Head of Data Governance

Company Description

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Job Description

As the Head of Data Governance, you will lead the Enterprise Data Governance team which sits within the finance business unit. You will work across the business with several stakeholders to ensure that data is treated as an enterprise asset and that data risk is adequately managed in accordance with the Data Governance Policy, including embedding data management policies and standards into business as usual.

In this role you will: 

• Lead the development and management of TAL’s data governance capabilities to meet the needs of TAL’s business operations ensuring that compliance is achieved against TAL’s Data Governance Policy
• Lead the uplift of TAL’s Metadata Management Business Capability to ensure that TAL’s business and technical data definitions are captured and managed according to standards and best practices, and are made available for appropriate use by responsible users
• Lead TAL’s Enterprise Data Quality function, working with EDOs, their delegates and Data Stewards to develop and maintain data quality processes relating to TAL’s data environment
• Ensure TAL’s data quality is defined, measured, improved, and controlled to meet the needs of the business for all critical data to support TAL’s business operations, and ensure data risk is within TAL’s Data Governance Policy data risk appetite
• Lead the development and implementation of TALs Master and Reference Data Management business capability to ensure that TAL’s commonly shared data is managed according to standards and best practices by responsible Data Stewards and Data Custodians and are made available for appropriate users across the business
• Collaborate with Enterprise Cyber Security to ensure that access to data and information is in accordance with TAL’s Data Management Policy

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification
• Experience working within financial services
• Experience in audit/assurance related disciplines is desirable
• Practical experience in the application of operational risk frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Strong business acumen
• Takes initiative and will seek to contribute to the risk culture and shared vision of TAL

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems. 

Additional Information

Work is a big part of this Australian life, and we work hard to make it one of the best parts. We don’t just say it; we do it.  We offer a workplace that’s inclusive and flexible, supporting our people with options that let them make the most of their careers.

We know the value of having different people from all walks of life, with varied points of view and attributes regardless of their age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status or any disabilities they might be living with. We strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace where a sense of belonging encourages people to bring their full selves to work.

Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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