Senior Manager / AVP – Data Quality & Governance

Talents of Endearment Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 183,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual leave entitlement

Professional development support

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Talents of Endearment Careers in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Manager / AVP to lead the enterprise Data Quality & Governance program. You will champion the data governance maturity across business, risk, finance, compliance, and international banking functions, driving CDE definitions, dashboards, and executive reporting.

We expect strong regulatory experience, a track record in Data Quality leadership, and collaboration with senior stakeholders and regulators.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years in Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Management, or Business Intelligence
• Strong experience in Banking or Financial Services
• Proven track record managing enterprise‑wide Data Quality programs
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and regulators
• Prior UAE or GCC banking experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Data Quality Leadership: Lead the enterprise Data Quality Framework development and operation
• Governance Management: Govern CDEs across units; lead governance forums
• Regulatory & Audit: Support internal and external audits; prepare responses and evidence packs
• Data Governance Enablement: Maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data lineage initiatives
• Program & Project Delivery: Lead Data Quality initiatives across countries and programs
• Executive Reporting: Prepare quarterly Data Governance & Data Quality SteerCo presentations and executive summaries

Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality

Data Management

Business Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Master's degree (MBA or MSc) preferred

Certifications such as CDMP, DCAM, Informatica DQ, or Microsoft Data Analyst

Tools

Power BI

Data Quality Management

Metadata Management

Job description

Senior Manager / AVP – Data Quality & Governance

Full time | Talents of Endearment Careers | United Arab Emirates

Posted On 11/08/2026

Job Information

Number of Positions 1

Work Experience 8+ years

18,000+

City Dubai

State/Province Dubayy (Dubai)

337-1500

Job Description

About the Role

Client: Leading Multinational Financial Institution

Our client, a global financial services leader with a strong footprint across the GCC and international markets, is seeking a Senior Manager / AVP – Data Quality & Governance to drive its enterprise‑wide Data Quality Program.

This role is pivotal in elevating the bank’s data governance maturity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling trusted, high‑quality data across business, risk, finance, compliance, and international banking functions.

You will lead the definition, monitoring, remediation, and executive reporting of Critical Data Elements (CDEs) while partnering closely with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

Data Quality Leadership

• Lead the implementation and operationalization of the enterprise Data Quality Framework.
• Define, maintain, and govern Critical Data Elements (CDEs) across business units.
• Establish and monitor Data Quality dimensions: Completeness, Accuracy, Validity, Consistency, Uniqueness, Timeliness, Traceability.
• Develop and maintain Data Quality dashboards and KPIs (DQMI).
• Drive issue remediation with business and technology teams.
• Manage Power BI Data Quality dashboards across Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Compliance (AML, Sanctions, CRS), Finance, Risk, PICG, and International Banking.
• Validate DQMI calculations and ensure accuracy of dashboard outputs.
• Present Data Quality performance updates to senior management and executive committees.

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between Business, Operations, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Technology.
• Lead governance forums with Data Owners, Data Stewards, and senior stakeholders.
• Drive alignment on remediation plans, ownership, and timelines.

Regulatory & Audit Support

• Support internal and external audits related to Data Governance and Data Quality.
• Prepare management responses, evidence packs, and closure documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Central Bank regulations and internal governance standards.

Data Governance Enablement

• Support implementation of Data Governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintain enterprise CDE inventories, Data Dictionaries, Business Glossaries, and Metadata repositories.
• Support Data Lineage, Data Ownership, and Data Stewardship initiatives.

Program & Project Delivery

• Lead Data Quality initiatives across multiple countries and business units.
• Support Core Banking transformation programs (e.g., Flexcube, T24) with data validation rules.
• Participate in migration, onboarding, and remediation programs.
• Coordinate with development teams for SQL and Power BI delivery.

Executive Reporting

• Prepare quarterly Data Governance & Data Quality SteerCo presentations.
• Produce executive summaries and dashboards for leadership forums.
• Highlight achievements, risks, remediation progress, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Required Experience

• 8–15 years in Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Management, or Business Intelligence .
• Strong experience in Banking or Financial Services .
• Proven track record managing enterprise‑wide Data Quality programs.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and regulators.
• Prior experience in UAE or GCC banking environments is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Power BI
• Data Quality Management
• Metadata Management

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Core Banking platforms (Flexcube, T24).
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Understanding of regulatory expectations for Data Governance & Data Quality.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA or MSc) preferred.
• Certifications such as CDMP, DCAM, Informatica DQ, or Microsoft Data Analyst are an advantage.

Language Requirement

Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory , given the role’s engagement with UAE/GCC stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Only candidates currently based in the UAE with valid work authorization and prior GCC banking experience will be considered.

Starting salary from AED 18,000 per month , with the final package depending on experience, qualifications, and GCC banking exposure

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive medical insurance for employee

Annual leave entitlement in line with UAE Labor Law

Professional development support , including certifications in Data Governance, Data Quality, and Analytics

Opportunity to work with a multinational financial institution with regional and international exposure

Career progression pathways within the Data Governance & CDO Office

Collaborative, high‑performance work environment with access to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams