Job description
Key Responsibilities
1. Data Ownership & Accountability
- Provide end-to-end ownership of third-party reference data products and associated Critical Data Elements (CDEs).
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance standards are consistently met.
- Drive sustainable operating models with strong service delivery and efficiency.
2. Data Product strategy & roadmap
- Define and own the data product strategy, vision, and multi-year roadmap aligned with business priorities and regulatory commitments.
- Prioritize initiatives based on value realization, risk reduction, and regulatory impact.
3. Data Governance & CDE Management
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks for CDEs in line with enterprise data policies.
- Lead implementation of data governance practices across the full data lifecycle.
- Leverage tools such as Collibra to enable transparency, lineage, and control.
4. Data Quality, KPI & Risk Management
- Define and monitor KPIs and KRIs to proactively manage data quality and associated risks.
- Implement robust controls to mitigate risks related to third-party data usage.
- Define and track business value KPIs (e.g., reduction in data incidents, improved reporting accuracy, faster onboarding).
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
· Establish and lead working groups, and operational committee reporting.
· Define operating model across global teams, BUs, and support units.
- Partner with Business Units (BUs), PCRUs, RISQ, GCOO/DMO, and other stakeholders to ensure effective data product delivery.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing recommendations to improve data quality and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Promote appropriate and consistent use of third-party data across the organization.
6. Process Improvement & Automation
- Identify optimization opportunities across the data lifecycle and implement enhanced controls.
- Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
- Support onboarding and integration of enterprise platforms (e.g., TRUST, Collibra) aligned with architecture standards.
7. Market & Regulatory Alignment
- Monitor evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., BCBS 239, Basel standards) and industry practices.
- Ensure data products comply with applicable regulatory expectations and internal policies.
8. Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing data product management team.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Drive engagement and capability building within the team.
9. Operational Excellence & Transformation
- Drive delivery excellence, cost optimization, and process transformation initiatives.
- Oversee department performance with a focus on continuous improvement and value realization.
Required Expertise
- Strong experience in Data Product Management, Data Governance, and Third-Party Data Management
- Deep understanding of financial, risk (RISQ), and regulatory data environments
- Proven leadership experience managing global teams and senior stakeholders
- Hands-on expertise with Collibra and enterprise data platforms
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to drive automation, transformation, and operational efficiency initiatives
Role Summary
The Head of Data Product Management – Third-Party Data is responsible for leading the strategy, governance, and delivery of data products leveraging external data sources, including corporate, financial, capital markets, risk, and general reference data.
This role ensures high-quality, compliant, and scalable data products aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations, while driving innovation, automation, and operational excellence across the data lifecycle.
· A dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
· The chance to work on impactful initiatives with a global reach.