Senior Associate - Data Governance & Stewardship Lead

Location Designation: Fully Remote Job Title: New York Life Group Benefits Solutions (GBS) - Data Governance and Stewardship Leader Location: Remote or Hybrid/Philadelphia, PA or New York Office Reports To: GBS Business Data Strategy Lead Employment Type: Full-Time Business Overview: The GBS Data Governance and Stewardship Leader will establish and scale a sustainable data governance framework as part of the Center of Excellence (COE). This role is responsible for driving data definitions and quality, delivering best‑practice training, and ensuring adherence to governance policies across the organization. As a key member of the COE Data & Analytics team, the leader will partner with IT and business teams to ensure that data can be trusted, remains secure, and is effectively leveraged to support strategic and operational decision‑making. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Data Governance and Stewardship professional to lead the development and execution of a data governance and management framework. This role ensures data consistency, compliance, and integrity across financial and operational domains, including Sales, Underwriting, Operations, Claims, Actuarial, and Finance. Working closely with business leaders, technology teams, and data professionals, this role supports New York Life’s Data Strategy by enhancing data discoverability, quality, and compliance. The leader will develop governance policies, standards, and best practices; drive stewardship and owner