Data Governance Director â Global Private Equity | Boston (hybrid)
A leading global alternative investment firm is expanding its Global Private Equity Data Governance function  and is hiring a  Data Governance Director . This individual will play a key role in shaping and executing the data governance strategy for the firmâs private equity business.
This is a newly built function  with strong visibility and the opportunity to drive meaningful process and systems transformation across Finance, Operations, Reporting, Investor Relations, and Technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement data governance frameworks, standards, and controls for the private equity business
- Map and document end-to-end data and reporting processes; identify inefficiencies and design scalable solutions
- Partner closely with Finance, Fund Operations, Investment Operations, Investor Relations, and Technology to enhance data flows and reporting quality
- Lead or support key initiatives involving: Deal pipeline and portfolio monitoring systems, Fund accounting and finance systems, Valuation models and revenue workflows, Data lake infrastructure and reporting/visualization tools
- Reduce manual processes and drive automation across workflows
- Enhance data completeness, quality, and transparency; establish KPIs to track data health
- Serve as a central point of contact for data issues, change requests, and remediation efforts
- Leverage data governance tools such as data dictionaries, quality engines, and workflow documentation
- Contribute to systems architecture decisions and firmwide data strategy
Candidate Profile
Successful candidates will bring:
- Proven experience leading data or reporting initiatives
- Experience in private equity, asset management, investment operations, fund finance, or closely related buy-side environments
- Background in data governance, reporting, systems implementation, or process/control design
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to break down workflows and identify root causes
- Effective communication skills with comfort working across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach in a data-intensive environment
Prior experience in private equity or with reporting/visualization tools (Power BI or similar) is preferred.
Compensation
The firm offers competitive compensation packages aligned to level, comprised of base salary, annual performance bonus, and a profit-sharing component  with a strong historic payout record.
Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, retirement savings, parental leave, PTO, and a variety of in-office perks.
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