U.S. Bank
Data Strategy and Data Governance Leader
U.S. Bank, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
1. Data Governance & Compliance
• HR data domain owner expected to coordinate with the Enterprise Data Governance and Strategy team, lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive HR data governance framework ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including data privacy regulations (GDPR, CPRA, etc.), and collaborate with compliance and legal teams to manage risks.
• Oversee data quality management, including the design and execution of processes for data testing, production monitoring, and metadata management.
• Monitor HR data assets to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and corporate governance policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remediate data quality issues and improve data governance processes.
2. Information Security
• Oversee the HR data security strategy, ensuring appropriate access controls, data encryption, and protection of sensitive information.
• Partner with the Information Security team to assure policies area aligned with controls to mitigate data risks and respond to cybersecurity threats.
• Develop and enforce policies for secure data sharing and collaboration both within the organization and with third-party vendors.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations regarding data storage, usage, and retention.
3. Data Architecture & Infrastructure
• Partner with engineering teams for optimal design of the HR data architecture to ensure scalability, efficiency, and integration across systems.
• Support the data needs for the organization through the support of HR data infrastructure, including cloud-based platforms and data lakes, that assures the proper integration of data sources to support reporting and analytics.
• Drive the strategy for data accessibility, leveraging emerging technologies to enable timely data insights and decision-making.
Skills/Competencies:
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic mindset to develop long-term data strategies that align with HR and corporate goals.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks, security protocols, and modern data architecture tools.
• Collaboration: Ability to work in a matrixed environment, partnering with business, risk, compliance, and technology teams.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess data risks, analyze large datasets, and deliver actionable insights.
• Communication: Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data topics to a variety of stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Significant demonstrated experience in data governance, data security, or data architecture roles, preferably within HR or financial services.
• Extensive experience managing compliance and risk in a data-intensive environment.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and information security best practices.
• Expertise in HR systems, data architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certifications in data management, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).
• Experience with cloud-based platforms, digital transformation, and data migration projects.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants) .
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
EEO is the Law
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) EEO poster.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://careers.usbank.com/verification-of-eligibility-for-employment) .
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $165,325.00 - $194,500.00 - $213,950.00
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
1. Data Governance & Compliance
• HR data domain owner expected to coordinate with the Enterprise Data Governance and Strategy team, lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive HR data governance framework ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including data privacy regulations (GDPR, CPRA, etc.), and collaborate with compliance and legal teams to manage risks.
• Oversee data quality management, including the design and execution of processes for data testing, production monitoring, and metadata management.
• Monitor HR data assets to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and corporate governance policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remediate data quality issues and improve data governance processes.
2. Information Security
• Oversee the HR data security strategy, ensuring appropriate access controls, data encryption, and protection of sensitive information.
• Partner with the Information Security team to assure policies area aligned with controls to mitigate data risks and respond to cybersecurity threats.
• Develop and enforce policies for secure data sharing and collaboration both within the organization and with third-party vendors.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations regarding data storage, usage, and retention.
3. Data Architecture & Infrastructure
• Partner with engineering teams for optimal design of the HR data architecture to ensure scalability, efficiency, and integration across systems.
• Support the data needs for the organization through the support of HR data infrastructure, including cloud-based platforms and data lakes, that assures the proper integration of data sources to support reporting and analytics.
• Drive the strategy for data accessibility, leveraging emerging technologies to enable timely data insights and decision-making.
Skills/Competencies:
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic mindset to develop long-term data strategies that align with HR and corporate goals.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks, security protocols, and modern data architecture tools.
• Collaboration: Ability to work in a matrixed environment, partnering with business, risk, compliance, and technology teams.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess data risks, analyze large datasets, and deliver actionable insights.
• Communication: Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data topics to a variety of stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Significant demonstrated experience in data governance, data security, or data architecture roles, preferably within HR or financial services.
• Extensive experience managing compliance and risk in a data-intensive environment.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and information security best practices.
• Expertise in HR systems, data architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certifications in data management, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).
• Experience with cloud-based platforms, digital transformation, and data migration projects.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants) .
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
EEO is the Law
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) EEO poster.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://careers.usbank.com/verification-of-eligibility-for-employment) .
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $165,325.00 - $194,500.00 - $213,950.00
U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.