Head of Data Governance & MDM

China Bank Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinabank seeks a strategic Head of Data Management and Governance to lead a new function within the Data Innovation and AI Division. You will shape data governance, establish a trusted data estate, and enable data-driven decisions across the organization.

You will build and lead a team, define policies, ensure compliance, and partner with business and tech units to deliver practical data solutions and insights for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field (advanced degree is a plus)
• Strong experience in data governance, master data management, data architecture, and data quality management
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and guide teams
• Solid understanding of data privacy and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with data management tools, platforms, and frameworks
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across different levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and direction for data governance and master data management (MDM) across the bank
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, guiding them on priorities, delivery, and best practices
• Design and implement data governance policies, standards, and controls to ensure data quality and compliance
• Establish and maintain a centralized “single source of truth” for key data (e.g., customer, product, and operational data)
• Partner with business and technology teams to understand data needs and deliver practical solutions
• Monitor data quality, identify issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee data access, classification, retention, and security controls within the data platform
• Develop dashboards and reports to track performance and provide insights to senior stakeholders

Skills

Data governance

Master data management

Data architecture

Data quality management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data privacy

Communication

Education

Degree in IT / CS / Data Science

Job description

Chinabank seeks a strategic Head of Data Management and Governance to lead a new function within the Data Innovation and AI Division. You will shape data governance, establish a trusted data estate, and enable data-driven decisions across the organization.

You will build and lead a team, define policies, ensure compliance, and partner with business and tech units to deliver practical data solutions and insights for senior stakeholders.