Chief Data Officer

Chief Data Officer (CDO)

Role Overview

The Chief Data Officer (CDO) is a senior executive responsible for the organization’s data strategy, governance, and utilization. This role ensures that data is treated as a strategic asset, driving business value, innovation, and informed decision-making across the enterprise. The CDO oversees data management, analytics, privacy, and data-driven transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise data strategy aligned with business objectives
  • Serve as the organization’s thought leader on data, analytics, and AI
  • Promote a data-driven culture across all departments
• Data Governance & Quality
  • Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, consistency, and accessibility
  • Oversee data stewardship and lifecycle management
• Analytics & Business Intelligence
  • Lead advanced analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives
  • Enable predictive and prescriptive analytics to support strategic decisions
  • Partner with business units to identify data-driven opportunities
• Data Architecture & Infrastructure
  • Collaborate with IT to design scalable data platforms and architectures
  • Oversee data integration, warehousing, and cloud data initiatives
  • Ensure systems support current and future business needs
• Privacy, Security & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
  • Work closely with legal, risk, and cybersecurity teams
  • Mitigate risks related to data usage and storage
• Innovation & Transformation
  • Drive innovation through AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies
  • Identify new revenue streams or efficiencies through data monetization
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives involving data
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with C-suite leaders to align data initiatives with business goals
  • Communicate insights and strategy to executive leadership and the board
  • Build strong cross-functional partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in data management, analytics, or related roles
• Proven leadership experience in a senior data or technology role
• Strong understanding of data governance, data architecture, and analytics
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data tools
• Knowledge of data privacy and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and executive leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Deep understanding of data technologies and trends
• Change management and organizational transformation
• Business acumen and ability to translate data into value

Compensation The expected annual salary for this position is between $225,000 and $275,000 at the start of employment. A salary offer is determined on an individualized basis, taking into consideration factors such as an individual’s skills and experience. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package also includes eligibility for an annual bonus, medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, employee wellness program, retirement and savings plans with employer contributions, generous holiday and paid time off schedules, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Additional Information The Bank will make reasonable accommodations to the following employees to allow them to perform the essential functions of their position, except where doing so would result in undue hardship to the Bank:

• Those with a known mental or physical disability.
• Pregnant individuals and/or individuals with pregnancy or childbirth-related medical conditions.
• Victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking.
• Employees with religious observance and practice obligations.

Any employee who believes he or she needs an accommodation for any of the above reasons should contact their supervisor or a member of Human Resources to request such an accommodation. In each case, the Bank will engage in a good faith written or oral dialogue concerning the individual’s accommodation needs; potential accommodations that may address the individual’s accommodation needs, including alternatives to a requested accommodation; and the difficulties that such potential accommodations may pose for the employer.
The Bank retains the ultimate discretion to choose the appropriate reasonable accommodation. Upon reaching a final determination at the conclusion of the cooperative dialogue, the Bank will provide the requesting individual with a written final determination identifying any accommodation granted or denied. In addition, the Bank will maintain any information regarding the employee’s request and status in the strictest confidence, except as requested by the employee, as required on a need-to-know basis or as otherwise required by law.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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