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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 as a Data Governance Specialist
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Data Governance Specialist roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mention your STEM-designated degree upfront in applications so employers know your work authorization extends well beyond standard OPT before they raise the question.
Target industries with established data compliance needs
Financial services, healthcare, and enterprise tech companies build entire governance teams to meet regulatory requirements. These industries hire data governance roles consistently and are more experienced managing OPT timelines than smaller startups without compliance infrastructure.
Align your degree to the job description explicitly
Data governance roles require a clear connection between your degree field and the position. Explicitly map your information systems, computer science, or statistics background to the job's metadata, data quality, or policy responsibilities in your resume and cover letter.
Highlight hands-on tools and frameworks
Employers prioritize candidates with practical experience in data cataloging tools, master data management platforms, or governance frameworks like DAMA-DMBOK. Listing specific tools you have worked with signals job-readiness and reduces perceived onboarding risk for OPT hires.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Data governance hiring often involves multiple interview rounds and cross-team coordination. Starting your job search at least three months before your OPT authorization begins gives employers enough lead time to complete hiring without feeling pressured by your timeline.
Address the E-Verify requirement proactively
STEM OPT employers are required to use E-Verify. Mentioning in your application that you understand this requirement and are prepared to complete E-Verify enrollment signals that you have done your research and removes a common administrative concern employers have with OPT hires.
Data Governance Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Data Governance Specialist jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Data Governance Specialist roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or statistics. The job must involve work directly related to your degree field. Your designated school official confirms eligibility when you apply for the extension through your university, so review your I-20 and degree designation early.
Which employers hire Data Governance Specialists on OPT?
Large financial institutions, health systems, insurance companies, and enterprise technology firms are among the most consistent employers for this role. These organizations maintain dedicated data governance teams to meet regulatory and compliance requirements, which means hiring is less discretionary than at smaller companies. Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-friendly employers, so you can focus on roles where sponsorship is genuinely on the table.
How does the OPT cap-gap rule apply if I receive an H-1B petition while working as a Data Governance Specialist?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT expires and the petition is selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working in your Data Governance Specialist role without interruption during this period. Keep copies of your OPT EAD, the H-1B receipt notice, and your current I-20 readily available.
What degree fields are considered relevant for a Data Governance Specialist position on OPT?
Computer science, management information systems, data science, statistics, and information management are the most commonly accepted degree fields for this role. Some employers also accept degrees in business analytics or library and information science when the applicant can demonstrate technical data skills. A clear connection between your coursework and the specific responsibilities listed in the job description strengthens both your application and your STEM OPT extension eligibility.
Can I switch employers as a Data Governance Specialist while on OPT?
Yes, but the new job must be directly related to your degree field and you must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days. If you are on standard OPT, the new role must also be a minimum of 20 hours per week. On STEM OPT, the new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and you must file a new I-983 training plan. Avoid gaps between positions, as extended unemployment can jeopardize your OPT status.