Director, Regional Lead, Gcib Data Architecture Program

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Global Corporate & Investment Banking (GCIB) is enhancing its data management capabilities. This includes executing a strong data architecture program. This role will play a pivotal part in driving these enhancements and their ongoing sustainment. The role requires a strategic approach to developing and implementing data architecture strategy and managing Data risks, combining global and business priorities with regional requirements. It also requires partnering with stakeholders in GCIB and the rest of the Enterprise to drive enhancements to architecture, regulatory adherence and data risk mitigation, enhance operational excellence and meet GCIB’s goal to be the best-in-class. The role will cover Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Banking and Leasing businesses across global markets. Driving a structured and efficient architecture strategy while enabling the business is a key focus of this role as is supporting GCIB leadership in making informed decisions.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Partner with the GCIB Data Management Executives, GCIB Technology leads and Line of Business in the design of a strong Data Architecture program. Execute programs for successful implementation and sustainability
- Transform GCIB’s data strategy into executable plans and oversee completion. Adapt strategy according to near-term priorities and long-term roadmap
- Document, own and execute the architecture oversight process as well and any related risk areas
- Partner with the Data Management Executive and Data Domain Manager to execute GCIB’s data architecture while ensuring related policy adherence
- Regular engagement with stakeholders for review of areas impacting GCIB data risks
- Engage in annual initiative and regulatory funding cycle for GCIB, partnering to ensure key data strategy priorities are reviewed as part of the cycle for appropriate prioritisation
- Engage in audits, regulatory exams and target assessment, as required
- Ensure compliance with applicable policies and standards along with evidence of compliance
- Establish and execute on a structured channel to review GCIB processes so that they remain adherent to relevant requirements
- Escalate risks to programs. Partner with key stakeholders and develop solutions and deliver mitigating actions in support of successful completion of the program
- Develop strong relationships to navigate the complexities of gaining buy-in, building consensus, and resolving conflicts in a large, distributed organization

Key Requirements:

- 12+ years of experience in risk management program execution
- Experience with dealing with complexity of Global regulatory issues and regulations
- Understands GCIB business and products and can take ownership of delivery
- Strong leadership qualities and result driven approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to simplify and summarize complex data priorities / technical concepts to executive stakeholders
- Ability to work in fast-paced, work-intensive organization and be able to adapt to changing priorities while delivering with high accuracy
- Passion for building a culture of collaboration and team-work
- Ability to operate independently and collaborate across wide span of stakeholders including bankers, senior leaders, risk partners and regulators / auditors
- Control focused mindset and good understanding of regulatory and reputational risks