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Data Governance Lead roles sit at the intersection of data policy, compliance, and engineering, making them a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in information systems, computer science, or business analytics. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of authorized work.
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As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.
What’s in it for you?
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:
- Flexible paid time off
- Hybrid work schedule
- 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
- Health & wellbeing benefits
- Parental Leave benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan
Job Description
About the Team
The Investment Governance team is responsible for the first-line governance framework that provides for oversight of the investment lifecycle, operating standards, incident management and effective risk mitigation across Invesco’s global investment platform. The team partners with Investments, Capital Markets, Front Office Operations and LCAR functions to strengthen first-line processes, improve decision-making, ensure appropriate escalation, reporting and oversight.
About the Role
The role supports the design, implementation and ongoing operation of Invesco’s global investment governance framework. This includes the development of robust governance documentation and decision-useful management information, advising governance bodies on potential enhancements to ensure appropriate oversight of risks, coordinating investment incident management and reporting processes, analyzing investment lifecycle events and developing operational playbooks to mitigate risk. Working across Investments, Capital Markets, Front Office Operations and the three lines of defense, the role promotes a multi-layered investment governance approach in support of the delivery of good client outcomes. The position reports to the Global Head of Investment Governance.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Provide first-line ownership of investment-related policies, standards, procedures, and guidance.
- Coordinate the intake, assessment, triage, escalation, and governance of investment and trading incidents.
- Ensure consistency of incident records to support better management information and reporting. Track incident remediation plans, accountable owners, and deadlines, and support the delivery of remediation plans within the first line.
- Map investment lifecycle activities and material risks across relevant asset classes and develop playbooks and checklists to support effective risk management and improved decision-making.
- Produce management information, dashboards, and committee reporting on a variety of governance topics.
- Coordinate engagement with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Risk and Controls Assurance on governance topics and investment process enhancements.
- Support the Global Head of Investment Governance on the execution of investment governance initiatives arising out of the design and implementation of Invesco’s global investment governance framework.
Requirements for the Role
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, risk management, law or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically, five or more years of relevant experience in asset management, investment operations, investment risk, operational risk, governance and controls, compliance, internal audit or front-office business management.
- Strong knowledge of the investment lifecycle, including portfolio management, order generation, trading, post-trade activities, investment data and support processes.
- Experience drafting and maintaining investment, trading, risk or control policies and procedures and supporting audit, assurance or governance reviews.
- Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, with experience producing clear papers, management information, dashboards and senior-management reporting.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Familiarity with investment data, order management systems, operational resilience or regulatory change is advantageous.
- Relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, such as CFA, FRM, CAIA, CIA, CPA, CISA or an equivalent credential, is preferred.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Worker Type
Employee
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Workplace Model
Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.
Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
About Invesco
As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.
What’s in it for you?
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:
- Flexible paid time off
- Hybrid work schedule
- 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
- Health & wellbeing benefits
- Parental Leave benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan
Job Description
About the Team
The Investment Governance team is responsible for the first-line governance framework that provides for oversight of the investment lifecycle, operating standards, incident management and effective risk mitigation across Invesco’s global investment platform. The team partners with Investments, Capital Markets, Front Office Operations and LCAR functions to strengthen first-line processes, improve decision-making, ensure appropriate escalation, reporting and oversight.
About the Role
The role supports the design, implementation and ongoing operation of Invesco’s global investment governance framework. This includes the development of robust governance documentation and decision-useful management information, advising governance bodies on potential enhancements to ensure appropriate oversight of risks, coordinating investment incident management and reporting processes, analyzing investment lifecycle events and developing operational playbooks to mitigate risk. Working across Investments, Capital Markets, Front Office Operations and the three lines of defense, the role promotes a multi-layered investment governance approach in support of the delivery of good client outcomes. The position reports to the Global Head of Investment Governance.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Provide first-line ownership of investment-related policies, standards, procedures, and guidance.
- Coordinate the intake, assessment, triage, escalation, and governance of investment and trading incidents.
- Ensure consistency of incident records to support better management information and reporting. Track incident remediation plans, accountable owners, and deadlines, and support the delivery of remediation plans within the first line.
