Senior Data Governance Manager

Bank of Communications Hong Kong Branch; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Communications Hong Kong Branch is seeking a data governance leader to formulate and maintain governance frameworks across the organization, ensuring data quality, lineage and standardization. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to drive cross‑department initiatives.

Candidate should have at least 5 years in data governance within banking, familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK, SQL proficiency, and knowledge of data privacy and security regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, Statistics or equivalent at HKQF level 5.
• Minimum 5 years' solid experience in data governance or related roles in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA-DMBOK).
• Experience with data warehouse architectures and data modeling.
• Proficient in SQL; working knowledge of Python or scripting languages preferred.
• Familiar with data privacy and data security regulations.
• Experience with data governance platforms or tools is preferred.
• Experience in Hong Kong regulatory reporting data governance is preferred.
• Self-motivated, responsible and able to work independently; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in banking industry is an advantage.
• ECF achievement is the definite advantage.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and maintain data governance frameworks, policies and standards; drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee data quality management, metadata management and data lineage tracking; monitor metrics.
• Plan and develop data governance platforms and tooling; coordinate cross-department implementation.
• Conduct data governance assessment and maturity analysis.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data quality

SQL

Python basics

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in CS/IM/Data Science/Statistics at HKQF level 5

Tools

Data governance platforms

Data profiling tools

Job description

• Formulate and maintain data governance frameworks, policies and standards; drive the establishment and continuous improvement of data governance mechanisms across the organization
• Oversee data quality management, metadata management, key data management and data lineage tracking; monitor data quality metrics and drive remediation initiatives
• Plan and develop data governance platforms and tooling; coordinate cross-departmental data governance implementation and promote data standardization and compliance
• Conduct data governance assessment and maturity analysis

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, Statistics or equivalent qualifications at HKQF level 5
• Minimum 5 years' solid experience in data governance, data management, data quality or related roles in banking or financial services
• Strong knowledge on data governance frameworks and methodologies (e.g. DAMA-DMBOK); familiar with data quality management, metadata management, key data management, data lineage and data classification
• Solid understanding of data warehouse, data mart, data lake and data platform architectures; experience in data modeling and data standardization
• Proficient in SQL; working knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for data profiling and quality checking is preferred
• Familiar with relevant regulations and compliance requirements on data privacy and data security
• Experience with data governance platforms or tools is preferred
• Experience in Hong Kong regulatory reporting data governance is preferred
• Self-motivated, responsible and able to work independently; strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Experience in banking industry is an advantage
• ECF achievement is the definite advantage

Candidates with less experience will be considered as Data Governance Manager

The above post requires proficiency in English, Cantonese and Putonghua.

Data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be kept confidential and used only for consideration of applications. The bank may also refer suitable applicants to other vacancies within the Group. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed after the recruitment exercise. A copy of Personal Information Collection Statement is available upon request.