Project Manager, Data Governance/ Banking Industry (Japanese Speaking)

ABeam Consulting (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a seasoned project manager to lead Data Governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of experience in project management within banking or financial services and have strong skills in Data Governance. Proficiency in both English and Japanese is mandatory for liaising with Japanese stakeholders. Join a dynamic team focused on driving enterprise transformation in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Supportive and empowering work environment

Opportunities for skill development

Dynamic career in consulting

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in banking or financial services.
• 5+ years of experience in Data Governance/Management, preferably regulatory-driven.
• Experience in a consulting firm is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the BCBS239 Data Governance project.
• Execute data governance activities like KDE identification and data aggregation.
• Define project scope, milestones, and delivery plans.

Skills

Project management

Data Governance

Stakeholder management

Documentation skills

Communication in English

Communication in Japanese

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields

Tools

PPT

Excel

Word

Job description

About Us:

From business process re‑engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, ABeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the BCBS239 Data Governance project for the Risk Management department, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and bank standards.


• Execute data governance activities including KDE identification, EUC inventory and criticality assessment, data aggregation process analysis, and data lineage implementation.


• Define project scope, milestones, governance structure, roles & responsibilities, and delivery plans using established PM methodologies.


• Work closely with Risk, Data Management, Finance, IT, Compliance, and external vendors to drive execution and resolve issues.


• Establish collaboration frameworks, documentation, and reporting for senior management and executive stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in any related fields.


• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in banking or financial services projects.


• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in Data Governance / Data Management, preferably within regulatory‑driven initiatives (e.g. BCBS239).


• Experience in a consulting firm is highly preferred.


• Strong stakeholder and team management skills across business and IT functions.


• Experience working with Risk Management and/or Finance departments, including regulatory or internal reporting processes.


• Excellent documentation and communication skills (PPT, Excel, Word) with experience reporting to senior executives.


• Good communication skill in both English and Japanese is mandatory to liaise with Japanese stakeholders and clients.

Why Join Us

At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, ABeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. ABeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.

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