Data Steward I (US)

Data Steward I

The Data Steward I provides data governance expertise, business leadership, and leads on day-to-day data governance and activities. Appointed as a Data Steward for their business, providing oversight and challenge for data-related activities. May also play a role in supporting the data strategy of the Business.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Standard Business Hours EST

Depth & Scope:

• Subject matter expert level professional role requiring in-depth knowledge / expertise with respect to data governance and data asset risk management for a given business line and working knowledge of broader related areas
• Analyzes current and emerging data related risks in day-to-day activities, operations, products and services within the Business, to ensure activities are within TD's Risk Appetite and policies
• Governs and manages data under their stewardship, acting as a focal point for data governance within the Line of Business
• Ensures their Line of Business (LOB) adheres to data related policies, standards and meets requirements set out by the Enterprise Data and Information Management Policy and Standards
• Creates, designs, implements, and maintains LOB-specific processes, templates, and appropriate mitigating controls, to support enterprise data policy and standards and ensure effective management and control of LOB data
• Ensures data-related activities are compliant with applicable laws and regulations
• Provides 1st line oversight of LOB data management activities
• Escalates data risks and issues and analyzes and provides advice to business owners in developing and implementing action plans for data risk mitigation and issue resolution
• Works in partnership with control partners to protect the Bank's data assets
• Creates and delivers training programs and tools, and provides advice, to ensure the governance and oversight of data
• Helps define the Line of Business data strategy
• Promotes a strong data risk management culture
• Acts as a subject matter expert within their own area of specialty or a resource for others
• Leads projects of moderately to complex risks and resource requirements
• Contributes to setting standards within area of expertise
• Solves complex problems requiring analysis of multiple variables, including consultation with multiple stakeholders
• Uses advanced methods to contribute to new solutions and recommend standards against which others will operate
• Impacts a range of functional programs and operations across own and related teams
• Analyzes guidelines, standards, policies and results of analysis to inform decision making at senior levels
• Builds stakeholder alignment in leading projects and activities; may provide process and subject matter advice at senior levels
• Works independently as the senior technical lead and guides others within area of expertise
• Analyzes and leads problem resolution for complex issues at all levels
• Participates in project meetings/working sessions to provide advice on data governance requirements
• Independently completes data impact assessments and provides direct input to project teams in how to appropriately safeguard and manage data
• Performs data quality analysis and assessment for critical business data and reports breaches through risk escalation forums
• Analyzes key business processes for the appropriate level of data controls, and advises on additional/revised controls if applicable
• Analyzes and documents metadata to support adherence to internal requirements and external regulatory requirements
• Manages data risk across lifecycle of data element (production, movement and consumption) i.e., pRCSA review and approval
• Establishes and maintains thought leadership of data driven considerations within the LOB as well as other 1B functions
• Influences business to continuously review for emerging risks and provides advice on possible regulatory implications of risks and issues
• Proficiency in working across stakeholder teams to reach consensus on various topics in support of sound data management practices
• Analyzes business processes that are causing data quality issues and determines root cause for issues and business processes to prevent future issues
• Determines appropriate rules to evaluate the data quality at a data element level
• Works directly with senior members of project teams to confirm data governance requirements are delivered
• Provides input in how data management policies are operationalized within the line of business
• Analyzes key business processes for robustness of data controls and advises on changes/enhancements
• Advises on issues/challenges that should be taken into account within future business objectives
• Performs in-depth root cause analysis for data quality issues on behalf of management and stakeholder teams

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or technical certificate
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficient knowledge of data governance/data management practices, enterprise data policy, standards & strategy
• Proficient knowledge of M&A due diligence process, LOB data strategy, data risk management, and data life cycle management
• Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends
• Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques
• Skill in mentoring/coaching others
• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operational Risk experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Data governance surrounding projects & data issues, governance control, and risk
• Familiarity with KPI's and metrics
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Superb communication skills (written and verbal)

Physical Requirements:

• Domestic Travel Occasional
• International Travel Never
• Performing sedentary work Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds Occasional
• Sitting Continuous
• Standing Occasional
• Walking Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) Never
• Squatting Occasional
• Bending Occasional
• Kneeling Never
• Crawling Never
• Climbing Never
• Reaching overhead Never
• Reaching forward Occasional
• Pushing Never
• Pulling Never
• Twisting Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.