Head of Data Management - Managing Director (NY)

The role

The Head of Data Management will define and execute the enterprise data management strategy and operating model. This leader will oversee Data Operations, advance data governance and quality, and work to commercialize proprietary data assets.

What you will do

• Define and execute KBRA's enterprise data management strategy and operating model.
• Lead and develop the Data Operations organization.
• Manage day-to-day operational delivery, service levels, controls, escalation and capacity planning.
• Establish standards for the organization, classification, definition, ownership, and lifecycle management of KBRA data.
• Mature KBRA’s data governance and data quality programs.
• Establish and maintain an enterprise data-domain model.
• Partner with Engineering and Product on data architecture and metadata management.
• Ensure ratings-related data management processes meet regulatory and audit expectations.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for regulators and auditors.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities to commercialize proprietary data assets.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 15+ years of experience in data management, data strategy, data operations, data governance, or related disciplines.
• Significant leadership experience building and managing data teams and capabilities.
• Experience within financial services, capital markets, ratings, financial data, or another data-intensive industry.
• Experience operating within a regulated environment and working with risk, compliance, audit, or regulatory stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience establishing enterprise data governance, stewardship, and data quality programs.
• Experience with master data management, reference data, metadata management, taxonomy/ontology management, or data quality platforms.
• Experience developing data operating models, standards, policies, and ownership frameworks.
• Strong understanding of modern data platforms, integration patterns, data lineage, and data lifecycle management.
• Experience evaluating and managing third-party data providers and data licensing relationships.
• Experience identifying or developing opportunities to commercialize data products or proprietary datasets.
• Demonstrated experience building or materially transforming an enterprise data-management capability.

Nice to have

• Experience preparing enterprise data for artificial intelligence, machine learning, semantic search, or other advanced analytical use cases

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office)
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

About the company

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO.