Manager, Data Governance

Job title: Manager, Data Governance in Manhattan, NY at GEICO

Company: GEICO

Job description: Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving data management practices? Join our team as our Manager, Data Governance, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening GEICO’s Data Governance framework, managing Data Governance operationalization and improving data quality across the organization. In this role, you will be a part of Controls, Compliance, Risk and Audit (CCRA) organization, and leverage your expertise to promote data governance and data centric culture across the organization, enabling data-driven analytics, informed business decisions and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join GEICO, manage data risk and help shape the future of our organization.ResponsibilitiesData Governance:

• Develop, maintain and implement policies for data governance.


• Collaborate with key stakeholders across business, data engineering team, data product team, control officers to implement and operationalize data governance.


• Measure, report and monitor the implementation of data management practices.


• Foster data governance culture, provide training and guidance to employees.


• Any other data governance initiatives and priorities.

Data Quality and Data Defect Management:

• Develop data quality requirements and proactively identify opportunities for data quality improvement.


• Collaborate with business, data owners, data stewards, data engineers, technology and other stakeholders to identify data quality issues.


• Responsible for data defect process including intake, triage, root cause identification, resolution, monitoring and reporting to keep track of the entire process.


• Facilitate and manage the relevant forums.

Record Retention:

• Develop, maintain and implement record retention policies, procedures and schedule to align with industry standards, legal and regulatory requirements.


• Manage record retention reporting across the company on compliance with record retention requirements.


• Responsible for record retention as the Record Coordinator for Compliance, Control and Risk (CCR).

QualificationsBasic Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Data Governance framework, Data Management practices and Data Quality improvement.


• Knowledge of Governance, Risk & Controls (GRC) Frameworks and best practices.


• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, business or relevant experience.


• 8 + years of expertise in data governance, data management, data quality, privacy, risk management, internal controls and/or regulatory compliance.


• Attention to detail, organized, critical thinking, excellent communication, stakeholder and project management skills.


• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment with competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in information systems, computer science, business or relevant experience.


• Proficiency and experience in data analytics, data visualization tools and audit


• Data Governance experience in insurance organization


• Professional certification (DCAM, CDMP, CIPP)

Annual Salary $121,975.00 - $189,625.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.The GEICO Pledge:Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.


• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.


• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.


• In office and remote opportunities, as well as our signature GEICO Flex program, offering the ability to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

Expected salary: $121975 - 189625 per year

Location: Manhattan, NY

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