Data Manager

General Info

• Department: IT
• Work time Percentage: 100%
• Location: Geneva - Zurich as an option

Our Company

EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice. 

EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and Mission

Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.

Job Description

The Data Manager will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing data governance processes, ensuring regulatory compliance. The role involves developing and implementing data management frameworks, maintaining data quality, and supporting integration projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data governance, data quality control, and project management within a financial institution.

Main responsibilities of the Data Manager will be: 

• Data Governance:
  • Lead enterprise data governance committees and forums.
  • Steer agenda topics and ensure smooth decision-making processes.
  • Provide expertise and support to senior data management leaders.
  • Introduce new oversight methodologies and identify key data management metrics for regulatory and management reporting.
• Data Quality and Control:
  • Lead data quality and control capabilities, managing multi-year roadmaps.
  • Ensure full regulatory compliance (e.g., FINMA, DORA, BCBS 239, SOX).
  • Adopt data quality controls and perform front-to-back data lineage and critical data identification.
  • Optimize data issue mining through incident analysis and audit findings.
  • Perform annual risk control self-assessments and collaborate with business areas for data management risk.
• Project Management:
  • Provide guidance on data management framework implementation.
  • Optimize and maintain reporting frameworks for key KPIs.
  • Manage meetings, facilitate interactions with divisional and functional data officers, and ensure tracking of key deliverables.
• Collaboration and Compliance:
  • Work closely with IT, compliance, and business units for seamless data integration and management.
  • Maintain adherence to all regulatory standards and internal policies.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of the bank's data management strategy.

Please not it can be adapt and may be subject to change in the future.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in data management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in data management or related 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data management, with a proven track record in developing and implementing data structures and managing data teams.
• Experience in leading data governance committees and forums.
• Proven expertise in data quality control and regulatory compliance (e.g., BCBS 239, SOX).
• Experience in optimizing data issue mining and performing risk control self-assessments.
• Strong background in project management, particularly in data management framework implementation and KPI reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in data management tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data integration practices.
• Analytical Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Keen attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Language Skills:
  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is an advantage.

Our Values

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges, as well as seeking continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results
• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence
• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Application

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