VP, Data Management (Data Steward)

SMBC Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced data governance professional to implement governance principles, work with data stewards, and enforce data quality rules across risk, finance, AML/KYC, and customer data.

The role focuses on documenting governance processes, supporting data lineage, adopting Collibra and other tools, ensuring BCBS 239 compliance, and training stakeholders to uphold data quality and stewardship.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6+ years of experience in data-related disciplines such as data governance, data management, regulatory reporting, data warehouse, data lake, ETL, or data architecture.
• Proven experience in data stewardship and governance within the banking sector.
• Ability to design and implement data quality rules and resolve data issues across domains with regulatory compliance knowledge (BCBS 239).
• Hands-on experience with data governance tools, particularly Collibra, and knowledge of other DG tools (e.g., Alation, Informatica) and automation tools (e.g., Alteryx).
• Excellent documentation, process management, collaboration, and communication skills to work with diverse teams.
• Experience with banks or consulting firms advising banking clients on data governance implementations.

Responsibilities

• Implement data stewardship principles aligned with governance framework and policies.
• Collaborate with business units and Data Stewards to enforce data classification, validation, and quality rules across risk, finance, AML/KYC, and customer data.
• Document and maintain data governance processes and reporting mechanisms.
• Support data lineage activities to ensure traceability and integrity.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and adopting data governance tools like Collibra.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including BCBS 239.
• Promote best practices in data governance and data quality stewardship.
• Provide training and support to data stewards and stakeholders on governance practices.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Regulatory reporting

Data warehouse

Data lake

ETL

Data architecture

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Alteryx

Communication skills

Tools

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Alteryx

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Implement data stewardship principles that align with the data governance framework and policies.
• Work with various business units / Data Stewards to create and enforce data classification, validation processes and data quality rules / solutions and assist in addressing issues across various domains, including risk, finance, AML/KYC, and customer data.
• Document and maintain data governance processes and reporting mechanisms.
• Support data lineage activities to ensure data traceability and integrity.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and adopting data governance tools like Collibra.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including BCBS 239, in all data governance activities.
• Promote best practices in data governance and encourage a data quality and stewardship.
• Provide training and support to data stewards and stakeholders on data governance practices.

Others

• To perform other duties as assigned by the Management and HOD.
• To relieve or cover duties of staff members in the department in his/her absence.
• Ensure timely escalation to Supervisor/Management in case of any issues.

Working Experience (Years / Type)

• 4 to 6+ years of experience in data-related disciplines (e.g., Data Governance, Data Management, Regulatory Reporting, Data Warehouse, Data Lake, ETL, or Data Architecture)
• Proven experience in data stewardship and governance within the banking sector
• Ability to design and implement data quality rules and resolve data issues across various domains, including solid knowledge and practical implementation experience in regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for a bank, including regulatory reporting, BCBS 239.
• Hands-on experience with data governance tools, particularly Collibra, and knowledge of other DG tools (e.g., Alation, Informatica, etc.) and automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, etc.)
• Excellent documentation and process management skills, collaborative mindset, and strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Having experience in banks or consulting firms advising banking clients on implementing data governance frameworks and tools, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives, and involving practical work is valuable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.