Vice President, Data Office

Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (“MRC”) for Hong Kong

The Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme is a framework to facilitate Authorized Institutions (“AIs”) to bilaterally obtain reference information during their recruitment process for certain positions, such that misconduct information in an individual’s previous employments can be provided to AIs to inform their employment decisions.

For information related to MRC Scheme, “Frequently Asked Questions for In Scope Individuals” is published by HKAB/Industry Guidelines (https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/home) or further information will be available upon request, if it is applicable to the position(s) applied.

Country of Location:

China Hong Kong

Job Responsibilities:

• Define data strategy, establish and ensure adherence to the bank’s data governance framework for data policies, standards, governance metrics, processes and data architecture

• Support the bank’s data strategy and the adoption of the data governance framework and policy, incorporating best practices and industry standards across different jurisdictions where the Bank operates

• Build and manage the strong data community within the banking, including developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the business

• Ensure accountability over the data origination processes, and data controls are formally defined

• Take part in the implementation of data management tools and work in collaboration, in liaison with the data owners and data stewards to ensure effective use across the bank

• Lead the implementation of control indicators to monitor data quality

• Ensure monitoring, escalation and resolution process of data quality issues

• Present data governance and management initiatives to governance committees

• Promote awareness of data culture across the bank

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree holder or above, in Information Management or • Information Technology or Business Administration or other relevant qualification.
• Background of data governance, data quality, technology or business operations, with at least 8-10 years of working experience in the banking industry or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Data Governance discipline, especially in financial industry best practices and across the regulatory landscape
• Good understanding of data management related disciplines, such as data privacy, data protection, data quality, metadata and master data management
• Experience to build and manage a strong data community with business units and technology across the bank
• Experience of working with Big Data platforms and ETL tools is an advantage
• Good experience in developing guideline and procedure documentations, as well as presentation materials
• Ability to face off with senior executives and key decision-makers on Data related matters discussion.
• In-depth knowledge on business and operation models of banking
• Knowledge of industry leading data management practices Understanding of data governance framework and methodologies.
• Understanding of data warehouses, lakes and master data management
• Good insight to technology trend and new technology
• Solid regulatory and compliance experience combined with project management capabilities
• Strong business knowledge in banking industry or financial sector
• Strong vendor management skills and experience
• Proven ability to manage multi-tasks and concurrent projects