Data Governance Lead: AI, Risk & Strategy

DBS BANK LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Ltd. Transformation & Data, Group COO, is seeking a senior data governance leader to define and oversee enterprise-wide governance frameworks across the data lifecycle.

You will partner with risk, technology and units to implement AI-enabled governance, ownership models and risk controls. You will lead a team of specialists, drive stakeholder alignment, and champion standards to protect data quality, lineage, and regulatory compliance across DBS.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or data science.
• Subject matter expertise in data governance, data management or risk management.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional data governance initiatives.
• Strong leadership to influence stakeholders across diverse teams.
• Experience with data governance tools and AI to scale practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Define, champion and oversee enterprise-wide data governance frameworks to support DBS Data & AI ambitions and mitigate risks across the end-to-end data lifecycle.
• Expand data governance frameworks to address agentic AI, real-time and unstructured data use.
• Entrench the data ownership model across units and locations, fostering ownership and accountability.
• Partner with risk management and technology leadership to define and execute data governance initiatives.
• Drive communication, messaging and alignment on data governance standards and outcomes at all levels.
• Establish playbooks, learning materials and tools to operationalise governance standards.
• Establish and embed data risk controls to oversee and validate governance standards.
• Spearhead transformation and scaling of governance processes with AI and automation.
• Continuously refine governance frameworks addressing emerging data risks and regulatory changes.
• Define, monitor and report on key risk indicators and governance outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data governance specialists.

Skills

Data governance leadership

Cross-functional stakeholder

AI/automation in governance

Risk management

Data lifecycle management

Analytical thinking

Presentations and communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or Data Science

MS or relevant advanced certification

Job description

DBS Bank Ltd. Transformation & Data, Group COO, is seeking a senior data governance leader to define and oversee enterprise-wide governance frameworks across the data lifecycle.

You will partner with risk, technology and units to implement AI-enabled governance, ownership models and risk controls. You will lead a team of specialists, drive stakeholder alignment, and champion standards to protect data quality, lineage, and regulatory compliance across DBS.