Assistant Vice President - Data Management Office -
Governance Planning Department
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
As the AVP in the Data Management Office (DMO), you will assist in implementing the Data Governance framework in accordance with global standards and regulatory requirements. Your primary responsibilities include establishing governance for regulatory reporting data, such as defining Key Data Elements (KDEs), managing and developing the metadata, data lineage, data quality control, and data ownership, as well as operationalizing data governance practices, particularly with Collibra. Additionally, this role will focus on Data Utilization by collaborating with various business units to leverage data analytics, address business challenges, improve operational efficiencies, and drive growth opportunities.
- Implement comprehensive Data Governance strategy including policies, guidelines, procedures and standards, to promote data quality with data governance roles and responsibilities defined (Data Owners / Stewards / Consumers), which ensures clear accountability and ownership of data assets throughout the organization.
- Ensure compliance with data-related regulatory standards, including BCBS 239 and develop relevant policies and frameworks.
- Coordinate discussions between DMO and other stakeholders regarding data governance / quality requirements and address any data governance-related issues / gaps.
- Maintain a data governance framework that encompasses data classifications, data dictionaries, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality controls, ensuring alignment with Global Standards.
- Facilitate and promote the usage and adoption of the data governance tools, processes, standards and procedures e.g Collibra.
- Support the Data Management Working Group in overseeing the progress of Data Governance initiatives and monitoring Data Quality Issue Management.
- Develop metrics and reports / dashboards to measure key performance indicators such as data quality, accuracy, completeness.
- Collaborate with other regional Data Management Office (DMO) to assess data literacy needs and develop targeted strategies to address them.
- Drive the adoption of Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Tools while guiding on the integration of analytics into strategy planning and operational process.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in data-related disciplines (e.g., Data Management, Data Governance, and Data Analytics).
- Subject Matter Expertise with extensive hands-on experience in implementing data governance and management within banking and financial institutions.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for banks, including regulatory reporting and BCBS 239.
- Hands-on experience with data governance tools, particularly Collibra, as well as automation tools (e.g., Alteryx).
- Knowledge of related ordinances (e.g., HKMA) and trends in Data Policy and Procedures.
- Strong experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI and Tableau, with proven experience in developing interactive, effective, and insight-driven management dashboards and business reports will be an added advantage.
- Strong communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments and business units/ functions (e.g., Regulatory Reporting, Risk, Finance, AML/ Compliance, Audit, Operations, or other stakeholders).
- Professional certification in data governance (e.g., CDMP, Collibra) is a plus.
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.