Data Governance Lead

Credigy’s Data Science & Analytics team turns data into decisions, and trusted decisions start with trusted data. As our Data Governance Lead, you’ll shape how the organization defines, protects, and uses its data, building the foundation that powers our analytics, models, and AI initiatives. If you’re bold enough to set the standard, curious about how data really flows, and supportive of the people who depend on it, you’ll thrive here.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.

About the Role

As a leader on the Data Science & Analytics team, you’ll advance Credigy’s enterprise data governance strategy and make it real in day-to-day practice. You’ll partner with business, technology, and data and analytics teams to improve data quality, transparency, and accountability. You’ll also drive adoption of governance practices across the organization. Your work will support data and model operations, analytics, and AI initiatives, so the data behind them is reliable and scalable. Success means colleagues across Credigy know who owns their data, trust what it tells them, and can see where it came from.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation, procurement, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise data governance solutions and supporting tools.
• Own the Enterprise Data Glossary, continuously enhancing it while establishing clear data ownership and stewardship responsibilities across the business.
• Build and maintain the Enterprise Data Quality Repository, including data quality rules, issue tracking, remediation, and monitoring.
• Establish and maintain enterprise data lineage, giving teams transparency into data sources, transformations, dependencies, and downstream consumption.
• Drive adoption of the Data Governance Policy and standards, coordinating recurring Data Governance Committee meetings, monitoring key governance metrics, and following through on actions. Partner with technology and business stakeholders on the enterprise data roles and permissions strategy so access to data is appropriate and well governed.
• Partner with data and model operations, analytics, and AI teams to ensure the data, metadata, quality, lineage, and governance foundation supports reliable, scalable use cases.
• Manage third-party data solutions, including evaluating new providers, overseeing implementation, addressing data usage considerations, and maintaining vendor relationships and external data integration.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, metadata management, or a related area
• Experience implementing and operationalizing enterprise data governance practices and solutions
• Strong knowledge of data governance concepts, including data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata, lineage, and access governance
• Experience with Snowflake, SQL, Azure, GitHub, and third-party data governance platforms
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to translate governance requirements into practical business and technical processes

Preferred:

• Financial services experience

The Credigy Experience

Credigy offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna — with Credigy covering a significant portion of premiums — plus STD, LTD, and basic life insurance at no cost to you. You’ll also have access to a 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, paid parental leave, volunteer time off through Credigy Cares, and a range of workplace perks designed to support how you work best — from a thoughtfully equipped office environment to the technology and tools that help you do your best work. Beyond the benefits, you’ll join a team recognized year-over-year as a Top Workplace nationally and in Atlanta, with a personalized Flex Werk program, real opportunities for career growth, and a culture built around people who are bold, curious, and supportive — plus the chance to build the data governance foundation that Credigy’s analytics and AI will rely on for years to come.

A Note to Applicants

If this role excites you but you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative spirit just as much as direct experience.

Where & How You’ll Work

This role is based at Credigy’s corporate headquarters in Norcross, GA. From day one, you’ll work with your manager to build a personalized flexibility arrangement through Credigy’s Flex Werk program — because we believe the best work happens when people have the support and autonomy to work in a way that works for them.

About Credigy

Founded in 2001, Credigy is a global specialty finance company with flexibility across the capital structure to acquire or finance a broad range of consumer assets. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada (NBC) and our $9.1B+ portfolio represents 400+ deals and $32B+ in total investments life-to-date. We are the partner of choice when financial institutions face complex challenges and strategic changes. If you haven’t heard of us yet, we’re okay with that — we focus on serving our business partners, not making a name for ourselves.

We are proud of our people-first company culture that has been recognized year-over-year as a Top Workplace both in Atlanta and nationally. What matters to you, matters to us so we go beyond the usual benefits to offer meaningful perks that support professional growth, personal connection, and a life outside the office. Early in the hiring process, we partner with you on our innovative, personalized flexible work program to maximize compatibility between your needs and the business from day one. Our priority is hiring top talent and helping you create a career you love.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Credigy is a workplace that is free of discrimination and full of opportunity. We prioritize diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and we are dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring, and employment practices. Authenticity goes a long way at Credigy, and we get excited about the privilege of hiring people from diverse backgrounds. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and commit to ensuring all applicants and employees are considered based on their qualifications and merit, without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We expect each employee to support this policy in our daily operations and we do not tolerate discriminatory practices or harassment in any form. No matter how you identify, or what background or industry you come from, we welcome you and feel honored you are considering opportunities at Credigy.