Data Governance Analyst
full-time•Newark, Charlotte•$70k - $130k
About this role
DATA GOVERNANCE ANALYST
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Data Governance Associate works within Data Governance function to perform activities to support a successful CNB-wide data governance and data quality management functions across CNB business areas. This is accomplished through implementation of data standards, procedures, data governance oversight, and other solutions. Actively engage and partner with business data stewards, data owners, data custodians, and IT teams.
Risk Management Division
This is a great opportunity to grow your career with a stable and expanding organization as a member of City National's Risk Management team. The focus is on ensuring business activities remain safe, compliant and well-positioned for future opportunity and sustainable growth.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Perform analysis on different data governance functions and projects.
- Execution of the Data Governance responsibilities and interact with data stewards
- Coordinate with CNB data stewards to create / document data controls, identify definitions, define data quality rules, and other related attributes for management of critical data and reports.
- Maintain latest versions of data office documents on the SharePoint including the data policy.
- Actively monitor data quality rules and measures compliance to the data policy for critical data and reports.
- Maintain ongoing communication with data stewards to ensure timely communication of critical data issues and resolution.
- Monitor data stewards, in each line of business, to ensure consistent use and maintenance of data quality rules, calculations, authorized data sources, and references (for critical data and reports).
- Utilize the data office tools to collect key indicators for measuring LOB data governance adoption.
- Maintain data governance activities, issue logs, and resolutions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Execute a reliable second-line-of defense process via documented processes, controls, templates, and rigors
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Must-Have*
- Bachelor's Degree preferably in Information Systems or Business Administration
- Minimum 1 year of experience with providing data analysis and related operations
- Minimum 1 year of project management and coordination experience
- Minimum 1 year of consultancy and facilitation skills
- Experience working with reporting detailed set of tasks and organization of activities.
Skills and Knowledge
- Experience with regulatory reporting and/or credit risk analytics preferred.
- Familiarity with operational and support environment issues.
- Must be driven, operationally savvy, action-oriented who continually strives for improvement.
- Strong critical thinking ability and problem resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently with light to moderate independent analyses.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal/written communication skills and strong project management skills.
- Thorough knowledge and operational skills in the Data Governance
- Thorough knowledge of personal computers and various software packages, including Excel and Word.
- Masters Degree in a finance or related field is a plus.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Compensation
Starting base salary: $70,000 - $130,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
- Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
- Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
- Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
- Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
- Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
- Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement
Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.
ABOUT US
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
What you'll do
- The Data Governance Analyst will perform analysis on various data governance functions and projects while coordinating with data stewards to create and document data controls. They will also monitor data quality rules and maintain communication with data stewards to resolve critical data issues.
About City National Bank
City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $93 billion in assets as of July 31, 2025. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $106 billion in client investment assets. City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2024 alone, the company made charitable contributions of nearly $10 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves.
*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.
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What does City National Bank pay for a Data Governance Analyst?
City National Bank offers a competitive compensation package for the Data Governance Analyst role. The salary range is USD 70k - 130k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Data Governance Analyst do at City National Bank?
As a Data Governance Analyst at City National Bank, you will: the Data Governance Analyst will perform analysis on various data governance functions and projects while coordinating with data stewards to create and document data controls. They will also monitor data quality rules and maintain communication with data stewards to resolve critical data issues..
Is the Data Governance Analyst position at City National Bank remote?
The Data Governance Analyst position at City National Bank is based in Newark, New Jersey, United States and Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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