About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Data Governance Officer to join a global professional services organisation building a new data governance function from the ground up. You will work closely with a small, collaborative APAC team and the broader global team across Europe and the US to enhance data quality, standardisation, and compliance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Implement and maintain the organisation’s data governance framework, ensuring data quality and consistency across datasets.
Develop and maintain data dictionaries, glossaries, and lineage documentation to track data flows and maintain consistent terminology.
Conduct data quality assessments, identify issues, and coordinate remediation plans.
Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor compliance with governance standards.
Leverage Microsoft Purview (or similar tools like Collibra) to catalogue data assets and enforce governance policies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
Support the end-to-end data lifecycle, identifying dependencies to improve delivery, change management, and operational efficiency.
Produce regular reports for management summarising governance activities and outcomes.
Experience & Skills Required
Foundational knowledge of data governance principles, including data quality, data lineage, roles/responsibilities, and documentation.
Experience designing and maintaining dashboards or metrics for governance compliance.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, Collibra, or other data governance tools.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and implement practical solutions.
Strong problem-solving skills, with experience identifying, escalating, and resolving data quality issues.
Familiarity with automation tools or processes to improve data management efficiency.
Awareness of data protection regulations and the ability to apply them practically.
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate documentation.
Adaptable, willing to learn new tools, technologies, and best practices.
Excellent communication skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience in a professional services or legal environment is desirable.
Fluency in English is required; Traditional and Simplified Chinese is a must.
If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please submit through "Apply Now" or send your resume in Word format to Charlie Kim at resume.all@pinpointasia.com and put Data Governance Officer - APAC in the subject header.
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