Regional Data Strategy Leader

ACCA Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a senior leader to drive regional data governance and accelerate analytics capability across multiple regional markets. You will spearhead the data strategy, architect foundational assets, and partner with cross-functional leadership to bridge business demand with data delivery.

You will lead and mentor a team of data analysts, product owners and business analysts across dispersed locations, ensuring effective governance and delivery of high-impact data initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting and overseeing modern data capability frameworks including AI/ML and data governance.
• lead large-scale regional data analytics transformation programs in complex matrix environments.
• Deep domain experience in insurance or broader financial services.
• Experience leading diverse teams of Data Analysts, Product Owners, and Business Analysts across dispersed locations.
• Excellent executive-level communication to bridge business and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional data strategy and translate vision into executable roadmaps for analytics, reporting, and regulatory outcomes.
• Architect core data assets to reduce fragmentation and enable self-service consumption.
• Partner with underwriting, claims, finance and actuarial to align business demand with data delivery.
• Oversee end-to-end program governance across regional portfolios, prioritization, AI risk framing, and ExCo reporting.
• Mentor onshore and offshore data teams to build sustainable regional data capabilities.

Skills

Data governance frameworks

AI/ML capabilities

Regional data analytics programs

Insurance/financial services domain

Team leadership & mentorship

Job description

ACCA Careers is seeking a senior leader to drive regional data governance and accelerate analytics capability across multiple regional markets. You will spearhead the data strategy, architect foundational assets, and partner with cross-functional leadership to bridge business demand with data delivery.

You will lead and mentor a team of data analysts, product owners and business analysts across dispersed locations, ensuring effective governance and delivery of high-impact data initiatives in a