Data Management Lead

Praemium; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid work

Annual short-term incentive

Parental leave

Extra annual leave

Study leave

Volunteer leave

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing & vaccination

Retail discounts

Novated vehicle leasing

Melbourne CBD office facilities

Career development

Job summary

Praemium is seeking a Data Management Lead in Melbourne to establish and embed a data governance framework across the organisation. You will drive policies, standards, and controls while engaging stakeholders to embed practices that protect and maximise data value.

This greenfield opportunity involves assessing current maturity, designing a practical roadmap, and delivering foundations with hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Experience establishing or uplifting data management or governance capability.
• Experience in financial services or similarly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of data governance, risk, privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing policies, standards, controls and governance documentation.
• Experience addressing audit findings and establishing sustainable controls.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Practical, proportionate approach to governance.
• Able to work with Technology and Cyber Security without being a data engineer/analyst.
• Ability to work independently and build capability from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Establish and operationalise the Data Management Framework, policies, standards and governance processes.
• Assess data management maturity and develop a practical roadmap for improvement.
• Address audit findings, data risks and control gaps.
• Develop practical governance documentation and registers.
• Strengthen data retention, classification, privacy and quality practices.
• Establish clear data ownership and stewardship responsibilities.
• Develop governance guardrails to support responsible AI adoption.
• Partner with Technology and Cyber Security on data controls and tooling (including DLP).
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance and Privacy on regulatory requirements.
• Drive adoption through stakeholder engagement, workshops, training and practical support.

Skills

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Audits & controls

Stakeholder engagement

Practical governance

Tech collaboration

Independence & capability

Ground-up delivery

Job description

We’re looking for a Data Management Lead to establish and embed Praemium’s data management framework and strengthen how we govern, protect and use data across the organisation.

This is a hands‑on individual contributor role with no direct reports. You’ll personally establish the foundations while leading through expertise, influence and stakeholder engagement. As our data management capability matures, there may be an opportunity for the role and team to grow.

This is a genuine greenfield opportunity. You’ll assess where we are today, determine what good looks like for an organisation of our size and regulatory environment, and implement practical solutions that address our key risks and priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Establish and operationalise our Data Management Framework, policies, standards and governance processes.
• Assess data management maturity and develop a practical roadmap for improvement.
• Address audit findings, data risks and control gaps.
• Develop practical policies, standards, procedures, registers and governance documentation.
• Strengthen data retention, classification, privacy, quality and information‑handling practices.
• Establish clear data ownership and stewardship responsibilities.
• Develop governance guardrails to support responsible AI adoption.
• Partner with Technology and Cyber Security on appropriate data controls and tooling, including DLP.
• Work closely with Risk, Compliance and Privacy to respond to regulatory requirements.
• Build adoption through stakeholder engagement, workshops, training and practical support.

About You

You’re someone who can investigate, consult, recommend and then roll up your sleeves to implement.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience establishing or significantly uplifting data management or data governance capability.
• Experience in financial services or a similarly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of data governance, risk, privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing policies, standards, controls and governance documentation.
• Experience addressing audit findings and establishing sustainable controls.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• A practical, proportionate approach to governance.
• Enough technical understanding to work effectively with Technology and Cyber Security, without needing to be a data engineer or analyst.
• The ability to work independently and build capability from the ground up.

Praemium offers a range of benefits supporting flexibility, development and wellbeing, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, supporting a combination of office and working from home.
• Annual Short-Term Incentive opportunity.
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Paid study leave and access to professional and personal development opportunities, including the Go1 learning platform.
• Paid volunteer leave to support community activities.
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for employees and family members.
• Annual flu vaccination and access to wellbeing initiatives.
• Retail discounts and cashback offers across areas including health, fitness, groceries, fuel, electronics and travel.
• Novated vehicle leasing options.
• A contemporary Melbourne CBD office with end‑of‑trip facilities, free fruit and refreshments, barista coffee and weekly office drinks.
• Ongoing career and development opportunities across the business.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Please note: Only applicants with full, unrestricted work rights in Australia will be considered. A police check will be required for the successful candidate.

About Praemium

Praemium is a leading provider of next‑generation wealth management solutions, empowering advisers to deliver exceptional outcomes for high‑net‑worth clients. Combining deep wealth management experience with continued investment in technology and innovation, we’re focused on creating smarter, more scalable solutions for the wealth management industry