Director, Data Risk & Governance

DBS Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Ltd. is seeking an experienced Data Risk professional within the Risk Management Group to lead and evolve the Group Data Risk Management policy and standards.

The role focuses on defining data risk appetite, translating regulatory requirements into concrete data risk controls, and ensuring consistent data risk governance across the Group. You will collaborate with businesses to codify good data risk practices, apply machine learning techniques where relevant, and communicate complex

Qualifications

• Experience (8+ years) in risk management, with a strong focus on Data risk.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of regulations and industry best practices related to Data risk, and model risk management frameworks.
• Experience in Applied Machine Learning Techniques will be favoured.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess risks effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Banking, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics).
• DCAM certification or data governance related certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Group Data Risk Management Policy and supporting standards.
• Define and maintain Data Risk appetite, thresholds, and expected control outcomes.
• Codify what good looks like for data risk management across businesses.
• Translate regulatory expectations into clear, formal data risk requirements.
• Drive alignment of standards and controls to data risk policy and appetite.
• Provide clear interpretation of data risk requirements across teams.
• Support articulation of data risk issues, incidents, and control gaps.
• Ensure consistency in how data risks and controls are defined across the Group.

Skills

Data risk

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Machine learning basics

Communication

Analytical thinking

DCAM certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

DCAM certification

Job description

DBS Bank Ltd. is seeking an experienced Data Risk professional within the Risk Management Group to lead and evolve the Group Data Risk Management policy and standards.

The role focuses on defining data risk appetite, translating regulatory requirements into concrete data risk controls, and ensuring consistent data risk governance across the Group. You will collaborate with businesses to codify good data risk practices, apply machine learning techniques where relevant, and communicate complex