Business Line Data Governance Lead – Consumer & Business Banking

U.S. Bank

. Lead business-line efforts to identify, document, and maintain critical data assets, reports, data flows, and accountable ownership .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $111,605 - $131,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance, data quality management, and regulatory compliance within the financial services sector. Proficient in leading data quality initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and risk assessment to ensure effective governance practices.

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Data GovernanceData Quality ManagementRisk AssessmentProject ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisMetadata ManagementData Inventory MaintenanceData Quality ValidationDefect RemediationProcess FacilitationRisk/Compliance/Audit KnowledgeFinancial Services RegulationsData Flow Documentation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingNegotiation SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSpreadsheetsDatabasesWord ProcessingPresentation Software

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesData Governance PoliciesRegulatory TrendsBusiness-Line OperationsAudit Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead business-line efforts to identify, document, and maintain critical data assets, reports, data flows, and accountable ownership
Direct maintenance and validation of data inventories, metadata, and lineage documentation
Lead resolution of complex data quality issues and defects, including root cause analysis, risk assessment, corrective action planning, and remediation oversight
Establish and oversee data quality validation approaches
Analyze data quality metrics and trends and present actionable insights to senior stakeholders
Translate enterprise data governance policies, standards, and regulatory expectations into business-line requirements and controls
Lead and monitor critical data identification, attestation, data quality validation, issue management, and defect remediation
Provide independent, risk-based credible challenge regarding governance practices, controls, data handling, and remediation plans
Coordinate responses to attestations, audits, examinations, and related requests
Serve as senior liaison between Enterprise Data Governance and Consumer & Business Banking partners
Advise data owners, stewards, control partners, and leaders on governance requirements and remediation options
Represent the business line in enterprise governance forums and working groups
Influence decisions and secure stakeholder commitment through data-driven analysis and executive-level communication
Lead improvements to governance processes and controls
Contribute to strategic data governance initiatives by defining requirements, coordinating delivery, managing dependencies, and measuring outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically more than eight years of applicable experience
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends
Considerable understanding of business-line operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies
Strong analytical, process facilitation, and project management skills
Effective presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Effective relationship-building and negotiation skills
Proficient computer navigation skills using Microsoft Office applications, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and workplace conduct and safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension