As an Executive Director in Data Management Strategy within the Firmwide Chief Data Office (CDO), you will be responsible for defining and articulating a comprehensive data strategy that defines how the Firm will unlock value from data by making it AI-ready. You will lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives/projects to develop actionable business plans for implementing standards, adopting operating models, developing new products and platforms, building a data first culture, and driving governance. Initiatives will include areas such data products, metadata strategy and data publishing.
Job Responsibilities
- Define the Chief Data Office vision and target state strategy, including actionable business plans
- Establish the scope and prioritization of data management initiatives
- Apply structured problem-solving and design thinking to address top strategic priorities
- Collect, synthesize, analyze and present project data and findings
- Conduct creative analyses to identify issues and formulate recommendations
- Develop strategic presentations for internal and external audiences
- Perform competitor/industry research leveraging both public and non-public sources
- Monitor industry trends and share insightful reports and analyses with the broader team and senior executives
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 10+ years of industry experience with a strong data, analytics or product background
- Diverse problem solving experience from a premier management consulting firm, Technology firm, a banking division (M&A, Coverage, Capital Markets, Equity Research, Consumer Banking), or another internal Strategy group
- An outstanding ability to analyze problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and work under pressure
- Strong interpersonal leadership and influencing skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience/ Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or other related area
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience and technical knowledge of data management and governance, big data platforms, or data architecture is strongly preferred
- MBA and/or advanced degree from a top-tier program