Data Governance Strategist

The posting, as OneAZ Credit Union wrote it

Join Us in Making an Impact ✨

At OneAZ Credit Union, our success is measured only by yours. We’re here to create lasting change in the lives of our members, our communities, and our team. If you're looking for a career with purpose, where your work truly matters—you've found it!

Who You Are 🧩

You’re impactful, compassionate, and fearless, ready to embrace new challenges and shape the future of financial well-being. You take accountability for our success and thrive in an environment where curiosity is celebrated. If this sounds like you, let’s build something great together.

What You’ll Do 🚀

📍This position will be located at our Corporate Office: 2355 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027

The Data Governance Strategist is responsible for independently leading, developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Credit Union’s enterprise data governance program. As the sole contributor dedicated to data governance, this role serves as the primary program owner and business partner for departments across the Credit Union, driving adoption of data governance standards, strengthening data stewardship practices, and promoting a culture of data quality, compliance, privacy, and responsible data use that best serves our members and associates.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the sole dedicated contributor and accountable owner for the enterprise data governance program, independently managing program priorities, deliverables, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing maturity efforts.
• Develops, maintains, and refines data governance policies, standards, procedures, templates, and program documentation to align with business needs, regulatory expectations, and enterprise risk priorities.
• Maintains the enterprise data inventory, data glossary, ownership records, stewardship assignments, data lineage documentation, and related governance artifacts to support transparency and accountability.
• Leads cross-functional coordination for data governance priorities, strategic initiatives, and enterprise data-related projects, ensuring stakeholders understand objectives, decisions, dependencies, and required actions.
• Evaluates data governance roadmaps, identifies risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges, and develops practical mitigation plans to keep enterprise data governance priorities on track.
• Manages data governance priorities, stakeholder expectations, timelines, and competing deliverables, adjusting plans as needed to support program objectives and enterprise business needs.
• Leads identification, documentation, and escalation of data quality improvement opportunities, anomalies, and recurring issues to strengthen governance controls, reporting reliability, and decision-making.
• Partners with Data and Analytics teams and business units to identify governance-related reporting, data quality, and business intelligence use cases that improve transparency, accountability, and responsible use of enterprise

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eAZ, we’re not just a credit union; we’re a financial trailblazer that passionately cares about inspiring dreams and driving prosperity in the communities we serve. We exist to clear the way for dreamers and doers, aspiring to be the bank for new pioneers.

We are driving change in our communities, constantly improving our products and services so our members and their families can relentlessly pursue their dreams. By embodying our values and living our promise, you’ll be part of a team committed to exceeding expectations and redefining what’s possible.

Additional Notes

Knowingly submitting false information will result in disqualification for consideration of future positions, termination of employment and forfeiture of other rights. Candidates for this position will be required to sign an authorization for OneAZ to conduct a credit and criminal background check, pursuant to procedures in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and any other applicable laws. All candidates will be considered for this position on an individualized basis, in compliance with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Any individual who meets the definition of a mortgage loan originator (MLO) and is employed by a federal agency-regulated institution will need to be registered on the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS). Ensures compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, USA Patriot Act, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The associate understands that the job description is neither complete, nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an associate may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. Complies with all policies and standards. Position grades could fluctuate based on market value.