Your Role
As Data Governance Manager at Bank J. Safra Sarasin you are an ambitious individual who is seeking to contribute to the Bank's success. You will be responsible for maintaining a robust data governance framework, including policies, procedures, controls, and training within the bank. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and enhances data quality and integrity across the organization. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to implement best practices in data management and foster a data-driven culture within the bank.
Your Responsibilities
- Maintain and further develop the Bank's data governance framework for Switzerland and relevant international entities
- Sustain and enforce data management policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data availability, integrity, and confidentiality
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, incl. Legal, Risk Office, IT, Information Security, and the Data Protection Officer
- Manage the data classification and identification process along the data lifecycle, and identify and mitigate risks associated with data management practices
- Support the periodic data deletion process based on data retention policies and regulatory requirements
- Assist in data quality management initiatives, identifying and rectifying inconsistencies or inaccuracies
- Develop data governance metrics and KPIs and provide regular updates to senior management
- Initiate and conduct employee training and awareness programs to promote a data-driven culture and best practices
Your Profile
- University degree in Data Management, Data or Information Governance, Information Technology, Information Security or a related field or completed apprenticeship or similar banking education
- Proven, practical experience in data governance, data management or a similar role within a financial institution. Experience in regulatory compliance and risk management is a plus
- Strong understanding of Swiss banking regulations (in particular FINMA Circular 2023/1 and the management of critical data), GDPR, and international data governance or data protection frameworks
- Expertise in data management, data lifecycle management, and data quality management. Experience with relevant tools and technologies is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work with various stakeholder
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Fluency in English, fluency in German or French is a plus
Your Benefits
- Entrepreneurial spirit in a family owned bank
- Central city office locations across Switzerland
- Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank
- Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
- Global growth strategy and stable environment
- Competitive offering
About us
As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients.Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.
We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 30 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success.Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit andthe positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group.