Director of Data Governance

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Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include
1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors,
2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and
3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.
* Define policies, standards and frameworks for Data Management and Artificial Intelligence to maintain customer trust and regulatory compliance.  Review and enhancing in line with emerging technical capabilities and regulations
* Work with Business Units to support, drive and monitor the implementation of Data Management (covering Data Quality, Metadata and Master data Management)
* Support and oversee Business Unit Artificial Intelligence governance processes
* Own and perform the Global Policy attestation process for Data Management and Generative AI, including review, challenge and sign-off of status and action plans to comply with policies.  The outcomes of these are presented to the Board.
* Define and embed an ethical AI framework across the Group
* Embed and mature Data Governance for key TA Enterprise functions
* Implement and run an effective and efficient data governance model working with data owners, stewards, and users in Corporate Centre to create clarity about their data responsibilities
* Work with other data related functions, privacy, security, and IT to help drive the strategic use, control, and management of data, aligning with them on standards, tooling, and approaches
* Establish relationships and influence key stakeholders, at a senior level, across the Group
* Support the Global Chief Data Officer set the vision and embed within the data and analytics teams across the Group
* Represent the Data Function in key senior forums (senior executive forums such as Risk and IT Boards)
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, Economics, Engineering) or equivalent experience
* 10+ years of experience in relevant domains or equivalent
* Subject matter expertise in data management, including regulatory compliance and value creation, with proven experience defining data policies and standards
* Experience of implementing Artificial Intelligence governance and control processes
* Demonstrated success in managing international stakeholders
* Experienced leader with vision, energy, and intellect to connect and engage CDO’s and stakeholders in a complex international environment
* Strong understanding of data value creation, technology innovation and digitization
* Ability to communicate complex data concepts to diverse audiences across the organization
* Ability to build relationships, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and influencing strategic outcomes
* Ability to navigate ambiguity and facilitate/support change
* Knowledge of and implementation experience with data management industry standards such as DAMA DMBOK
* Strong understanding of AI technologies, including experience in establishing policies and controls for responsible AI deployment
* Experience of working at Aegon, Transamerica or a similar global organization.

- The Salary for this position generally ranges between $170,000 - $210,000 annually.
*** Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including
*** qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
* Pension Plan
* 401k Match
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Disability Insurance
* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Employee Discounts
* Career Training & Development Opportunities
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