Data Governance Associate, Data Architecture & Governance (New York, NY)

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Data Governance Associate located in New York, NY to support a project in the finance sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 months but may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.

This role will execute data governance processes day-to-day, partnering with business stakeholders and data architects to maintain trusted, well-defined data across our Databricks lakehouse and consumption platforms including DealCloud, Power Apps, and Salesforce. The Data Governance Associate will eventually specialize in specific groups within investment banking, equities, and wealth management to better represent the business’s nuanced needs in the broader Data Governance program.

Specific Qualifications

• 3–6 years in data governance, data management, business analysis, or related roles within financial services, consulting, or other data-heavy environments.
• Familiarity with data governance concepts, including policies, stewardship models, data quality management, and issue-management processes.
• Exposure to CRM or deal management platforms (e.g., DealCloud, Salesforce) and modern data environments (e.g., Databricks) is a plus.
• Proficiency in SQL to investigate data issues, run ad hoc analyses, and validate data quality rules.
• Comfortable working with data in tools such as Databricks / jupyter notebooks, Excel, and BI tools.
• Proficiency in Python for basic automation, data wrangling, profiling, cleansing, and validation is preferred.
• Prior exposure to investment banking, equities, or wealth management preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with a strong bias toward follow-through and closing out issues.

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

🌍 Global impact – 19 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe

🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting

🤝 300+ trusted client partners

Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Tech careers should be for everyone. With 80+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.

Additional Considerations

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.