Data Governance Manager (Enterprise Exposure, 43k)

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead enterprise‑wide governance initiatives within Hong Kong's financial services landscape.

You will analyse data, drive metadata management, data quality, and policy frameworks, and collaborate with risk, compliance, technology, and business stakeholders to enhance AI readiness and regulatory compliance. Strong SQL, Python skills and hands‑on platform experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Stewardship, or Information Governance.
• Strong preference for candidates from Banking, Financial Services, Regulatory Bodies, Central Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, or Wealth Management.
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and controls.
• Strong knowledge of Metadata Management, Data Catalogue & Lineage, Data Quality Management, Data Classification & Tagging, Data Privacy & Data Protection, Data Security & Access Controls.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise data governance platforms and tooling.
• Advanced SQL skills for data profiling, analysis, and governance reporting.
• Working knowledge of Python for automation, data processing, and governance‑related solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• As part of the team, analyse data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of enterprise Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls.
• Drive governance initiatives covering data quality, metadata management, classification, lineage, privacy, and access controls.
• Support governance adoption for both structured and unstructured data to improve accessibility and AI readiness.
• Assist in deployment and optimization of data governance tools including catalogues, metadata repositories, lineage, and data quality solutions.
• Partner with business, risk, compliance, technology, and data stakeholders to establish sustainable governance practices.
• Support taxonomy, ontology, and enterprise data-tagging initiatives to improve data intelligence.
• Monitor governance compliance, control effectiveness, and data management processes, recommending continual improvements.
• Develop automation and reporting capabilities using SQL and Python to enhance governance operations.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Data Quality

Data Stewardship

Information Governance

Metadata Management

Data Catalogue

Data Lineage

Data Privacy

Data Protection

Data Security

Access Controls

SQL

Python

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Job description

• Drive enterprise-wide data governance and AI readiness initiatives
• Join a high-impact data transformation programme within financial services

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent organization within Hong Kong's financial services sector, playing a critical role in supporting the stability, integrity, and development of the financial ecosystem. The organization is investing significantly in data governance, digital transformation, and AI-enablement capabilities to support innovation, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making.

Job Description

As a Data Governance Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Analysing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of enterprise Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls.
• Drive governance initiatives covering data quality, metadata management, classification, lineage, privacy, and access controls.
• Support governance adoption for both structured and unstructured data, improving accessibility, discoverability, and AI readiness.
• Assist in the deployment and optimization of data governance tools, including data catalogues, metadata repositories, lineage, and data quality solutions.
• Partner with business, risk, compliance, technology, and data stakeholders to establish sustainable governance practices.
• Support taxonomy, ontology, and enterprise data-tagging initiatives to improve data intelligence and knowledge management capabilities.
• Monitor governance compliance, control effectiveness, and data management processes, recommending continual improvements.
• Support data privacy, information protection, and regulatory compliance requirements within a highly regulated environment.
• Develop automation and reporting capabilities using SQL, Python, and governance tools to improve governance effectiveness and operational efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Data Governance Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Stewardship, or Information Governance.
• Strong preference for candidates from Banking, Financial Services, Regulatory Bodies, Central Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, or Wealth Management environments.
• Practical experience implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and controls.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Catalogue & Lineage
  • Data Quality Management
  • Data Classification & Tagging
  • Data Privacy & Data Protection
  • Data Security & Access Controls
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise data governance platforms and tooling.
• Advanced SQL skills for data profiling, analysis, and governance reporting.
• Working knowledge of Python for automation, data processing, and governance‑related solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive monthly salary.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic data governance and AI transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to regulatory‑grade governance standards, enterprise‑scale data environments, and emerging technologies.

This role offers a role to contribute to impactful data governance initiatives.