Data Steward
At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at Equifax (External). Atlanta · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $99,518–$156,000 across the United States.
Equifax (External) has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Help teams apply data standards that make assets easier to find, dependable and interoperable
- Support projects that increase the business value of data assets and contribute to early product development
- Assist with core data pipeline processes across the product lifecycle
- Build automated reports with thresholds to flag data quality problems and trigger timely responses
- Investigate data inconsistencies, then coordinate fixes based on business impact and priorities
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in a related discipline
- Two to five years in data analysis, product ownership or consulting involving data, preferably financial services data
- Two to five years using data and business insights to improve data quality practices
- Working familiarity with SQL, BI tools and a desktop application suite
- Knowledge of governance, sensitive-data handling, regulatory requirements and metadata tools such as Collibra
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can work across teams and communicate data-product strategy to different audiences. It is based in Atlanta. Immigration sponsorship and F-1 STEM OPT extension support are unavailable.
From the employer
Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
Join us as a Data Steward and take a front-row seat in shaping the future of our innovative Alternative Finance data products. In this role, you will drive excellence across data pipelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge data practices. If you are passionate about fueling business growth through high-quality data and want to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you!
What you’ll do
Data Standards: Proficiency in fundamental data requirements, including discoverability, and trustworthiness; collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold these technical supporting practices and asset interoperability
Business Initiatives: Active involvement in projects aimed at maximizing the strategic utility and business application of data assets
New Ventures: Participation in early-stage development cycles for emerging data product innovations.
Pipeline Proficiency: Comprehensive knowledge of data pipeline workflows, providing direct assistance for one or more core processes critical to the data product lifecycle.
Data Quality Initiatives: Direct accountability for building and supporting automated, threshold-driven reporting systems to pinpoint improvement areas; ensures rapid response to alerts based on commercial significance.
Operational Excellence: Leverage threshold-based analysis to detect and investigate inconsistencies; execute timely remediation plans that align with organizational priorities and impact.
Business Partnership and Consulting - Shares basic knowledge of the markets, strategies, and operating environments for a product
Depth of Technical Knowledge - Developing detailed knowledge of the data and technology supporting a data product
Product Thinking - Begins to apply Product Thinking in carrying out job responsibilities
Strategy Development and Implementation - Ability to communicate the strategy for a given data product to others
Technology Advising and Consulting - Shares basic knowledge about the technology supporting a data product
Technical Communication and Presentation - Ability to tune written and verbal technical communications to specific audiences
What experience you need
Bachelor's degree in related discipline
2- 5 years of data analysis, product owner, and/or consulting experience regarding data, preferably financial services data
Familiarity with cloud and on prem technologies, structured and unstructured data, streaming and reposed data
Familiarity with SQL and BI Tools (Python, Looker, BigQuery, Tableau, etc.) and desktop application suites (Microsoft or Google)
2-5 years of experience with data and business insights analysis which identify and drive ongoing excellence in data quality practices
A strong sense of governance protocols, the need to respect highly sensitive data and proactive attention to regulatory, security and compliance driven policies
Demonstrates leadership with cross-functional efforts; develops effective working relationships with peers, managers, and senior management within and across organizational lines
Experience with Collibra, or similar metadata management tool
What could set you apart
Master’s Degree strongly preferred
Position does not offer immigration sponsorship or support, including F-1 STEM OPT extension support.
We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.
Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
Primary Location:
USA-Atlanta-One-Atlantic-CenterUSA-Atlanta JV WhiteFunction:
Function - Data and AnalyticsSchedule:
Full time
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