Data Governance Officer

Union Bank of the Philippines; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Bank of the Philippines seeks a Data Governance Officer to strengthen the Data Trust and Governance team as data platforms and AI initiatives expand. You will develop and maintain governance policies, standards, and guidelines to meet regulatory expectations across the bank.

You will collaborate with business units and technology teams to embed governance in data initiatives, conduct assessments, monitor data quality and privacy, and support audits and governance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience in data governance, data management, or data quality.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain enterprise data governance policies and guidelines.
• Monitor compliance with data governance controls and data lifecycle management.
• Assess data-related risks and propose remediation measures.
• Prepare governance reports and materials for management and committees.
• Collaborate with business units and technology teams to embed governance in data initiatives.
• Support audits and regulatory assessments related to data governance.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data quality

Compliance

Risk management

SQL

BI tools

OpenMetadata / Collate

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/IS/Data Science

Tools

Collate/OpenMetadata

Job description

1 - 5 Years

Employee

Job Description

Company: Union Bank of the Philippines

Position: Data Governance Officer

Abou t the Role:

The role's goal is o strengthen the Data Trust and Governance team's capacity to support the Bank's expanding data-driven and AI initiatives, increasing governance requirements, and evolving regulatory expectations.

As the Bank continues to expand its data platforms, data products, analytics, and AI capabilities, there is a growing need to develop and maintain governance policies, standards, and implementing guidelines, conduct governance assessments, monitor compliance, and address emerging data-related risks.

What You'll Do:

Develop, review, and maintain enterprise data governance policies, standards, frameworks, and implementing guidelines to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Bank's Data Governance Framework across business units, systems, and data platforms.

Conduct governance assessments, identify control gaps, evaluate data-related risks, and recommend appropriate remediation measures.

Monitor compliance with established data governance policies, standards, and controls, including data quality, metadata management, data access, and data lifecycle management.

Utilize data governance and management tools, such as Collate (OpenMetadata), to support data cataloging, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality monitoring.

Collaborate with business units, technology teams, and control functions to address governance concerns and embed governance requirements into data initiatives.

Support the governance of data consumption for analytics and AI, ensuring responsible use, data protection, and compliance with applicable policies.

Prepare governance reports, assessments, policy proposals, and presentation materials for management and governance committees.

Support internal and external audits, regulatory assessments, and remediation activities related to data governance.

Promote data governance awareness, responsible data consumption, and continuous improvement of data management practices across the organization.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, or other related fields.

At least 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, data quality, compliance, risk management, or related functions.

Basic understanding of data governance frameworks, data management principles, and regulatory requirements, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.

Experience or exposure to developing policies, standards, procedures, and governance documentation is an advantage.

Familiarity with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK and data management platforms such as Collate (OpenMetadata) or equivalent tools is preferred.

Knowledge of data privacy, information security, and responsible AI practices is an advantage.

Relevant certifications in Data Management (CDMP), Data Governance, Data Analytics, Information Security, or related disciplines are an advantage but not required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Relevant certifications in Data Management (CDMP), Data Governance, Data Analytics, Information Security, or related disciplines.

Experience in the banking or financial services industry, particularly in data governance, risk management, compliance, or regulatory initiatives.

Familiarity with industry frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK, COBIT, and other relevant data governance standards.

Hands-on experience with data management platforms such as Collate (OpenMetadata), data catalogs, data quality tools, or cloud data platforms.

Experience in drafting, reviewing, and implementing enterprise policies, governance frameworks, standards, and implementing guidelines.

Exposure to data governance committees, internal or external audits, regulatory assessments, and stakeholder engagements.

Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI practices, and governance considerations for AI-driven analytics and data consumption.

Experience with SQL, business intelligence tools, data profiling, or data quality monitoring is an advantage.

Job Snapshot

Department

Transformation Strategy and Governance