IT Data Governance Lead - Compliance & Risk

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking an IT Data Governance Officer to support data governance, compliance and risk across ITE. You will work with the CDO, data owners and business owners to enhance governance maturity and data stewardship.

The role covers policy adherence, risk assessments and audit readiness in a dynamic public sector context. You will help implement value–risk assessments, maintain governance documentation, educate staff on data policies and support periodic audits and reviews of IM8 data

Qualifications

• Possess suitable academic or professional credentials in IT, CS or related fields.
• Certifications in data management or audit (eg CDMP, DCAM, CISA) would be an advantage.
• Minimum 2–5 years in governance, risk, compliance, audit, data management or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Support CDO in data governance and compliance matters related to IM8 data domain, WOG policies and standards.
• Help identify and communicate Business Owners and Data Owners for key data domains and systems.
• Support value-risk assessments and develop learning materials for CDO Team and Data Owners.
• Review Line 1 value-risk assessments and assist with Line 2 escalation when needed.
• Assist administration of the Data Administration Group, including agenda prep and tracking.
• Maintain documentation of governance decisions and audit readiness evidence.
• Monitor data usage risks and compliance metrics; report updates to management.
• Educate staff on data-related policies and support monthly data management inductions.
• Coordinate annual Data Security Risk Assessment reviews for critical systems.
• Support IM8 audit data-domain aspects and follow-up on audit findings.
• Update data governance policies and guidance based on risks and changes.

Skills

Data governance

Risk management

Compliance

Audit standards

Information security

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Public sector familiarity

Job description

sggovterp is seeking an IT Data Governance Officer to support data governance, compliance and risk across ITE. You will work with the CDO, data owners and business owners to enhance governance maturity and data stewardship.

The role covers policy adherence, risk assessments and audit readiness in a dynamic public sector context. You will help implement value–risk assessments, maintain governance documentation, educate staff on data policies and support periodic audits and reviews of IM8 data