Chief Data Officer, Sustainalytics

Role Overview

As Sustainalytics Chief Data Officer you'll be the primary executive responsible for the strategic use of data across our organization – where data is a critical asset for our client's decision‑making. Reporting to the President of Morningstar Sustainalytics, the CDO plays a vital role within the senior leadership team and collaborates closely with Morningstar's CXOs and the broader corporate executive leadership team. This position can be based in London, Chicago or New York City.

Core Responsibilities

Being the trusted, collaborative partner to Investment Managers

Offering differentiated and innovative solutions that support decision‑critical use cases

Integrating directly into their workflows in a seamless, scalable manner

Primary Responsibilities : Data Strategy and Governance

Define and implement a data strategy aligned with our business goals.

Establish data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, consistency, and security.

Oversee data policies, standards, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Data Architecture and Infrastructure

Collaborate with technology and product teams to build scalable data platforms.

Ensure the entire organization has the right tools and infrastructure for data collection, transformation, storage, and processing.

Lead enterprise‑wide programs in data deduplication, consolidation, and advanced analytics (e.g., machine learning, NLP).

Data Quality and Stewardship

Monitor and improve data accuracy, completeness, and reliability.

Promote data stewardship across departments to ensure accountability.

Analytics and Insights

Enable advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning initiatives with demonstrable ROI.

Work with business units to translate data into actionable insights.

Drive data democratization, making data accessible and usable across teams.

Risk Management and Compliance

Mitigate risks related to data privacy, security, and misuse.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

Culture and Change Management

Foster a data‑driven culture across the organization.

Lead change management efforts to improve data literacy and adoption.

Collaboration and Leadership

Manage and develop a global team of approximately 500 data professionals in Romania and India.

Partner with other Sustainalytics and Morningstar leaders to align data initiatives.

Represent data interests in strategic planning and innovation.

Who You Are

Minimum of 15 years in strategy data management and operations leadership, with a proven track record in large‑scale data strategy and execution.

Deep expertise in sustainability, mutual fund, equity, and fixed‑income data and investment methodologies.

Strong communicator with the ability to influence, negotiate, and align stakeholders at all levels.

Extensive experience with data workflows including extraction, transformation, normalization, warehousing, and reporting.

Familiarity with Big Data technologies and client‑facing data product development is a strong advantage.

Compensation and Benefits

Total Cash Compensation Range (inclusive of base salary and bonus target, in Chicago) : $302,025–$543,650.

75% 401k match up to 7%

Stock Ownership Potential

Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission

Comprehensive health benefits (medical / dental / vision) including potential premium discounts and company‑provided HSA contributions (up to $500–$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages

Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300–$600 annual

Company‑provided long‑ and short‑term disability insurance

Trust‑Based Time Off

6‑week Paid Sabbatical Program

6‑Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave

Competitive 8‑24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Adoption Assistance

Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities

Annual Education Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

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