BOK Financial

Director, Data Management & Governance

BOK Financial  •  Richardson, TX (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Req ID: 77125

Location: Richardson -RCHRD, Dallas -DAL

Areas of Interest: Enterprise Data; Data

Pay Transparency Salary Range: Not Available

Application Deadline: 09/30/2026

BOK Financial Corporation Group includes BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund and Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. BOKF, NA operates banking divisions: Bank of Albuquerque; Bank of Oklahoma; Bank of Texas and BOK Financial®.

Bonus Type

Discretionary

Our team drives the bank’s cutting-edge technology infrastructure and prioritizes seamless and secure digital operations. From supporting robust data centers to safeguarding sensitive financial data, we are always at the forefront of innovation, implementing the latest technologies to elevate banking services. Our dedicated teams provide strategic and comprehensive support, meeting the ever-changing needs of both clients and employees across the entire enterprise.

The Director of Data Management and Governance will lead the enterprise-wide strategy and execution of data governance, metadata management, data quality, and stewardship practices across BOK Financial. This senior leadership role is critical to building foundational data capabilities, driving adoption, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The Director will be responsible for selecting and implementing tools, establishing processes, and embedding governance into business and technology workflows.

Team Culture

We thrive on collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation. We work closely together, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and sharing our expertise to solve complex problems efficiently. By encouraging creativity and adaptability, we experiment with new tools and methodologies, fostering a dynamic and tech-forward work environment. Additionally, we focus on creating a positive and supportive atmosphere, ensuring everyone feels valued and motivated to excel.

How You'll Spend Your Time

  • You will develop and execute a data management and governance strategy aligned with BOK Financial’s enterprise data vision.
  • You will lead transformation initiatives to embed data governance and quality practices across the organization.
  • You will establish and oversee governance structures including councils, stewardship groups, and domain ownership.
  • You will promote cultural adoption of governance practices across all business units.
  • You will implement a metadata strategy with automation for lineage, classification, and discoverability.
  • You will define and monitor enterprise-wide data quality standards, metrics, and remediation processes.
  • You will own and enhance tooling for data validation, exception handling, and continuous improvement.
  • You will collaborate with cloud, AI, and compliance teams to automate governance workflows and resolve audit findings.

Education & Experience Requirements

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field of study and 10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise information architecture. Preferred Certifications include:

  • Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
  • DCAM Certification
  • AWS Certified Data Analytics or Solutions Architect
  • PMP or Agile Certification (a plus)
  • Proven leadership in building and scaling data governance programs and leading enterprise transformation efforts.
  • Deep understanding of metadata, data quality, stewardship, and compliance frameworks (e.g. DCAM, DAMA).
  • Hands-on experience with AWS data services and automation tools.
  • Experience implementing Gen AI and agentic AI solutions for data governance automation.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.

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The companies in BOK Financial Corporation Group are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.

Please contact recruiting_coordinators@bokf.com with any questions.

BOK Financial

About BOK Financial

BOK Financial Corporation is a $50 billion regional financial services company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma with $118 billion in assets under management and administration.

The company's stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the Global Select market listings (BOKF). BOK Financial Corporation's holdings include BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc., BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund, Cavanal Hill Investment Management, and BOK Financial Asset Management, Inc.

BOKF, NA operates banking divisions across eight states as: Bank of Albuquerque; Bank of Oklahoma; Bank of Texas; and BOK Financial in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri; as well as having limited purpose offices in Nebraska, Memphis, Milwaukee, Illinois and Connecticut. Through its subsidiaries, BOK Financial Corporation provides commercial and consumer banking, brokerage trading, investment, trust and insurance services, mortgage origination and servicing, and an electronic funds transfer network. For more information, visit www.bokf.com.

BOK Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status.

©2025 BOK Financial® is a trademark of BOKF, NA. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Tulsa, OK
Year Founded
1910
Website
bokf.com
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