Hippo

Data Governance Lead

Austin, Texas/ Dallas, Texas · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 48 days ago

ExpressComplianceLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

This is a leadership opportunity to shape how data is trusted, protected, and used across the business - establishing the practices, standards, and platform capabilities that make reliable data the default, not the exception.
You will be our first dedicated governance hire, working closely with a team of data engineers and reporting to the Head of Data Foundations & Governance.
You believe that good governance enables rather than restricts, and you can make that case convincingly to stakeholders who need persuading.

Build the foundational program including ownership models, data standards, classification, quality, and retention, in a pragmatic, scalable way.
Build toward an environment where governed data is the natural output of how we build - not a separate oversight layer - including how governance will need to evolve as we introduce AI-driven access to data.
Drive data quality and reliability so that teams across the business can find, understand, and use data without friction.
Create a data product model that packages critical datasets as well-governed, well-documented assets accessible to all.

Technical fluency to work credibly alongside data engineers is essential.
Hands-on experience with modern data platforms and catalog or observability tooling (e.g. Secoda, Monte Carlo, Alation, Ataccama, or similar).
Insurance or regulated industry experience a plus
familiarity with CCPA, state DOI requirements, or similar compliance frameworks is valued.

Work alongside data engineers to operationalize governance through our catalog, observability, and transformation tools.
Lay the groundwork for responsible use of AI and analytics, ensuring data is traceable, well-understood, and fit for purpose.

Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families.
We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Equity - This position is eligible for equity compensation
Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge
Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers

We are a growing insurance company building a data governance program from the ground up.
Define and lead a data governance strategy that protects customers, mitigates risk, and enables the business to use data with confidence.
Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we're fortunate to provide all of our
Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we're fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with:

Hippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Hippo's applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant's disability or need for accommodation.
application process should contact the Hippo's People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.

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