SVP, Data Governance Team Lead, Transformation & Data, Group COO

dbs bank ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

DBS Bank Ltd. is seeking a senior leader to define and oversee enterprise-wide data governance strategies across the group, driving risk controls and data integrity in a real-time analytics environment.

The role partners with risk, technology and business units to scale data governance with AI, establish ownership, playbooks and metrics, and mentor a team of specialists toward a culture of innovation and accountability.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field such as 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 from conception through to successful implementation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to influence stakeholders across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Define, champion and oversee enterprise-wide data governance frameworks.
• Expand governance to address agentic AI, real-time and unstructured data.
• Entrench data ownership across units and locations.
• Partner with risk management and technology leadership to execute governance initiatives.
• Drive communication and alignment on data governance standards.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of data governance specialists.

Skills

Data governance

Leadership

Cross-functional

AI governance

Risk management

Education

CS/Engineering/Data Science degree

Tools

Data governance tools

AI tools

Job description

Business Function

Here at the DBS Transformation & Data, Group COO, we focus on nurturing the culture of the "World's Best Bank", 2025, 2021, 2019 (Euromoney) and “World’s Best Digital Bank” (Euromoney, 2016 & 2018). Our approach is a combination of both science and art; we immerse our stakeholders in the world of design thinking and experimentation, drive rigorous creativity along our pipeline, and build connections between corporate entrepreneurs and start-ups. We are a cross-disciplinary team focused on the invention of solutions that will radically improve the way people live, work and play. We are passionate and committed to make banking joyful (while having lots of fun)!

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 holistically address the unique challenges of agentic AI, real-time and unstructured data use.
• Entrench the data ownership model across all units and locations, fostering a strong data ownership and accountability mindset.
• 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 organisational level.
• Establish playbooks, learning materials and tools to operationalise data governance standards and enable seamless implementation by units.
• Establish and embed data risk controls to oversee and validate the implementation of data governance standards.
• Spearhead the transformation and scaling of data governance processes with AI and automation.
• Continuously refine and improve data governance frameworks to address emerging data risks, technology developments, evolving DBS data and AI use cases, and changes in the regulatory landscape.
• Define, monitor and report on key risk indicators and data governance outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data governance specialists, cultivating a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, or data science.
• Subject matter expertise in data governance, data management or risk management.
• In-depth understanding of data risks and controls, data lifecycle management, and data governance areas such as data ownership, metadata and lineage, data quality, data compliance.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional data governance initiatives from conception through to successful implementation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across diverse teams.
• Extensive experience with data governance tools and use of AI to scale data governance practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficiency in articulating complex topics to a broad audience.
• Excellent ability to develop and deliver engaging, high-impact presentations.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.