Job Title: Chief Data Officer
Location: New York
Rate: $130ph
Length: 12 months
Industry: Financial Services
About the role:
We're looking for a forward-thinking Chief Data Officer (CDO) to lead our data strategy and elevate how we use data to drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence. As the executive owner of enterprise data, you'll shape the direction of data governance, analytics, data science, and information management across the organization. You'll be instrumental in turning data into a competitive asset while ensuring compliance, security, and ethical use.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute a comprehensive enterprise data strategy aligned with business goals while enforcing data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
- Lead a multidisciplinary data team including data scientists, data engineers, analysts, and governance professionals.
- Collaborate with C-level executives to align data initiatives with business objectives.
- Ensure effective data integration across systems and business functions.
- While Identifying new data-driven business opportunities and revenue streams.
- Champion ethical AI and responsible data use.
Required skills
- Expertise in data governance, data architecture, and advanced analytics.
- Strong understanding of privacy regulations and ethical data practices.
- Executive-level communication, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Hands-on familiarity with modern data tools, platforms, and cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks).