Associate, Data Governance and Strategy

Hamilton Lane is looking to expand our team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. Hamilton Lane is built on collaboration, teamwork and integrity. Our employees pursue excellence and always strive to do the right thing. We invest in our employees, clients and partner relationships, as well as, in the technology and resources necessary to remain competitive, working in a competitive environment that inspires innovation.

What we do:

As a recognized leader in providing Private Markets Solutions to clients across the globe, we manage approximately $140.9 billion in discretionary assets and have oversight of an additional $845.3 in non-discretionary assets as of June 30, 2025.

The Opportunity:

As an Associate, Data Governance and Strategy, you will be responsible for supporting Hamilton Lane's strategic enterprise data mastering efforts, process documentation, and foundational governance practices across mission-critical platforms. As a key member of the Digital Business Transformation team, you will focus on the operational execution of data stewardship, data mastering, best practices, and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure our data assets are organized, accurate, and compliant.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Assist in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of enterprise-wide data governance policies, standards, and stewardship frameworks.
• Support day-to-day management and validation of master/reference data under supervision, executing regular data quality checks and basic reconciliations across investment, client, and operational data domains.
• Help establish and document key business processes and maintain team playbooks and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in process certifications and assist with cross-system mapping documentation.
• Contribute to ongoing data governance programs by identifying issues, logging exceptions, and partnering with colleagues on remediation and escalation.
• Work with business units and compliance teams to ensure data management activities align with regulatory requirements (SOX, AML/KYC, privacy, etc.).
• Collaborate in cross-functional stewardship initiatives alongside business, operations, and technology teams.
• Track assigned metrics and produce periodic status updates for established KPIs.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to increase data accuracy and efficiency, particularly as they relate to MDM (Master Data Management)

Your background will include:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, information systems, data management, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in data management, business analysis, or operations within financial services is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage routine tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt priorities under guidance.
• Familiarity with data validation tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and modern enterprise data platforms.
• Interest in developing expertise in data governance, stewardship, and digital transformation

Success Measures:

• Stewardship Coverage: Identify primary data sources, data classifications, and data owners for all core data attributes/processes and record these in the governance repository within six months.
• Data Quality Improvement: Track quarterly master data quality and implement targeted improvements that reduce repeat errors.
• Process Documentation: Complete and share playbooks or process guides for every new critical master data flow or transformation within 60 days of project launch.
• Automation & Efficiency: Deliver automation or workflow enhancements for data governance each quarter, with measurable impact.
• Master Data Management (MDM) Standards: Support development and implementation of new or revised MDM, metadata, or lineage standards annually, tracking completion and adoption.

Benefits:

At Hamilton Lane, our benefits philosophy is simple: to provide our employees with a competitive suite of benefits and services to help navigate through the complexities and challenges of working, living, raising a family, and eventually retiring.

To do this, Hamilton Lane offers the following benefits:

Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health 

Employees have access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.

Developing Your Career

Tuition and certification reimbursement programs are available, along with continual education and development trainings for you to grow with Hamilton Lane.

Supporting Your Family & Community

For our communities, Hamilton Lane provides paid time off to volunteer and compensates for referring qualified candidates that join our team. 

For growing family, we offer an adoption reimbursement program, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and provide travel support for nursing parents.  

Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing

Hamilton Lane contributes to retirement programs and offers an employee stock purchasing plan.

We offer a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k plan, Life and Disability Insurances, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Health Club Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Hamilton Lane is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other classification prohibited by applicable law.

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