Job Title: Data Governance Lead, Vice President

Location: Bangalore

Department: Data, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

Who are we looking for

The Data Governance Lead will lead the design and execution of a Unified Data Governance framework aligned to the enterprise data platform. This role is accountable for establishing consistent governance across data domains, platforms, and data products—ensuring trusted, compliant, and scalable data across the organization.

The role will play a critical leadership position in embedding governance directly into the new data platform—shifting from fragmented, control-based governance to a platform-driven, product-aligned governance model.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Investment Management, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world’s largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As a Data Governance Lead, you will -

Data Governance Strategy

• Define and execute enterprise data governance strategy aligned with the Unified Data Platform roadmap

• Establish governance as a core pillar of enterprise data and AI enablement

Unified Governance Execution

• Lead implementation of end-to-end governance across data lifecycle (ingest → transform → consume)

• Ensure consistent governance practices across all domains and regions, including Bangalore delivery teams

Data Quality & Operations Alignment

• Integrate governance with Data Operations model (issue management, remediation, monitoring)

• Define enterprise KPIs/KRIs for governance and data quality performance

Stakeholder & Platform Alignment

• Partner with:

  • Data Platform Engineering

  • MDM / Reference Data teams

  • Analytics & AI teams

• Drive alignment between governance standards and platform capabilities

Additional Skills

Strong Experience In:

• Enterprise Data Platforms (Databricks / Snowflake / MDM ecosystems)

• Data Product lifecycle management

• Metadata & lineage tools (Collibra or equivalent)

• Governance automation and workflow orchestration

Qualifications

Core Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Strategy

• Proven leadership experience managing global teams

• Strong background in financial services / asset management (highly preferred)

• Experience implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Deep knowledge of:

  • Data Governance frameworks (e.g., DCAM, DAMA)

  • Data Quality, Metadata, and Lineage management

  • Master Data Management (MDM) concepts and platforms

• Experience with governance and data tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alteryx, etc.)

• Strong understanding of data architecture, data models, and taxonomy

Regulatory & Risk Awareness

• Familiarity with regulatory expectations (e.g., BCBS 239, data privacy, risk frameworks)

• Experience working with audit, compliance, and risk stakeholders

• Ability to align governance practices with regulatory and internal control requirements

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to influence without authority across business and technology teams

• Proven ability to drive organizational change and adoption

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Finance, or related field

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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