Data Governance Jobs & Recruitment for Fintech Companies

Build stronger fintech teams with specialist data governance recruitment from Wayoh. We help growing companies hire professionals who can support data quality, controls, privacy, risk, and regulatory readiness, with a consultative search approach built for fast-moving fintech environments from Seed to Series C.

Recruitment support for fintech data governance roles

Our Data Governance Jobs & Recruitment Services

Specialist hiring support for fintech teams building compliant, scalable, and well-governed data functions.

Permanent Hiring

Find full-time data governance professionals through a targeted search process that reaches qualified active and passive candidates across fintech, compliance, risk, and technology functions.

Executive Search

Secure senior leaders for strategic data governance mandates with a bespoke search model designed for high-impact, confidential, and time-sensitive fintech leadership hires.

Interim Solutions

Add vetted interim or project-based talent for governance programs, remediation work, policy rollouts, and urgent compliance initiatives without slowing internal delivery.

Fintech Hiring Specialists

Hire Data Governance Talent With Confidence

Wayoh helps fintech companies hire data governance professionals who can strengthen controls, improve data quality, and support regulatory readiness as teams scale. From early-stage platforms building foundational governance to established fintechs refining ownership, lineage, and oversight, our network-first approach connects you with candidates who understand both fast product environments and the compliance expectations shaping modern financial services.

Fintech data governance recruitment consultation
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Success Stories

Supporting fintech and financial services clients with specialist hiring across regulated, high-growth environments.

"Matt demonstrates an excellent understanding of the Compliance market. I would highly recommend Matt to any senior level professional either looking to change job or to bring in staff to join their team."

Mark Webb

"Matt is an exceptional recruiter who stands out for his speed, professionalism, and deep expertise. From start to finish, he demonstrates an impressive level of knowledge, quickly grasping the nuances of my experience and aligning it perfectly with opportunities. His ability to move swiftly without sacrificing attention to detail was..."

Victoria Howard

"Matt is amazing, he takes the time to match you with a role that truly compliments your skills. Matt communicates effectively and ensures that his clients are informed about each and every step of the process. He goes the extra mile and advocates for his candidates."

Gwendolyn Lankford

"My experience working with Matt as a recruitment client has been exceptional. Matt had a bank position he was working on and proactively searched for candidates. He located my LinkedIn profile, and my experience matched the position. He reached out to me on a Thursday to discuss the position, set..."

Gary Haley

"Matt has an extensive network of compliance professionals and in our time working together, brought numerous tailor-made roles for my review. I would not have been aware of these roles if it were not for him. He was very transparent throughout the process and easy to work with; my experience..."

Kevin Lee

"In my efforts to staff numerous departments en masse at the same time, working with Matt was an incredible boon in meeting our time-to-fill for our positions. He is extremely professional and will always work with you whether it's shifting needs and timetables, candidate expectancy, or specific qualifications for new..."

Anthony Tung

"Matt was one of the best talent hunters I've ever worked with! He brought us quality resumes and was very timely in facilitating interviews and securing employment agreements. His candidates were just what we were looking for!"

Dave Hales

"When presented with an opportunity, would you take it? This question came to my mind after I received a message from Matt Lang, the founder of Wayoh Financial Services Recruiting, about a job opening. The role involves overseeing a Compliance Program focusing on FDIC, Regulatory Change, and Vendor Risk Management..."

Ronald Parham

"Matt was extremely dedicated and helpful in assisting me with not only landing my new position, but also improved the ease at which I was able to be onboarded to that role. His attention to detail when it comes to ensuring candidates understand the scope of the position, assessing for..."

Eric Spence

"Matt is a great leader and always finds the right candidate for top executive positions. I highly recommend Matt and his team."

Patricia Berbia

"Working with Matt has been the best recruiting experience. He took the time to understand my goals and presented me with opportunities that truly matched my skills. He has gone the extra mile, in every step of the way. He communicated timely and effectively. Would highly recommend working with Matt..."

Juan Rosas

"Matt is one of best and I like to work with him as he really stands in your shoes and takes care of all of your considerations."

Stacy Liu

"Matt demonstrates an excellent understanding of the Compliance market. I would highly recommend Matt to any senior level professional either looking to change job or to bring in staff to join their team."

Mark Webb

"Matt is an exceptional recruiter who stands out for his speed, professionalism, and deep expertise. From start to finish, he demonstrates an impressive level of knowledge, quickly grasping the nuances of my experience and aligning it perfectly with opportunities. His ability to move swiftly without sacrificing attention to detail was..."

Victoria Howard

"Matt is amazing, he takes the time to match you with a role that truly compliments your skills. Matt communicates effectively and ensures that his clients are informed about each and every step of the process. He goes the extra mile and advocates for his candidates."

Gwendolyn Lankford

"My experience working with Matt as a recruitment client has been exceptional. Matt had a bank position he was working on and proactively searched for candidates. He located my LinkedIn profile, and my experience matched the position. He reached out to me on a Thursday to discuss the position, set..."

Gary Haley

"Matt has an extensive network of compliance professionals and in our time working together, brought numerous tailor-made roles for my review. I would not have been aware of these roles if it were not for him. He was very transparent throughout the process and easy to work with; my experience..."

Kevin Lee

"In my efforts to staff numerous departments en masse at the same time, working with Matt was an incredible boon in meeting our time-to-fill for our positions. He is extremely professional and will always work with you whether it's shifting needs and timetables, candidate expectancy, or specific qualifications for new..."

Anthony Tung

"Matt was one of the best talent hunters I've ever worked with! He brought us quality resumes and was very timely in facilitating interviews and securing employment agreements. His candidates were just what we were looking for!"

