Risk & Finance Data Governance Vice President

Role Summary

This Senior Risk & Finance Data Governance Analyst is an important role as part of the EMEA Division’s BCBS239 Programme.  The ideal candidate will have knowledge of data management, BCBS239, ECB onboarding and operational risk management practices.

The role will require working with stakeholders across all functions to ensure fit-for-purpose data, as we look to leverage best practice across the industry.  As the concepts of Data Governance are new to the organisation, the role also requires an ability to educate and convince stakeholders at all levels on the essential nature of this role.

The candidate must be willing to challenge the status quo in an empathic manner, while helping the wider team to have an ethos of openness and transparency that will help us nurture real business innovation.

Business Area

The EMEA Data Office sits within the Operations, Planning and Data Department, covering all EMEA entities (including Securities and Banking subsidiaries) and all datasets.  This team is responsible for defining and implementing the EMEA Data Strategy and building out its data management capabilities.

As part of this work, the EMEA Data Office has established a framework which encompasses cultural, behavioural, procedural, and system transformation to deliver the new strategy. This initially focuses on good governance by improved Data Architecture, Data Management and Data Quality, but as we evolve, will focus more on how we can use Data to drive new ways of working and improved business outcomes.

We have been formed to really drive data-led transformation through the bank, and it is a great opportunity to join us at the very start of this exciting journey.

The EMEA Data Office has grown quickly to have over sixty members (permanent employees, contractors, and consultants) in less than 3 years, and is expected to grow further over the next 2-3 years.

Position Description

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Solid knowledge and expertise in the use of data governance, data quality, metadata, profiling, analysis, and data management tools.
• Responsible for data governance implementation across the Risk and Finance domains in line with BCBS239 requirements.
• Accountable for the data definition, lineage and governance aspects 'end to end' for prioritised Use Cases
• Responsible for monitoring changes to business data requirements and ensuring that change and release management activities are executed for the data domains
• Contributes to the firm's objective of meeting industry regulatory expectations with respect to the data governance program as well as establishing processes that generate accurate, complete, timely and reliable data
• Work with stakeholders across the Division on the development and implementation of data standards and adoption requirements for EMEA Data
• Participates in the various data governance and program forums to advance the robustness of the Bank-wide data governance framework
• Collaborates with business, compliance, technology, and other groups to ensure that data related business requirements are clearly defined and communicated as part of initiative prioritisation and planning
• Support the investigation of Data Quality Issues, development of remediation plans and recommendations to fix at source
• Ability to establish consistent contact with all teams to provide updates, stay on track and report risks and issues timely with proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

• Solid knowledge and expertise in data governance, data quality, profiling and analysis
• Has a detailed working knowledge of BCBS239 in a Tier 1 / Tier 2 bank
• Has experience communicating with senior managers including board level
• Understands complicated data structures and calculations required for Risk and Finance
• Understanding of the Risk and Finance Data Domain as well as knowledge of data governance practices, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise data and data related regulatory requirements
• Ability to think in an enterprise-wide manner, rather than a siloed or business unit focused fashion
• Analytically minded with experience in problem solving and being able to implement and deliver solutions
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to communicate and achieve buy-in from stakeholders across EMEA
• Partner with business stakeholders to manage timely execution of resolutions, escalate delays and obstacles/roadblocks to business control forums
• An understanding of Physical, Logical, and Business data Models
• Analytically minded with experience in problem solving and being able to implement and deliver solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint supporting Business Process Modelling
• Proven ability to be a team player, while retaining the ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Confident manner and strong presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and see challenges through to resolution
• Educated to degree level in any subject or relevant industry experience, preferably in a quantitative discipline
• Exposure to Collibra and other data governance tools
• Data Management / Governance is at early stages of maturity within the organisation therefore extensive project and communication skills are required

Desirable:

• Experience on ECB onboarding would be greatly beneficial for this role
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau and SharePoint
• Exposure to SQL, Python, R and Data Engineering
• Knowledge of data related regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of emerging trends and issues within the Data Management landscape
• Experience working in regulated frameworks, ideally financial services

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Competencies

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working 
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance 
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!