VP, Specialist, Data Management, Transformation & Data, Group COO

DBS Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank is seeking a Data Governance professional in Singapore to develop and maintain data governance standards and enable enterprise data management across the end-to-end data lifecycle. The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders.

This position is based in DBS Asia Central and is offered on a full-time basis. The role requires strong communication, data literacy, and the ability to operationalise governance practices at scale,

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field (computer science, engineering, mathematics, or data science).
• Strong experience defining and operationalising enterprise data management frameworks and controls (data quality, metadata, lineage).
• Understanding of data risk management and data governance regulations.
• Experience with enterprise data governance tooling and AI capabilities to scale governance practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills to influence outcomes.
• Ability to present complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.
• Foster data accountability mindset and data literacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain data management standards and frameworks across the end-to-end data lifecycle.
• Create playbooks and learning materials; establish tooling to enable units to implement data governance at scale.
• Operationalise the enterprise data governance operating model across units and locations.
• Track data governance outcomes, risks and dependencies.
• Act as Data Champion for data owned by the Transformation & Data department.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory/industry initiatives related to data and AI governance.
• Coordinate responses to data governance reviews and audits with stakeholders.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Data quality

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Data Science

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

• Develop, implement and maintain data management standards and frameworks that enable data usage while mitigating risks across the end-to-end data lifecycle.
• Create playbooks and learning materials, establish tooling to enable units to implement data management standards and practices at scale, in areas such as data ownership, data quality, metadata and lineage.
• Partner with units and locations to operationalise the enterprise data governance operating model, incorporating implementation learnings, stakeholder feedback and evolving regulatory expectations.
• Track data governance outcomes in key areas of focus and initiative implementation progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Act as Data Champion for data owned by T&D department, operationalising and applying data governance practices across T&D data domains.
• Support the bank’s participation in regulatory and industry initiatives relating to data and AI governance, coordinating subject‑matter inputs, preparing discussion materials, and tracking agreed commitments and follow‑up actions.
• Coordinate responses to data governance reviews and audits, including stakeholder inputs, supporting evidence, issue tracking and timely remediation of findings or control gaps.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, or data science.
• Strong experience in defining and operationalising enterprise data management frameworks and associated controls, covering areas such as data quality, data issue management, metadata and data lineage.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data risk management practices and data governance regulations.
• Experience with enterprise data governance tooling and AI capabilities to scale data governance practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively to drive data governance outcomes.
• Excellent ability to develop and deliver engaging presentations, proficiency in articulating complex topics for understanding by a broad audience of stakeholders.
• Ability to foster a data accountability mindset and develop data literacy.

Location:

DBS Asia Central

Job:

Data Management

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time