Data Governance Lead, 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 Lead 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 design and oversee the firm’s data governance framework, stewardship model, and data quality approach across investment banking, equities, and wealth management businesses. The Data Governance Lead will work closely with data architects, business stakeholders, and technology teams to ensure trusted, well-defined data for reporting and analytics across our Databricks lakehouse and consumption platforms including CRM, Management reporting, Data Science teams, and GenAI.

Specific Qualifications

• 6–8 years in data governance, data management, or closely related roles within financial services.
• Strong understanding of data governance concepts, including policies, stewardship models, data quality management, and issue-management processes.
• Familiarity with CRM and deal management platforms (e.g., DealCloud, Salesforce) and modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks or similar).
• Strong 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 strongly preferred.
• Prior exposure to investment banking, equities, or private markets data strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to lead cross-functional discussions and influence senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to balance strategic framework design with hands-on governance execution.

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.