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About the Role

Develop and maintain a comprehensive data management vision for Hudson Valley Credit Union, establishing strategic roadmaps for data governance that align with organizational goals and maximize member value. Chair and facilitate the Data Governance Committee and Working Groups. Align governance priorities to strategic initiatives and risk management expectations. Coordinate data ownership and stewardship networks across lines of business, ensuring clear accountability for data quality, access, and issue resolution. Engage with data stakeholders across departments, facilitating communication and collaboration to ensure the effective implementation of data governance standards and promote a culture of data stewardship.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and implement a robust data governance framework tailored to Hudson Valley Credit Union’s strategic objectives, including developing policies, standards, and best practices.
Conduct ongoing assessments of data maturity in partnership with selected vendors and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment with industry-recognized frameworks such as DMBOK.
Establish and oversee a data stewardship program by working closely with data owners, engineers, and business units to uphold high standards of data quality, transparency, and ethical data use.
Serve as the primary liaison to AI Governance and product teams, ensuring data governance initiatives support responsible and compliant AI/ML, GenAI, and Agentic AI development and deployment.
Continuously monitor, measure, and enhance data governance activities to drive measurable improvements, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining the integrity and security of organizational data.
Guide teams in the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable data solutions that support AI/ML applications, leveraging expertise in data architecture, data management, and governance technologies.
Oversee metadata management, business glossary development, and data lineage documentation to reduce ambiguity and rework, improving visibility into custom fields, downstream impacts, and source-to-target mappings.
Oversee the full lifecycle of data assets, from acquisition to retirement, ensuring best practices for data quality, security, and integrity.
Identify and document critical data elements, establish controls and monitoring, and develop reconciliation and certification processes for key reporting including finance and regulatory use cases.
Champion responsible data practices, embedding compliance, ethical standards, and governance throughout all data management processes.
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address data privacy, regulatory obligations, and ethical considerations.
Prioritize the needs of clients, members, and internal stakeholders in all data-related initiatives, leveraging research and analytics to enhance the impact of data-driven solutions.
Stay current with advancements in data governance, data ethics, and evolving regulatory landscapes, promoting professional development and fostering innovation.
Track and report governance KPIs including definition adoption rates, data quality trends, certification coverage, access compliance, issue resolution cycle time, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Present governance progress and escalations to senior leadership.
Serve as the data governance liaison to the Chief AI Officer, ensuring data governance foundations support responsible AI/ML development.
Coordinate with the AI governance program on shared policies, risk frameworks, and data readiness requirements.
Establish and maintain governance policies and operating procedures covering data ownership and stewardship, data issue management, change impact assessment, data retention, and certification of key reports.
Support compliance, audit readiness, and regulatory alignment (NCUA, GLBA, FFIEC, etc.).
Adhere to all Credit Union policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements.
Participate in all required and recommended training and development including, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act training (BSA).
Participate on Credit Union teams, projects and strategic initiatives.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Embrace and apply HVCU’s guiding principles to all activities and responsibilities, including the Credit Union’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, Employee and Member Value Propositions, Sales and Service Model, and commitment to Lean Six Sigma practices.
Support the Credit Union’s initiatives by demonstrating teamwork and professionalism.
Responsible for regular and predictable attendance including punctuality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Cybersecurity, Data Science or related field required.
NIST AI RMF Training or Certificate preferred.
DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), DGSP (Data Governance and Stewardship Professional), or equivalent data governance certification preferred.
Minimum 5 years Experience in data governance or data-related leadership roles required.

Skills

Data governance
Data management
Data architecture
AI/ML
GenAI
Agentic AI
Metadata management
Business glossary development
Data lineage documentation
Data quality
Data security
Data privacy
Regulatory compliance
Risk management
Lean Six Sigma

Location

Hudson Valley

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

Base & Variable Pay Structures
Paid Personal, Holiday & Volunteer Time Off
Professional Development & Training
Student Loan Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k) With Employer Match & Non-Elective Employer Contribution
Life, Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurances
Discounted Loan Rates & Fees

About the Company

Join a team where your growth matters. At Hudson Valley Credit Union, we offer a supportive, community-focused culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact. Come be part of a Great Place to Work!

Equal Opportunity

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union is an AA/EEO employer committed to equal opportunity and employee diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.