Director – Enterprise Data Governance Operations

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Reporting to the Head of Data Enablement, the Director, Enterprise Data Governance Operations is a key role in the Global Data Office responsible for managing Equifax’s implementation of data compliance and governance controls for our core data platforms. This role will work in partnership with the first line of defense in Information Security, Privacy, Risk and Compliance, as well as with technology teams to develop and improve data compliance and oversight capabilities and operations. They will focus on process automation, continuous improvement and use of innovative technology solutions to protect, monitor and limit the use of sensitive data. 

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can build the strategy, frameworks, policies, processes, automation and reporting from the ground up. 

Equifax has a hybrid work schedule that allows for 2 days of remote work (Monday and Friday), with 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) every week.

This role reports to our office in Alpharetta, Georgia. 

This position does not offer immigration sponsorship (current or future) including F-1 STEM OPT extension support. 

This is a direct-hire role and is not open to C2C or vendors.

What you’ll do

• Support development, socialization, and execution of a Second Line Data Governance strategy, in close partnership with first line of defense teams.

• Develop and drive policies, processes, and standards associated with data assets.

• Alignment and standardization of data stewardship roles and responsibilities.

• Development and coordination of technology strategy to enable preventative and detective Data Governance controls, with a focus on process automation.

• Creation and ongoing support of cross-functional policy making teams.

• Organizational alignment of implementation responsibilities.

• Work closely with enterprise and business unit stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise business plans and strategic initiatives. Lead the design and launch of a global Center of Excellence (CoE) for data governance to drive alignment and consistency.

• Provide subject matter expert support in all aspects of Data Governance, including business process controls and ongoing monitoring and surveillance of sensitive data.

• Align and influence direction for data discovery and data inventory management, including process and technical oversight of data inventory automation activities.

• Manage program metrics and reporting which includes reports and readouts to Leadership.

• Research industry trends and key market information for continuous program improvement; and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance user experience, and optimize governance operations.

• Continually seek to improve the knowledge, skills, professionalism and productivity of the team by providing training, guidance, coaching and feedback as a senior individual contributor and hands on leader, driving results through influence, collaboration and strategic vision without direct team management.

• Key Skills: -

  • Specialized depth and breadth of expertise to operate independently and provide informal leadership to others with knowledge of global and regional data sharing and privacy laws and regulations, and a strong understanding of data governance frameworks and principles. 

  • Uses sophisticated critical thinking skills, leading others to solve complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify innovation solutions.

  • Makes decisions guided by policies in nonstandard situations that impact the achievement of customer, operational, or project objectives.

  • Forecasts and plans resource requirements for complex projects or initiatives.

What experience you need

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Management, Information Security, Privacy, Risk Management or related discipline required; equivalent experience will be considered.

• 7-10 years of experience in data governance operations, technology risk management, information security, or related roles with demonstrated leadership experience.

• Experience working with financial services or other regulated data.

• Demonstrated experience with data and technology risk management process and control design.

• Demonstrated experience with data control monitoring, oversight and governance operations.

• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience with data and information protection tools (Privacera, BigID, Varonis, ForcePoint etc.), and leveraging those tools to control and support data privacy and security capabilities.

• Experience working with cloud data platforms.

• Familiarity working with global and regional teams and with global data sharing and privacy laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of data structures and controls (segregation, tokenization, etc.) that maximize integration and compliant use.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What could set you apart

• Experience with SQL, BI tools and Google Cloud Data Analytics Platform.

• Experience leveraging design thinking and agile methodologies and tools to drive collaborative execution.

• Experience with or technical aptitude for designing and evangelizing advanced privacy methods (e.g., synthetic data, differential privacy, etc.)

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We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Primary Location:

USA-Atlanta JV White

Function:

Function - Security Governance and Compliance

Schedule:

Full time