Data Governance and Management Lead

Anchorage is seeking a Data Governance and Management Lead to develop and implement data controls and governance practices.

Remote position with a salary range of $135K-$225K.

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.

## What you'll do

• •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

• •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
• •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