Metadata / Data Governance Administrator

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:  Forbright is a nationwide full-service bank and lender helping accelerate the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy. Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Forbright is committed to accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy by financing visionary leader in clean energy, healthcare, technology, financial services, real estate, and other industries with extraordinary service.

COMPANY CULTURE:  We are a dynamic, high energy, fun, and fast-paced organization that has an exciting growth trajectory, meaningful mission, and embedded responsible environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into our daily interactions. We offer our team members a culture of collaboration, inclusion, flexibility, recognition, and giving back. We look to hire individuals that are passionate about our mission, and who are motivated, customer and results-oriented, innovative, adaptable, and thoughtful.

COMPANY MISSION:  We are a mission-driven institution with an uncommon commitment to decarbonization and sustainability. As the need to build a more sustainable, low-carbon economic system grows increasingly urgent, we are dedicating capital to financing the companies, investors, and innovators driving that change. We are reimagining how a bank should operate in a changing world.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Metadata Administrator is responsible for overseeing the administration of our newly acquired Data Governance tool and the management of metadata for Forbright Bank. This position is responsible for establishing a robust framework, ensuring technical integration, and managing data lineage within our organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the day-to-day administration of the Data Governance tool, ensuring its optimal performance, availability, and security
• Design and implement processes and standards for metadata collection, categorization, and maintenance that align with organizational goals and industry best practices
• Lead the technical integration efforts of the metadata tool with other systems and data sources across the organization
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data lineage, including data source mapping, transformations, and data flow tracking
• Coordinate with data stewards and other stakeholders to ensure metadata accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Provide training and support to users on navigating and leveraging the metadata tool for data discovery, understanding, and governance
• Participate in the selection and implementation of additional metadata management and data governance tools as needed
• Conduct regular audits of the metadata repository to identify and rectify any issues or inconsistencies
• Ensure the data governance platform aligns with enterprise security standards and data protection policies
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and upgrades in coordination with AWS service changes and needs
• Provide technical troubleshooting, user support, and training for tool-specific issues
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation and standard operating procedures for the data governance platform
• Support the Data Governance Analyst in promoting data governance best practices and facilitating data literacy across the organization

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field required
• Proven experience in administering data governance tools, particularly within an AWS environment
• Strong understanding of metadata management, data lineage concepts, and data governance practices
• Familiarity with setting up and managing permissions, roles, and security protocols within AWS for data governance purposes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with data modeling and data quality tools is a plus

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  The requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform the essential functions. Work is conducted primarily in an office; however, some positions may be conducted remotely via technology. While performing duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required for prolonged periods of time to:

• Sit or stand at a desk
• Utilize a computer monitor with visual acuity
• Operate technology and other office machinery such as printers, fax machines, scanners, etc.
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with others

The pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. $92,700 (entry level qualifications) to $113,300 (highly experienced).
 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: For Forbright Bank to remain efficient and nimble as a growing organization, team members are expected to exhibit a high level of flexibility regarding any duties that may be situationally assigned outside of this job description.

PERKS/BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 4 weeks PTO
• 401k + company match
• Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)
• Remote or hybrid work schedules for most positions
• Bonuses for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.
• Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Imperfect Foods, and more!
• Best Workplaces for Commuters 2023 & 2024 winner
• The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2023 winner
• American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2023 winner

It is the policy of Forbright Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of pre-employment and employment without regard to protected characteristics.