Location: Hong Kong

Job responsibilities 

• Own APAC governance delivery: Lead execution of APAC data governance priorities, translating Firmwide strategy into an actionable roadmap with clear outcomes and timelines.
• Run governance forums: Manage governance routines (steerco/working groups), including agendas, materials, decisions, actions, and escalation paths.
• Drive controls & compliance: Coordinate workstreams (e.g., privacy, data storage, lineage, access/controls) to align with Firmwide policy and local regulatory requirements.
• Lead issue & risk management: Identify systemic issues, drive root-cause resolution, and manage executive communications on risks, dependencies, and decisions.
• Metrics & transparency: Define and maintain key KPIs/KRIs, dashboards, and executive reporting to evidence progress and control effectiveness.
• Influence and align stakeholders: Build strong partnerships with Front Office, Business Managers, Operations, Technology, AI/ML teams, AI Research, and Quant/QR; drive delivery through influence across teams.
• Regulatory initiatives: Lead data office-owned regulatory responses and deliveries (planning, evidence tracking, audit-ready documentation).

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

• Bachelors degree (Finance, Technology, Data, or related field).
• 10+ years experience in data governance, data management, risk/controls, technology, or regulatory delivery within a leading financial institution.
• Strong track record leading cross-functional programs with senior stakeholders; able to drive decisions and execution in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of data governance disciplines (data quality, controls, privacy, metadata/lineage, stewardship, ownership).
• Excellent executive communication (clear, concise, and outcome-focused).

• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills; high tolerance for ambiguity and ability to operate independently.

   

The Firmwide Chief Data Office is a business-centric team responsible for executing the firms data management strategy and ensuring data policies, governance, and standards are applied consistently across lines of business and functions. As a Vice President, Data Governance (APAC), you will lead Southeast Asia data governance execution, driving priorities across data quality, controls, privacy, and regulatory deliverables. You will run governance forums, deliver measurable outcomes through cross-functional teams, and partner closely with Business, Operations, Technology, and AI/ML stakeholders to strengthen the firms data environment.