DATA GOVERNANCE OFFICER

Metrobank; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrobank is seeking a Data Governance Officer to shape and enforce enterprise data governance policies, standards, and controls across the bank. You will provide guidance, coordinate activities, and monitor adherence to governance requirements to promote data accountability and secure data management.

You will lead policy management, data ownership structures, risk-aware data stewardship, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring governance artifacts and data inventories are maintained while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Certification in Data Governance is preferred.
• Minimum of three years in data governance, data management, data quality, risk, or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise data governance policies and standards.
• Drive adoption across the organization and monitor compliance with governance requirements.
• Coordinate data ownership and stewardship structures with clearly documented ownership and accountability.
• Maintain inventories of Data Owners, Data Stewards, and critical data elements.
• Establish and maintain role-based access policies and conduct access reviews.
• Engage stakeholders through governance awareness sessions and communications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support bank objectives.

Skills

Data governance

Policy management

Data ownership

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science/Information Systems

Master’s Degree preferred

Data Governance certification preferred

Tools

Data governance tools

Data catalog

Job description

Here at Metrobank, we don't simply hire employees—we hone future leaders. We provide opportunities that enhance your skills and unlock your talents, helping you evolve into a well-rounded individual. We supply you with all the pieces you need to do your best work, unleashing your full potential to help you secure your future and lead a fulfilling career. And with Metrobank's strong heart for the community, you have the chance to give back and make worthwhile contributions to our nation's economic and social development. With Metrobank, a meaningful life is within your reach!

Position Title:

Data Governance Officer

Job Summary:

The Data Governance Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining the Bank’s enterprise data governance policies, standards, procedures, and controls, and for driving their consistent adoption across the organization. The role provides guidance, coordination, and monitoring support to promote data accountability, improve adherence to data governance requirements, address data risk concerns, and support the secure and compliant management of enterprise data.

Role Exposure:

• Data Governance Policy Management:
• Effective identification. establishment and maintenance of enterprise data governance policies to ensure the protection and proper governance of the Bank's data assets.
• Effective enforcement and sustained compliance with enterprise data governance policies, standards, procedures, and control frameworks.
• Review and update data governance policies to ensure alignment with business requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.
• Conduct periodic data governance assessments and document findings, recommendations, and remediation plans.
• Data Accountability Management:
• Increased adoption of data ownership, stewardship, and accountability practices through established and maintained Data Owner and Data Stewardship structures with clearly documented ownership, accountabilities, and responsibilities.
• Maintain inventories of assigned Data Owners, Data Stewards, and critical data elements.
• Monitor adherence to assigned data governance responsibilities and elevate gaps as necessary.
• Data Governance Management:
• Effective governance activities, governance forums, and working group engagement that support enterprise data governance
• Maintain governance artifacts including policies, standards, data asset inventory, and governance repositories.
• Data-related risks addressed throughout the data lifecycle through implementation of controls.
• Monitor governance activities and ensure timely completion of agreed action items.
• Access Management:
• Establishment and maintenance of role-based access policies and best practices that ensure users are granted appropriate access to enterprise data based on business need and approved authority.
• Enforcement of enterprise data access management policies, standards, procedures, and control requirements.
• Periodic review and certification of data access privileges to ensure continued appropriateness, compliance, and adherence to the principle of least privilege.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Data Governance Awareness:
• Enhanced awareness and understanding of data governance practices among stakeholders through data governance orientation sessions, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagements
• Increased understanding and compliance with governance requirements across business units.
• Responsible data management practices and data literacy adopted across the Bank.
• Enhanced awareness and sustained adoption of enterprise data governance practices through communication and change management initiatives
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall success of the Bank.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Data Management, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Economics, Law or related fields
• Master’s Degree is a plus
• Certification in Data Governance is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in data management, data governance, data quality, risk management, compliance, information management, or related functions