- Map investment lifecycle activities and material risks across relevant asset classes and develop playbooks and checklists to support effective risk management and improved decision-making.
- Produce management information, dashboards, and committee reporting on a variety of governance topics.
- Coordinate engagement with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Risk and Controls Assurance on governance topics and investment process enhancements.
- Support the Global Head of Investment Governance on the execution of investment governance initiatives arising out of the design and implementation of Invesco’s global investment governance framework.
Requirements for the Role
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, risk management, law or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically, five or more years of relevant experience in asset management, investment operations, investment risk, operational risk, governance and controls, compliance, internal audit or front-office business management.
- Strong knowledge of the investment lifecycle, including portfolio management, order generation, trading, post-trade activities, investment data and support processes.
- Experience drafting and maintaining investment, trading, risk or control policies and procedures and supporting audit, assurance or governance reviews.
- Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, with experience producing clear papers, management information, dashboards and senior-management reporting.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Familiarity with investment data, order management systems, operational resilience or regulatory change is advantageous.
- Relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, such as CFA, FRM, CAIA, CIA, CPA, CISA or an equivalent credential, is preferred.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Worker Type
Employee
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Workplace Model
Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.
Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Data Governance Lead
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Data Governance Lead positions typically require a degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field. Verify your offer letter explicitly ties the role requirements to your specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree, to support future H-1B visa sponsorship.
Target employers with established data governance programs
Large financial institutions, healthcare networks, and enterprise technology companies already have data governance frameworks in place. These employers are far more likely to sponsor visas than early-stage startups still building their data infrastructure from scratch.
Highlight DAMA certifications and framework fluency
Credentials like CDMP or familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK signal serious professional investment to hiring managers. Listing these alongside experience with data catalogs, metadata management, or data lineage tools makes your application stand out against non-OPT candidates.
Address your OPT timeline proactively with recruiters
Bring up your authorization window before the final interview stage. Explaining your STEM OPT timeline and H-1B eligibility early prevents late-stage drop-offs and signals that you understand the sponsorship process, which reassures hesitant hiring teams.
Quantify your governance impact in concrete terms
Employers sponsoring visas want evidence of clear business value. Frame your experience around measurable outcomes: data quality improvements, compliance audit results, or reduction in data incidents. Numbers make sponsorship conversations easier by justifying the cost directly.
Research the employer's USCIS filing history before applying
Check whether a company has previously filed H-1B petitions for data roles. Employers with a track record of sponsoring data engineers or analysts are significantly more likely to sponsor a Data Governance Lead than those with no prior filing history.
Data Governance Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Governance Lead role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Data Governance Lead positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because they fall under CIP codes tied to information systems, computer science, or data management, which are designated STEM fields. Your degree must match one of those codes, and the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your specific degree CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How far in advance should I apply for OPT to start a Data Governance Lead role?
USCIS recommends applying for OPT up to 90 days before your program end date, and your EAD can be valid up to 30 days before that date. For a role with a fixed start date, submit your OPT application at least four to five months ahead to account for processing delays. Your DSO submits the I-20 recommendation, so coordinate with them early.
Can I work as a Data Governance Lead contractor or consultant on OPT?
Yes, OPT allows contract and consulting work, but the position must be directly related to your degree and average at least 20 hours per week. Unpaid or volunteer arrangements do not count toward your OPT authorization period. Self-employment is technically permitted but requires that you own the business and that the work relates to your field of study.
What should I look for in an employer to improve my chances of H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Prioritize employers that have sponsored H-1B visas for data or technology roles in previous years. Companies with dedicated immigration legal teams, HR policies for international hires, and established onboarding processes for sponsored employees are the clearest signals. Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship history, making it straightforward to identify those employers without manual research.
Does a gap between OPT jobs affect my status as a Data Governance Lead candidate?
F-1 OPT includes a 90-day unemployment allowance for standard OPT, reduced to 60 days during the STEM extension period. If you leave one Data Governance Lead role and take time to find another, track your unemployment days carefully. Exceeding the limit violates your F-1 status regardless of whether you have a pending job offer.