Senior Data Governance Officer

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Would you like to work for one of the World's largest banks in an exciting, dynamic and international environment?

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Data Governance Officer for our Data Management Office in Amsterdam.

MUFG Bank Europe N.V. (MBE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the largest ranked Financial Groups in the world in terms of assets. A world-class set of businesses and more than 180,000 employees in 50 markets. MUFG offers stability in an ever-changing market, providing services to high-profile clients worldwide.

For more than 50 years MBE offers corporate and investment banking services to both Japanese and non-Japanese corporate customers in the Netherlands and through its branches. The goal is to be among the top performing foreign-owned banks operating in the Netherlands, providing value-added banking services and excellent operations, fulfilling both Japanese and Global Multinational Corporate customers' needs.

At MBE we are committed to contributing to a more sustainable future. Thus, we will encourage you to embed environmental, social & governance (ESG) factors in your everyday work and in our culture.

The MBE subsidiary based in the Netherlands is a network of branches (Germany Branch (Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich), Spain Branch (Madrid, Barcelona), Belgium Branch (Brussels), Austria Branch (Vienna)), managed from Amsterdam.

Your impact at MUFG

As a key member of Data Governance Team within the Data Management Office, the role focuses on two areas, leveraging close collaboration with business data stewards and data custodians through the key data working group, and senior management through the data management committee.

1. Key Data Management

Design and implement enhancements to the framework for capturing Key Data Elements (KDEs): document data flows and assess DQ controls for key business outputs – regulatory reports, risk reports, key management information:

• Lead the enhancement of key data / metadata management tooling for MBE
• Coordinate data mapping initiatives including the documentation of data flows, identification of KDEs and registration of Golden Source systems

2. General Data Governance

Embedding the data governance framework across MBE’s functions and locations through:

• Coordination of the data steward & data custodian communities across MBE providing training, raising awareness and delivering monthly working groups on key data management
• Interface with the data quality team through the assessment and build-out of data quality controls
• Interface with risk management and business teams to identify and assess data quality risks
• Contribute towards data management policy and procedure updates and global alignment

The Senior Data Governance Officer reports to the Head of Data Governance.

The role includes the following:

• Enhance and implement framework for key data management: capture Key Data Elements (KDEs), document data flows and assess data quality controls for key business outputs
• Lead the implementation of key data and metadata management tooling for MBE
• Coordinate key data management and data-mapping initiatives, including the documentation of data flows, identification of KDEs and registration of authoritative source systems
• Ensure data policies are adhered to within change programmes across the region

In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following:

• Experience working with and implementing Collibra and/or other data governance and metadata management tooling
• Experience within a bank’s data management / governance functions
• Understanding of data governance regulations and best practice
• Experience of supporting governance committees and working groups
• Experience with data governance tools like Informatica Axon and IDQ

Personal requirements:

Integrity and Responsibility

• Balance Risk with Opportunity
• Customer Focus
• Demonstrate Global Perspective

Professionalism and Teamwork

• Drive For Results
• Collaborate and Build Partnerships
• Communicate Effectively and Professionally

Challenge Ourselves To Grow

• Influence and Inspire Others
• Lead Change & Seek Continuous Improvement
• Think Strategically
• Manage and Develop Talent

What we have to offer:

• To work in an ambitious, international environment with colleagues from different countries and cultures, who strive for the best in one of the largest banks of the world
• Gross salary based on experience and consistent with the market
• 8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment
• 30 vacation days per year, optional you can buy 15 additional days
• Commuting allowance based on annual public transport 2nd class, most economical way, or € 0,21 per km with a max of 75km one way
• € 5,00 net remote working compensation per day, with a maximum of € 60,00 per month
• Possibility to order a mobile phone (up to € 800,-)
• Possibility to order office equipment for home office (up to € 500,-)
• Remote Working Policy i.e. Working From Home (WFH) and Remote Working in another Country
• Bicycle plan (fiscal benefit)
• Company fitness (fiscal benefit)
• Mental health workshops and budget for external courses (i.e. Dutch language classes)
• Employee contribution towards Pension insurance (max 5%, currently 2%), our pension scheme is based on a defined contribution scheme
• Training & development possibilities paid by the bank

Additional information:

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

The role is based in the Netherlands. All candidates need to be willing to relocate to the Netherlands. Internal employees will be supported in case of relocation.

For more information regarding this position you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist at: laura.ostermann@de.mufg.jp

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.