily remain in a stationary position.
  • No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
  • Ability to transport physical objects up to 10 pounds (5 kg).
  • Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
  • Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.


Bonus Points If You Have

  • 8+ years of experience in IT work experience, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Quality, or related
  • Database and technology experience in data management responsibilities, including data classification, retention and disposal, metadata management.


Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov-30-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $91,000.00 to $153,400.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan


Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

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