Senior Lead Data Management

About the role

ANZ is looking for a Senior Lead Data Management to lead and execute the data management agenda across its Business & Private Bank division. The role drives how data is governed, protected, managed and leveraged, leads a cross-geographic team of data governance professionals and partners with senior stakeholders across business, risk and technology. It is permanent and full-time, based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the operating approach to data quality, metadata, lineage, records, privacy and data ethics across Business & Private Bank.
• Drive the identification, ownership and management of critical data elements and data assets.
• Drive material data issues from identification to resolution, establishing root cause, ownership and remediation pathways.
• Embed enterprise data governance frameworks, standards and controls into divisional ways of working.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering capability growth and delivery excellence.
• Present data management insights, reporting and recommendations to governance committees and senior stakeholders.
• Partner with business, risk and technology teams to deliver data initiatives and build data accountability across the division.

Required profile

• Significant experience leading data management and data governance programs in complex organisations.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving complex data issues and driving remediation outcomes.
• Proven people leadership capability, including leading geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to engage and challenge senior leaders.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of data quality, metadata, lineage, records management, privacy and governance frameworks.
• Advanced technical understanding of modern data platforms, architectures and data flows, able to work with engineering and architecture teams.
• Strong understanding of risk management, controls, regulatory obligations and governance practices.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

The employer states that candidates do not need to have all these skills, and that a growth mindset is valued. Applications are made through the ANZ careers site using the job reference number 125573.