Data Governance and Management Lead

At Anchorage Digital, we are building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto.

Anchorage Digital is a crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in digital assets through custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and the industry's leading security infrastructure. Home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital also serves institutions through Anchorage Digital Singapore, Porto by Anchorage Digital, and other offerings.

The company is funded by leading institutions including Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with its Series D valuation over $3 billion. Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital has offices in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn more at anchorage.com, on X @Anchorage, and on LinkedIn.

The Global Analytics team brings quantitative, data, and technical expertise to build scalable data infrastructure, analytical tools, and governance frameworks across the firm. We are seeking a Data Governance & Management Lead within the Global Analytics team to help develop and implement data controls, data quality standards, and governance practices across the platform.
This role supports data integrity, metadata, and access controls to help ensure data is accurate, consistent, and fit for purpose. This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical fluency, structured problem-solving, and the ability to translate governance requirements into practical implementations within data systems.
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Technical Skills:

Working knowledge of data governance, data management, and data quality frameworks

Experience supporting the implementation of data controls within data pipelines and reporting systems

Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or other data query and analysis tools

Proficiency with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Looker, Power BI, or Tableau

Experience with database design, including understanding complex data schemas and data extraction

Familiarity with data lineage, metadata management, and data modeling concepts

Ability to define and implement data quality rules and validation checks

Understanding of data access principles, including role-based access and data classification

Ability to document data processes and controls clearly and in a structured way

Complexity and Impact of Work:

Oversee the data governance program, identify improvement areas, and implement best practices to enhance data quality, integrity, and security

Develop and implement data quality standards and monitoring processes, including establishing data quality metrics and thresholds

Assist in managing the data issue lifecycle, including tracking and supporting remediation efforts

Manage the data governance platform (Atlan) and serve as the primary subject matter expert

Assist in data classification efforts, including identifying and categorizing sensitive data and critical data elements

Manage external data requests, including regulatory inquiries, ensuring compliance with banking regulations

Monitor and report on key data governance metrics and KPIs, providing insights and recommendations to senior management

Lead data governance meetings and workshops, facilitating discussions and decision-making to drive the data governance program forward

Organizational Knowledge:

Have a deep understanding of Anchorage Digital’s strategy and business lines.

Understand how data supports decision-making and operational processes across the organization

Possess strategic thinking and vision, with the ability to develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives

Communication and Influence:

Able to communicate complex issues clearly and credibly to a wide range of audiences.

Document data processes, controls, and findings clearly for internal stakeholders

Build effective relationships and rapport with stakeholders, including cross-functional and external partners

Communicate, organize, and execute cross-team goals and projects, leveraging relationships and resources to solve problems

Collaborate with Data Platform, InfoSec, Product, and Engineering partners

You may be a fit for this role if you have:

Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degrees or certifications in data analytics or governance preferred

4–7 years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or data analytics

Hands-on experience implementing or supporting data quality and governance practices

Experience managing data classification, access controls, and external data requests

Experience working with data pipelines, reporting systems, or analytical datasets

Experience writing, editing, or reviewing technical documentation for regulatory or banking contexts

Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and consistency in data governance processes and controls

Ability to work independently on defined tasks and contribute to team objectives

Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in structured, detail-oriented environments

Although not a requirement, bonus points if:

You've kept up to date with the proliferation of blockchain and crypto innovations.

You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system. :)