Head of Data Governance

About the role

Cepal Hellas Financial Services is looking for a Head of Data Governance to define and lead the organization's enterprise-wide data governance framework, treating data as a strategic asset. The role drives the vision, strategy and execution of data governance initiatives, covering data quality, ownership, stewardship, metadata management and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Define, own and implement the Enterprise Data Governance Strategy, aligned with the organization's data and digital strategy
• Establish and oversee data governance policies, standards and operating models, including data quality, metadata and master data management frameworks
• Ensure the design and governance of data architecture and data zones, and drive standardization and reusability
• Oversee enterprise data models (conceptual, logical and physical) and their consistency with business needs
• Drive data literacy and accountability across business functions through KPIs, metrics and reporting
• Engage with senior stakeholders, regulators and partners on compliance, and provide thought leadership on emerging trends
• Oversee profiling, onboarding and certification of new data sources, and act as Product Owner for data transformation initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management or related field; Master's in Data Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 8-10 years in data governance, data management or data architecture, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity
• Proven track record of developing and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks
• Experience with data governance and modeling tools (e.g. Informatica Axon, Collibra, Erwin, Alation)
• Familiarity with GDPR, BCBS 239 and DORA
• Strong business acumen in financial services, risk management and data-driven decision-making

Required skills

• Data modeling, metadata management, master data management (MDM) and data quality frameworks
• Relational databases, SQL and data integration concepts
• Python, Spark or data pipeline orchestration is a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and a collaborative mindset

What we offer

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonuses and a monthly meal allowance via a ticket restaurant card
• Private medical insurance for you and your family
• Monthly allowance for early education and coverage of expenses for children with neurodiversity or disabilities
• Hybrid work model with flexible remote work
• Modern offices with workstations, quiet areas, on-site restaurant and group fitness sessions
• E-learning platforms, professional development programs, mentoring and career progression
• Wellbeing, ESG and volunteering initiatives