Hiring: Index Governance Data Leader Company: Nasdaq Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:26:25 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Change Management, Project Management About the job Experience: •12+ years of experience in financial services, with significant exposure to data governance, data management, or data controls in complex production environments. Required Skills: •Own and evolve the data governance framework across the Index Data Lifecycle, ensuring clear accountability for data assets, processes, and controls across all contributing teams. •Act as the central coordination point for data governance efforts, facilitating cross-functional working groups to align stakeholders on standards, process improvements, and implementation priorities. •Design and maintain executive-level governance reporting — including dashboards, summaries, and briefing materials — to provide clear visibility into data controls, issues, and remediation status for senior management and governing bodies. •Identify data risks, control gaps, and lifecycle dependencies; partner with stakeholders to develop and execute remediation plans with discipline and accountability. •Lead data governance initiatives and change management efforts, ensuring process or control changes are assessed, approved, documented, and communicated with rigor. •Support internal audits, regulatory inquiries, and external reviews by providing transparent documentation and clear evidence of data governance practices. Qualifications: •8–12+ years of experience in financial services, with significant exposure to data governance, data management, or data controls in complex production environments. •Demonstrated ability to operate across multiple functions and influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority. •Demonstrated success in documenting and operationalizing governance frameworks, process controls, and accountability structures. •Solid experience leading or supporting project management across cross-functional teams, including managing scope, milestones, and dependencies. •Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a record of producing executive-level reporting and presentations for senior leadership and governance committees. •Operational familiarity with regulatory and industry governance frameworks and their practical application in a financial services setting. •Demonstrated ability to balance strategic governance objectives with pragmatic, operational execution. •This position will be located in Philadelphia, PA and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!