Corporate Functions Data Steward

Join Mizuho as a Corporate Functions Data Steward! Mizuho’s data operating model comprises of enterprise-wide groups and federated data domains to drive accountability and management of data. The federated operating model ensures minimal overlaps and reduced handoffs of data attributes across the data lifecycle. Federated data domains (data domains) are defined according to the various types of data originated and consumed by the enterprise (transactional, derived and master/reference), and in such manner that there are no unclaimed or overlapping data elements between two domains. Their definition and structure aim to support Mizuho’s business activities and operations. Data is clustered into federated domains with overall accountability and ownership for data quality, from origination to consumption. The Corporate Functions Data Domain will manage data related to Mizuho’s IT, People, and Legal functions. Data Domains core responsibilities include definition and ownership of business use cases, serving as owners for and managing data within the domain (selected with view to exhaustively cover data within the enterprise with no overlaps), ensuring data satisfies the needs of data consumers, managing data quality assessments and remediation with source systems, expressing the data model and data definitions for the data elements within the domain, and participating in the enterprise data governance bodies. Corporate Functions Data Steward As the Corporate Functions Data Steward, you will serve as the strategic lead and subject matter expert for the Corporate Functions Data Domain, which encompasses IT, People, and Legal functions. Data Stewards are expected to operate as domain leaders, not coordinators. You will act as the steward of the Bank’s core systems supporting IT, People (including all workforce types: permanent, contingent, and affiliates), and Legal processes, ensuring that data is accurate, accessible, and aligned with enterprise standards. A key part of this role is to understand how Corporate Functions data is created and used across the organization so that you drive the definition of the Vision and strategy for key platforms supporting these domains (e.g., HR systems, procurement systems, IT service management tools, legal systems), ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. You will spend a significant amount of time directly engaging with business contacts to understand data requirements, usage, and challenges to be addressed by the data strategy as well as with the Technology partner to create, prioritize, and refine requirements to ensure the development team is always working on the most valuable features. This role will manage the Data Stewards and Data Quality Analysts supporting the Corporate Functions Data Domain. Responsibilities Data Strategy & Governance ​ Translate enterprise strategies into actionable data management plans for the Corporate Functions Data Domain (IT, People and Legal). Lead new data initiatives by defining business cases, gathering requirements, and prioritizing projects across the domain. Establish and maintain processes aligned with Enterprise Data Policy and Standards for domain data. Oversee access and provisioning of Corporate Functions data, including defining access controls, supporting data users, and ensuring compliance with Data Service Agreements and regulatory standards. Ensure that all Corporate Functions data is governed in accordance with enterprise policies and controls. Data Architecture ​ Manage the definition of golden sources and systems of record for data in scop, including HR systems, procurement systems, IT service management platforms, and legal systems. Data dictionary ​ Support stakeholders in defining, validating, and maintaining business definitions for data elements. Accountable for data lineage and technical metadata for data elements​ within domain. Identify need for changes in metadata within domain including impacts to workforce, IT operational, or legal data elements. Data Quality ​ Support stakeholders in developing and managing data quality controls for data within domain to satisfy consumer’s requirements. Oversee remediation of Data Quality issues through prioritizing issues to remediate; review and challenge remediation plans. Demonstrated Skills ​ Deep understanding of IT, People (including HR and procurement), and/or Legal data and systems. Fluency in data governance, data quality, and metadata management principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into data solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities. Experience with regulatory, workforce, security and legal requirements related to Financial industry. Qualifications 7+ years experience in Management role (Dir/ExecDir) 3+ years experience with Data Quality and Data Management Experience with data design, data audit, data governance, HR, Procurement, IT or Legal a plus ​ The expected base salary ranges from $200k-$250k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. #LI-Hybrid Other requirements Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process . Company Overview Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit .​​ Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package. We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law. #LI-MIZUHO