Data Governance Compliance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Oversight: Develop and maintain effective procedures, controls, and monitoring activities to ensure ongoing adherence to the organisation’s data governance framework.
• Governance Monitoring: Track compliance performance across the Organisation, oversee the resolution of governance-related issues, and ensure corrective actions are completed within agreed timelines.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records of governance activities and prepare accurate reports to support internal reviews, management reporting, and audit requirements.
• Risk and Framework Support: Contribute to the enhancement of data governance policies, standards, and related frameworks while supporting initiatives linked to data risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, committees, and governance forums to support governance-related projects, assess changes impacting data management practices, and promote awareness of governance requirements across the organisation.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Education: An MQF Level 6 qualification in Data Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 
• Experience: A minimum of 3 to 7 years of professional experience within data management, information management, governance, compliance, or a similar environment, depending on academic qualifications.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required to succeed in this role. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be considered an asset.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex governance and compliance concepts clearly and effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different business functions and levels of seniority.
• Technical Skills: Sound understanding of data governance principles, compliance monitoring methodologies, reporting tools, metadata management practices, and governance frameworks.
• Organisation: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and meet deadlines within a structured environment.
• Self-Motivated: Proactive, dependable, and capable of working independently while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and accountability.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify governance gaps, investigate issues, recommend improvements, and support effective remediation activities.
• Desirable Qualifications: Professional certifications related to data governance, data management, privacy, or compliance, such as CDMP, DGSP, CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent credentials, together with previous experience within banking or financial services.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive salary package aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Working Hours: Standard business hours within a professional corporate environment. Hybrid working arrangement. 
• Other Benefits: Additional annual leave entitlement beyond statutory requirements, paid bank holidays, free health insurance, relocation support for eligible international candidates, access to accredited learning programmes, study leave opportunities, preferential employee lending rates, pension scheme, family support benefits, and the opportunity to work within an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• Career Development: Ongoing opportunities for learning, professional development, and career progression within a well-established and forward-thinking organisation.