Responsibilities
Data Policy Development & Governance
- Develop, review, and maintain enterprise-wide data management policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
- Ensure data policies align with the bank's business strategy, regulatory requirements, and governance framework.
- Establish policy lifecycle management processes, including approval, communication, implementation, and periodic review.
- Define and maintain data governance principles, controls, and accountability models.
Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor regulatory changes related to data management, privacy, information security, data retention, and digital banking.
- Assess the impact of regulatory requirements on existing data policies and controls.
- Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and compliance assessments related to data governance.
- Ensure compliance with local banking regulations, data protection laws, and industry standards.
Data Governance Framework Management
- Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Bank's Data Governance Framework.
- Collaborate with Data Owners, Data Stewards, and Custodians to establish governance processes.
- Define and maintain data classification standards, metadata standards, and data ownership models.
- Drive policy adherence across business and technology functions.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with business units, risk management, compliance, legal, IT, cybersecurity, and project teams.
- Provide guidance and interpretation on data governance policies and standards.
- Facilitate governance forums, committees, and policy review workshops.
- Promote data governance awareness and best practices throughout the organization.
Policy Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor compliance with approved data policies and standards.
- Develop governance metrics, KPIs, and compliance reports.
- Identify policy gaps, control weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
- Recommend corrective actions and track remediation plans.
Training & Awareness
- Develop and deliver training materials related to data policies and governance requirements.
- Conduct awareness programs to strengthen the organization's data-driven culture.
- Support change management initiatives related to data governance transformation.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related disciplines.
- Master's degree is an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Information Management, or Banking Operations.
- Experience in banking, financial services, or regulated industries preferred.
- Hands-on experience in developing policies, standards, or governance frameworks is highly desirable.
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of:
- Data Governance Frameworks
- Data Management Principles
- Data Quality Management
- Metadata Management
- Master Data Management (MDM)
- Data Privacy and Protection
- Information Security Governance
- Data Lifecycle Management
- Familiarity with data governance tools and platforms.
- Understanding of banking products, processes, and regulatory environments.
