Data Steward

Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.

Use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down: This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:

• Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2024).

• Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2023).

• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

• Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

As a Data Steward, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of Kin’s data assets. You’ll be responsible for fostering a culture of data stewardship and accountability across the entire organization, which will involve designing, implementing and enforcing automated data governance policies, standards, and procedures aimed at supporting data management and compliance initiatives.

A day in the life could include: 

Leading a governance committee with members from the entire organization tasked with designing best practices, implementing policies, standards, and procedures to ensure effective data lifecycle and management practices.  This involves:

• Establishing trust and relationships with stakeholders while defining data governance requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Creating data quality standards and metrics to monitor the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data.

• Developing and maintaining a centralized metadata catalog to document data assets, schemas and lineage.

• Defining data access policies and classifying assets based on sensitivity, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements in order to ensure  compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and GLBA.

• Implementing data security, encryption, and access controls to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

• Monitor data access logs and audit trails to detect unauthorized access or usage of data.

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

• 2+ years of experience with lakehouse architecture and federated governance protocols.

• Experience with data management tools and platforms such as Atlan, Hex, Unity Catalog.

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, metadata extraction, data quality management, or metadata management roles.

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, principles, and best practices.

• Previous experience with data privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and GLBA.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders across different levels of the organization.

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance

• Flexible PTO policy 

• Remote work

• Generous equity package

• 401K with company match

• Parental leave

• Continuing education and professional development

• The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact

About Kin

Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.

EEOC Statement

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.