Job Description

Join Us in Making an Impact

At OneAZ Credit Union, our success is measured only by yours. We're here to create lasting change in the lives of our members, our communities, and our team. If you're looking for a career with purpose, where your work truly matters-you've found it!

Who You Are

You're impactful, compassionate, and fearless, ready to embrace new challenges and shape the future of financial well-being. You take accountability for our success and thrive in an environment where curiosity is celebrated. If this sounds like you, let's build something great together.

What You'll Do

This position will be located at our Corporate Office: 2355 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027

The Data Governance Lead plays a key role in leading the development and execution of the credit union's data governance strategy. This role will champion best practices in data management, drive the implementation of governance policies and standards, and ensure consistent, compliant, and secure use of data across the organization.

• Lead the Data Governance Council, coordinating efforts across departments including Data Analytics, Information Security, Risk & Compliance, Legal, and Technology.
• Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, security, and accessibility.
• Identify gaps in current data policies, data quality, ownership, and compliance practices; drive initiatives to close those gaps.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance and Legal to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal risk frameworks.
• Collaborate with Data and Infrastructure teams to evaluate and implement data governance tools and platforms, ensuring technical enablement of governance practices.
• Work with Data Stewards and business units to enforce data governance policies, monitor compliance, and resolve data-related issues.
• Support change management and training initiatives to promote data literacy and accountability across the credit union.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of a centralized policy and metadata repository.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in data governance practices.
• Provide regular reporting to execute leadership on governance progress, issues, and performance metrics.

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The associate understands that the job description is neither complete, nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an associate may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. Complies with all policies and standards. Position grades could fluctuate based on market value.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, or a related field Required
• Master's Degree Preferred
• 5 to 8 years of similar or related experience in data governance or data management Required.
• Previous experience in financial services or regulated environment Preferred
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, data lineage, data quality, and compliance.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams or councils.
• Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation) and cloud platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, AWS).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and data privacy/security standards.
• DCAM, CDMP or similar certifications Required

Not sure if you meet every requirement? That's okay. We believe great talent comes from all backgrounds and experiences. At OneAZ, we value potential, passion, and purpose. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe in our mission, we encourage you to join our Talent Community

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous paid time off: paid holidays, floating holidays, personal days, vacation days, plus sick time
• Low-cost Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Paid childcare assistance
• Award-winning 401K
• Gym fee reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• ...and much more. Explore all the details in our comprehensive Benefits Booklet
• Target hiring range $95K-$118K (Depending on experience and prior to any incentives this position is eligible for)

Why Join OneAZ?

At OneAZ, we're not just a credit union; we're a financial trailblazer that passionately cares about inspiring dreams and driving prosperity in the communities we serve. We exist to clear the way for dreamers and doers, aspiring to be the bank for new pioneers.

We are driving change in our communities, constantly improving our products and services so our members and their families can relentlessly pursue their dreams. By embodying our values and living our promise, you'll be part of a team committed to exceeding expectations and redefining what's possible.

Additional Notes:

Candidates for this position will be required to sign an authorization for OneAZ to conduct a credit and criminal background check, pursuant to procedures in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and any other applicable laws. All candidates will be considered for this position on an individualized basis, in compliance with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Ensures compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, USA Patriot Act, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The associate understands that the job description is neither complete, nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an associate may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. Complies with all policies and standards. Position grades could fluctuate based on market value.

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