Data Governance Consultant
Strategic Staffing Solutions
New York, NY · Posted November 7, 2026
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About the job
STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!
Data Governance Consultant Location: New York, NY Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite/2 days remote W2 contract role 3+ Months (likely to extend)
Top Skills:
Strong knowledge of data strategy, governance, risk management, operating models, and transformation execution, with the ability to incorporate these considerations into delivery roadmaps.
Familiarity with banking systems, technology platforms, and operating environments is a plus, particularly in identifying dependencies between legacy and target-state capabilities.
Experience leading large scale transformation programs.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and influence strategic initiatives addressing highly complex business and technical needs across Core Banking Modernization.
Advise senior leadership on complex, cross-functional challenges, evaluating alternatives, risks, dependencies, and trade-offs to develop innovative, long-term solutions.
Strategically engage across Technology, Product, Data, Risk, and other stakeholders to establish alignment, clarify priorities, and drive resolution of critical issues.
Influence transformation roadmaps, operating models, governance structures, and execution strategies to enable program objectives.
Provide expertise on data strategy, governance, risk, and control considerations to ensure these requirements are effectively incorporated into execution plans.
Apply advanced analytical thinking to identify opportunities, remove execution barriers, and resolve complex dependencies.
Develop executive-level recommendations and communications that translate complex issues into clear strategic options, decisions, and actions.
Desired Qualifications
Experience leading or advising on large-scale business and technology transformations within financial services or another highly regulated environment.
Experience partnering with senior leadership and influencing strategy, priorities, and decision-making across Technology, Product, Data, and Risk stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of data strategy, governance, risk management, operating models, and transformation execution, with the ability to incorporate these considerations into delivery roadmaps.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear recommendations and actions.
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