Data Governance Analyst I

Job Description

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.

What makes a Worldpayer? It's simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We're dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we're determined, always staying open - winning and failing as one.

About the team

The Enterprise Data Governance (EDG) team ensures Worldpay meets its data governance and compliance goals while supporting the Agile Intake Processes. The team enables the data function to quickly adapt to Worldpay's changing requirements, optimize their business decision making through accurate and reliable data, and play the critical role of ensuring we are compliant with relevant regulations such as SOX, PCI-DSS, privacy, and security regulations.

This role supports the responsible use initiative, focusing on establishing a robust data risk framework and defining clear guardrails for the responsible use of data and AI. It also involves contributing to strategic data governance projects across Worldpay.

What you'll own

• Implement processes and procedures and contribute to executing the strategic goals of the Responsible Data & AI Use team

• Cultivate and embed a strong responsible data and AI use culture across the company.

• Support partnerships with Second Line Risk Management stakeholders to govern the enterprise data risk management framework and related policies and processes

• Assist with writing and promoting adoption of data risk and responsible use and AI governance policies, standards, and guidelines

• Assist the business with responses to customer compliance-specific questions and concerns.

• Support delivery of a contract metadata governance capability.

• Document data governance workflows, playbooks, standards, guidelines, taxonomies, operating procedures, and corporate data policies.

• Create business and functional requirements documents and logical solution designs.

• Assist with preparing strategic Executive-level presentations and associated documentation.

• Works with cross-discipline teams to understand privacy, legal, and ethical considerations in the use of AI/machine learning.

• Document risk analysis and controls and evaluate control design and continuous control improvement

• Participate in projects to mitigate risks including generating action plans for issues/gaps.

• Ensure effective and complete data and AI use review processes documentation

• Actively support data governance and compliance initiatives, including adherence to enterprise data, security and privacy policies.

• Advocate for data governance and management practices across Worldpay.

Where you'll own it

You'll own it in our thriving North America region hub. While we're a large team of Worldpayers based in North America, we have collaborative spaces and regular opportunities to celebrate with each other in person.

What you bring:

Bachelor's degree; equivalent experience considered.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain concepts and technologies to business leaders, and business concepts to the technical teams.

• Experience with data governance frameworks and best practice, including metadata management and compliance.

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with business and technical teams.

• Ability to follow and conduct a compliance monitoring program

• Knowledge of with laws and regulations governing data protection, privacy and AI (eg., EU AI Act, GLBA, FCRA, HIPAA, etc.)

• Knowledge of financial and securities industry regulations and guidelines, including SEC and FINRA.

• Ability to understand technical documents and legal or regulatory reference materials

• Experience with AI development and governance.

Worldpay perks - what we'll bring for you

We know it's bigger than just your career. It's your life, and your world. That's why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here's a taste of what you can expect.

• A competitive salary and benefits.

• Time to support charities and give back to your community.

• Parental leave policy.

• Global recognition platform.

• Virgin Pulse access.

• Global employee assistance program.

What makes a Worldpayer

At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.

• Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we're always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.

• Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.

• Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

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EEOC Statement

Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here.

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at Worldpay works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. Worldpay does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.