Dave Hales

"When presented with an opportunity, would you take it? This question came to my mind after I received a message from Matt Lang, the founder of Wayoh Financial Services Recruiting, about a job opening. The role involves overseeing a Compliance Program focusing on FDIC, Regulatory Change, and Vendor Risk Management..."

Ronald Parham

"Matt was extremely dedicated and helpful in assisting me with not only landing my new position, but also improved the ease at which I was able to be onboarded to that role. His attention to detail when it comes to ensuring candidates understand the scope of the position, assessing for..."

Eric Spence

"Matt is a great leader and always finds the right candidate for top executive positions. I highly recommend Matt and his team."

Patricia Berbia

"Working with Matt has been the best recruiting experience. He took the time to understand my goals and presented me with opportunities that truly matched my skills. He has gone the extra mile, in every step of the way. He communicated timely and effectively. Would highly recommend working with Matt..."

Juan Rosas

"Matt is one of best and I like to work with him as he really stands in your shoes and takes care of all of your considerations."

Stacy Liu

"Matt demonstrates an excellent understanding of the Compliance market. I would highly recommend Matt to any senior level professional either looking to change job or to bring in staff to join their team."

Mark Webb

"Matt is an exceptional recruiter who stands out for his speed, professionalism, and deep expertise. From start to finish, he demonstrates an impressive level of knowledge, quickly grasping the nuances of my experience and aligning it perfectly with opportunities. His ability to move swiftly without sacrificing attention to detail was..."

Victoria Howard

"Matt is amazing, he takes the time to match you with a role that truly compliments your skills. Matt communicates effectively and ensures that his clients are informed about each and every step of the process. He goes the extra mile and advocates for his candidates."

Gwendolyn Lankford

"My experience working with Matt as a recruitment client has been exceptional. Matt had a bank position he was working on and proactively searched for candidates. He located my LinkedIn profile, and my experience matched the position. He reached out to me on a Thursday to discuss the position, set..."

Gary Haley

"Matt has an extensive network of compliance professionals and in our time working together, brought numerous tailor-made roles for my review. I would not have been aware of these roles if it were not for him. He was very transparent throughout the process and easy to work with; my experience..."

Kevin Lee

"In my efforts to staff numerous departments en masse at the same time, working with Matt was an incredible boon in meeting our time-to-fill for our positions. He is extremely professional and will always work with you whether it's shifting needs and timetables, candidate expectancy, or specific qualifications for new..."

Anthony Tung

"Matt was one of the best talent hunters I've ever worked with! He brought us quality resumes and was very timely in facilitating interviews and securing employment agreements. His candidates were just what we were looking for!"

Dave Hales

"When presented with an opportunity, would you take it? This question came to my mind after I received a message from Matt Lang, the founder of Wayoh Financial Services Recruiting, about a job opening. The role involves overseeing a Compliance Program focusing on FDIC, Regulatory Change, and Vendor Risk Management..."

Ronald Parham

"Matt was extremely dedicated and helpful in assisting me with not only landing my new position, but also improved the ease at which I was able to be onboarded to that role. His attention to detail when it comes to ensuring candidates understand the scope of the position, assessing for..."

Eric Spence

"Matt is a great leader and always finds the right candidate for top executive positions. I highly recommend Matt and his team."

Patricia Berbia

"Working with Matt has been the best recruiting experience. He took the time to understand my goals and presented me with opportunities that truly matched my skills. He has gone the extra mile, in every step of the way. He communicated timely and effectively. Would highly recommend working with Matt..."

Juan Rosas

"Matt is one of best and I like to work with him as he really stands in your shoes and takes care of all of your considerations."

Stacy Liu
The Wayoh Difference

Why Choose Wayoh?

Wayoh combines specialist market knowledge with a relationship-led search process built for critical hires.

Specialist Focus

Deep experience hiring across fintech, compliance, risk, and governance-critical business functions.

Real Networks

Candidates come through genuine market relationships, not keyword matching or database-only outreach.

Proven Track Record

Over 500 professionals placed across Banking, FinTech, and adjacent regulated markets.

Flexible Hiring

Support for permanent, executive, and interim hiring as governance priorities evolve.

Meet The Wayoh Team

Experienced recruiters for regulated growth hiring.

Wayoh has spent more than 10 years supporting hiring across financial services, with over 500 professionals placed across Banking, FinTech, and HealthTech. The business began in traditional financial services, helping banks hire across compliance, financial crime, risk, and legal, then expanded into high-growth fintech as demand grew for specialist talent in regulated, innovation-led markets. Today, Wayoh supports companies from founding hires to broader team buildouts, combining deep market knowledge with real candidate relationships. Its vision is simple: bring a human, consultative approach to hiring in sectors where trust, speed, and domain expertise matter. For fintech companies building stronger data governance capabilities, that means access to talent who can support both scale and accountability.

500+Professionals placed across regulated sectors
10+ YearsServing Banking, FinTech, and HealthTech markets
Seed to Series CSupport for scaling fintech hiring needs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 5 pillars of data governance?

The five pillars commonly include data quality, data stewardship, data policies and standards, data security and privacy, and data lifecycle management. In fintech, these pillars help teams define ownership, improve reporting accuracy, support regulatory expectations, and create consistent controls around how sensitive financial and customer data is collected, used, stored, and monitored.

What does a data governance manager do?

What roles can Wayoh recruit for within data governance?

Do you recruit for permanent, interim, and executive data governance positions?

How do you find qualified data governance candidates for fintech companies?

Can you help early-stage fintech companies hire their first data governance professional?

How quickly can a data governance search begin?

What should fintech companies look for when hiring data governance talent?

Still Have Hiring Questions?

Speak with our team about your data governance search.

Markets We Serve

Wayoh supports fintech hiring across key U.S. markets and nationwide regulated growth environments.

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