Senior Associate, Data Governance & Data Assurance (Banking-Contract)

Links International; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 700.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ascentium Group client: a long-established Hong Kong bank embarking on a data transformation journey. The Senior Associate will help develop and implement governance strategies, policies, and frameworks across data quality, metadata, lineage and data ownership.

Role requires strong collaboration with Risk, Compliance and Technology to strengthen data risk controls and regulatory alignment, including PDPO. You will coordinate governance activities and maintain critical data documentation.

Formación

• Develop and implement the Bank's Data Governance framework and operating model in alignment with enterprise standards and PDPO requirements.
• Establish and maintain governance policies covering data quality, metadata, lineage, ownership, access controls, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Technology to strengthen data risk controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive data ownership and stewardship by defining responsibilities and decision rights with business stakeholders.
• Coordinate Data Governance Council activities, including meeting prep, issue tracking, and governance reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Support the development and implementation of governance framework, strategy, and operating model.
• Establish and maintain governance policies covering data quality, metadata, lineage, ownership, access controls, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Technology to strengthen data risk management controls and ensure PDPO compliance.
• Drive data ownership and stewardship by working with business stakeholders to define responsibilities.
• Coordinate Data Governance Council and working group activities with meeting preparation and issue tracking.

Conocimientos

Data governance

Data management

Data risk management

Data quality

Metadata management

Data lineage

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Educación

Professional certification in Data Governance / Data Management

Descripción del empleo

Senior Associate, Data Governance & Data Assurance (Banking-Contract)

As a proud member of the Ascentium Group, we stand at the forefront of innovation in Human Capital Solutions. With a forward-thinking mindset, we deliver a tailored suite of services that empower our clients to thrive in today's fast-changing business landscape.

Our client is one of Hong Kong's long-established banks, with a strong market presence and a well-established business platform. As part of its ongoing growth and transformation journey, the bank is investing in strengthening its Data Governance function and is seeking a committed professional to support the development and implementation of governance strategies, policies, and frameworks. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across different business units, gain exposure to high-impact projects, and contribute to the bank's ongoing data transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the Bank's Data Governance framework, strategy, and operating model, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain governance policies covering data quality, metadata, lineage, data ownership, access controls, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams to strengthen data risk management controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and PDPO requirements.
• Drive data ownership and stewardship by working closely with business stakeholders to define responsibilities, accountability, and decision-making processes.
• Coordinate Data Governance Council and working group activities, including meeting preparation, issue tracking, decision logging, and stakeholder communications.
• Manage the business glossary, Critical Data Elements (CDEs), metadata, and data lineage documentation to ensure data assets are properly defined and maintained.
• Establish data quality standards, KPIs, and governance metrics; monitor issues, drive remediation, and provide management reporting on governance effectiveness and risks.

Key Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Risk Management.
• Proven track record in implementing or enhancing data governance frameworks and operating models.
• Hands-on experience in data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience within banking, financial services, or insurance industries is highly preferred.
• Professional certification in Data Governance, Data Management, or AI Governance is an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills.