Data Governance Director

Al Rajhi Bank

About the job

Job Purpose

The department is designated to define and maintain AI, Analytics and Data policies, procedures, standards and guidelines across bank. It is objective is to ensure the usability, consistency, data integrity and data security across the bank. This role acts as a legislative arm for the overall AI, Analytics and Data in the bank.

Responsibilities

• Sets and maintains policies, processes, standards and guidelines (including Data Protection and Privacy regulations & standards) for AI, Analytics and Data across the bank • Monitor and performs periodic inspections to ensure adherence to the defined policies, processes, standards and guidelines • Aligns relevant policies and processes with the bank’s Strategy, Compliance, and Enterprise Architecture teams • Aligns with the Compliance and Risk teams to ensure data protection & privacy is maintained according to the defined regulations and standards.
• Implements approved departmental policies, processes, procedures and provides instructions to subordinates and monitors their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner.
• Direct and ensure the effective achievement of functional objectives through leadership.
• Adherence to all regulations and control functions within the bank in order to ensure that governance, Audit, risk and compliance, fraud detecting and combating matters are carried out.
• Works according to established bank’s strategies and guidelines, and under the direction of the Top Management, Exercises delegated authority within agreed business objectives.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 12 – 14 years of relevant experience.
• Thorough knowledge of best in class Global Data standards, maturity of character and sound negotiation skills for vendor management purposes.
• Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Ability to lead a large team with hands on People Management and leadership skills.