Data Governance & Management Lead - Financial Services

Are you a data professional who's passionate about building a data-driven culture? We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Data Governance & Management Lead to join a leading financial services firm in Hong Kong. In this critical, individual contributor role, you will play a key part in shaping our client's data strategy and driving the adoption of best-in-class data governance practices across the entire organization.

What You'll Do

As the go-to expert for all things data governance, you'll be responsible for:

• Strategizing and implementing: Design, maintain, and continuously improve our firm-wide data governance framework and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Driving adoption: Partner with senior business stakeholders to champion data governance initiatives and ensure widespread adoption of our data policies. Your ability to influence and build strong relationships will be key.

• Leading with technology: Help select, implement, and optimize data governance tools (e.g., for metadata, data quality, or master data management) to automate processes and ensure operational excellence.

• Operating for success: Take a leadership role in operating our data governance committee, ensuring clear communication and alignment across all departments.

• Ensuring compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant data privacy and security regulations (e.g., HKMA requirements, GDPR) and ensure our data practices remain fully compliant.

• Monitoring and reporting: Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor data quality, track progress on data governance initiatives, and provide regular reports to senior management.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with a strong background in data management, a passion for governance, and a proactive mindset. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience: 3-6 years of hands-on experience in data governance and management, with a proven track record of driving enterprise-wide adoption.

• Industry Knowledge: Solid experience within the financial services sector is a must.

• Technical Acumen: Familiarity with data governance tools and their application in areas like metadata management, data quality, and master data management.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams.

• AI Readiness: Experience with unstructured data management and its role in AI strategies is a significant plus.

• Regulatory Knowledge: A strong understanding of data privacy laws and financial services regulations, such as those from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).

• Data Literacy: Proven ability to explain complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and to promote data-driven thinking across the organization.

If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please submit through "Apply Now" or send your resume in Word format to Danny Kwan at resume@pinpointasia.com and put Data Governance & Management Lead - Financial Services in the subject header.

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