Head of Enterprise Data Management

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.; Amstelveen; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Personal and professional development

Job summary

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. is seeking a Head of Enterprise Data Management to lead the data governance and master data management strategy across the bank.

The role focuses on establishing a robust enterprise data foundation, ensuring data quality, and enabling compliant, value-driven data use across domains. You will translate strategy into scalable data capabilities, align data governance with regulatory requirements, and drive collaboration between Technology, risk functions and business lines.

Qualifications

• Academic degree (MSc or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Experience managing mission-critical applications and platforms.
• 10+ years in Data Management, Master Data Management or Data Governance.
• Leadership experience in complex, matrix organisations (>5 yrs).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution.
• Ability to drive change across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across Enterprise Data Management.
• Foster performance, growth and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Value Stream Technology, CDAO and business domains.
• Own and drive enterprise-wide master data management capabilities.
• Ensure consistent definition, integration and maintenance of enterprise data assets across domains.
• Establish and maintain a single source of truth for key enterprise data.

Skills

Data governance

Master data management

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Data platforms

Education

MSc or equivalent

Tools

Data platforms

Job description

At a glance

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for enterprise data, master data management and data governance? Do you thrive at the intersection of business ownership, data platforms and regulatory compliance? Then we are looking for you.Within Value Stream Technology, you will play a key role in shaping ABN AMRO’s enterprise-wide data foundation. You will lead the Enterprise Data Management capability, ensuring that enterprise data assets are consistently defined, integrated and governed, enabling high‑quality, compliant and value‑driven data usage across the bank.

Your job

As Head of Enterprise Data Management, your role is both strategic and operational. You lead the organisation and contribute directly to the execution of the bank’s data and technology strategy within the Data Engineering & Enablement Value Domain.You are responsible for establishing a robust enterprise data foundation that supports reuse, transparency and compliance, while enablingbusiness domains to extract value from high‑quality data.

Your responsibilities

Leadership & organisation

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of data professionals across Enterprise Data Management
• Act as an inspiring people leader, fostering performance, growth and continuous improvement
• Build strong collaboration across Value Stream Technology, CDAO and business domains

Enterprise data management ownership

• Own and drive enterprise-wide master data management capabilities for enterprise data assets
• Ensure consistent definition, integration and maintenance of enterprise data assets across domains
• Establish and maintain a “single source of truth” for key enterprise data (e.g. organisation, reference and party data)

Strategy & execution

• Translate strategic objectives into scalable data management capabilities, standards and solutions
• Drive alignment between business needs, data governance frameworks and data platform capabilities
• Contribute to the evolution of the federated data organisation, enabling domain autonomy within central frameworks

Data governance, quality & compliance

• Ensure data is managed in a consistent, transparent and compliant manner across its lifecycle
• Safeguard adherence to regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks
• Collaborate closely with Data Governance & Management and risk functions to ensure a compliant data landscape

Stakeholder management

• Engage with senior stakeholders across CDAO, CIO and data domains and business lines
• Enable effective collaboration under the “two‑in‑a‑box” model between Technology and business leadership (CDAO)
• Drive adoption of enterprise data standards, services and solutions across the organisation

Operational excellence

• Ensure reliable, scalable and secure delivery of enterprise data management services
• Optimise processes and platforms to improve efficiency, data quality and time‑to‑value
• Oversee budget planning, cost optimisation and investment decisions

Working environment

The Value Stream Technology organisation provides the core IT platforms and services underpinning the bank’s digital, data and AI capabilities. It integrates data, technology and security into one coherent structure with unified governance and prioritisation.Within this environment, Enterprise Data Management is positioned as a key capability within Data Engineering & Enablement, working closely with other domains such as Data Governance & Management and Advanced Analytics.

Your profile

We are looking for a leader who combines strong data expertise with strategic vision and execution power:

• Academic degree (MSc or equivalent) in a relevant field
• Experience in running mission critical, highly available applications and/or platforms
• Extensive experience (> 10 years) in Data Management, Master Data Management or Data Governance
• Proven leadership experience in complex, matrix organisations (> 5 years)
• Strong understanding of data platforms, data lifecycle management and enterprise data architecture
• Experience in regulated environments (financial services preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strategic mindset combined with hands‑on, pragmatic execution
• Ability to drive change and build alignment across multiple domains

We are offering

• A key leadership role in shaping ABN AMRO’s enterprise data capabilities
• A dynamic, innovative and high-impact environment within Value Stream Technology
• The opportunity to drive the bank’s transition to a data-driven organisation
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development

Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision ofbeing a personal bank in the digital agealigns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

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