Job Description

The RoleAs Lead Data Steward/Data Governance Manager, you will manage and safeguard data assets within the data governance framework. You will focus on maintaining data quality, usage and compliance, ensuring that data lineage and governance policies are upheld. You will collaborate with data stewards across various domains to design and enforce data quality rules and support the operationalization of data governance processes.Job ResponsibilitiesImplement data stewardship principles that align with the data governance framework and policies.Work with various business units/Data Stewards to create and enforce data classification, validation processes and data quality rules/solutions and assist in addressing issues across various domains, including risk, finance, AML/KYC, and customer data.Document and maintain data governance processes and reporting mechanisms.Support data lineage activities to ensure data traceability and integrity.Assist the designing, implementing and adopting of data governance tools such as Collibra.Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including BCBS 239, in all data governance activities.Promote best practices in data governance and encourage a data quality and stewardship.Provide training and support to Data Stewards and stakeholders on data governance practices.Job RequirementsBachelor\'s degree with 4-6 years\' experience in data-related disciplines (e.g., Data Governance, Data Management, Regulatory Reporting, Data Warehouse, Data Lake, ETL, or Data Architecture)Professional certification in data governance (e.g., CDMP, Collibra, DGSP, CIMP), risk management (e.g., GARP, PRIMIA) are a plus.Proven experience in data stewardship and governance within the banking sectorAbility to design and implement data quality rules and resolve data issues across various domains, including solid knowledge and practical implementation experience in regulatory compliance requirements.Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for a bank, including regulatory reporting, BCBS 239.Hands-on experience with data governance tools, particularly Collibra, and knowledge of other DG tools (e.g., Alation, Informatica, etc.) and automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, etc.)Excellent documentation and process management skills, collaborative mindset, and strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams.Having experience in banks or consulting firms advising banking clients on implementing data governance frameworks and tools, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives, and involving practical work is valuable.Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.Work location: One@ChangiCity.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation