Data Office Director
Data is no longer just a byproduct of business; it is a strategic asset. We're seeking a Data Office Director to lead and execute our enterprise data strategy, helping shape the future of data, analytics, governance, and AI across Brandes Investment Partners. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, data governance, analytics, and emerging technologies.
We're looking for a leader who embraces a "Data as an Asset" mindset and can translate data strategy into measurable business outcomes within a highly regulated environment. If you're passionate about creating trusted data foundations, enabling AI at scale, and helping organizations make smarter decisions through analytics, we'd like to hear from you.
Description
Data is no longer just a byproduct of business; it is a strategic asset. We're seeking a Data Office Director to lead and execute our enterprise data strategy, helping shape the future of data, analytics, governance, and AI across Brandes Investment Partners. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, data governance, analytics, and emerging technologies.
This role is positioned in La Jolla, California and reports into the Global Head of Operations and Technology. In accordance with California Pay Transparency requirements, the expected annual compensation range for this role is $200k-$250k with opportunity for additional discretionary compensation.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development of a modern data architecture and operating model
- Establish enterprise-wide data governance, stewardship, and quality frameworks
- Drive self-service analytics and data literacy across the organization
- Enable AI readiness and Microsoft Copilot adoption
- Partner with business and technology leaders to unlock the value of trusted data
- Define the roadmap for platforms including Snowflake, semantic models, and advanced analytics
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have experience with:
- Data governance and operating model design
- Modern cloud data platforms and analytics ecosystems
- Snowflake, Power BI, Azure, dbt, Airflow, and related technologies
- AI governance, data literacy, and analytics adoption programs
- Building influence across business and technology functions
Certifications/Familiarity:
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
- DAMA CDMP (Data Management Professional)
- dbt certification
- Microsoft Certified: Data Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer (emerging)
- Snowflake SnowPro (Core or Advanced)
- AI query layers
- Azure Data Lake Storage
- Fabric / Synapse
- Snowflake Cortex
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- 4+ years of relevant experience for a CDO-level role; 5+ years for a Data & Analytics Manager-level role.
- Experience in asset management, financial services, or another highly regulated environment strongly preferred.
We provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We offer a welcome and inclusive environment that values diversity and a culture in which employees feel empowered to share their perspectives.
Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. will not request credit information or reports (or other sensitive information) from a job candidate via email. Please report any suspicious emails from Brandes at Careers@Brandes.com.
The salary range for this position represents what we reasonably expect to pay at the time of hire. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors as permitted by law, including relevant experience, skills, education, and work location. We are committed to equitable and transparent pay practices.