Job Description 

Why Join 

This position allows for the development of a diverse skill set, including data analysis, data management, compliance, and communication skills, which are valuable in various industries.

Expect to work with a dynamic team to design and implement data management and governance systems, and enable the bank to leverage on data as an enterprise asset to support its strategic decision-making and actions. 

How you succeed 

• You will be able to prioritise/manage multiple tasks, with good problem-solving skills.
• You will have strong stakeholder engagement skills with good verbal and written communication skills.
• You will develop strong knowledge of data management areas such as Data Catalogue, Data Lineage, Data Quality and Taxonomies/Glossary/Dictionary. 

What you do 

The role is expected to work with a dynamic team to design and implement the Data Management assets that enable the bank to leverage data as an enterprise asset to support its strategic decision-making and actions. The function includes the following: 

• Maintain and manage on-going enhancements in our data assets e.g., Data Lineage, Data Catalogue and Data Quality assessment.
• Gather business and functional requirements, and engage with relevant stakeholders including IT and business users to implement robust, scalable solutions for new data management initiatives,
• Involve in development of solutions through SQL and Python, for statistical analysis or machine learning to enhance effectiveness of and efficiency in maintaining data assets (e.g., data quality assessment, taxonomy).

Who you work with

Group Risk Management works independently to protect, build, and drive our businesses. The team support good decision-making. With strong risk analysis. And a crucial, comprehensive role in sharpening our competitive edge. Optimising risk-adjusted returns. It’s about seeking and adopting best-in-class practices. Protecting the group from unforeseen losses. Keeping risk within appetite. Embracing change and managing growth in one of the world’s strongest banks.

Department Description: The Group Data Management Office (GDMO) plans and executes key data initiatives to build long-term data governance and management capabilities that enable OCBC Group to meet its regulatory obligations and digitalization objectives.

As part of its remit, GDMO manages areas related to Data Catalogue, Data Lineage, Data Quality, Data Dictionary/Business Glossary/Taxonomies and serves as the primary governance function in the Group.

Who you are

• Have 2+ years’ hands-on experience in writing complex, optimized SQL queries across large data sets and scripting languages like Python,
• Have some experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Hive, Spark, etc.) and data visualisation tools such as QlikView or Power BI,
• Have the ability to deal with ambiguity and prioritise/manage multiple tasks, with good problem-solving skills,
• Be a team player, and be willing to work with multiple stakeholders on win-win solutions to meet sound data governance and management principles,
• Have worked in the financial services industry,
• Be articulate and effective in communicating both written and spoken,
• Be a self-starter, intellectually curious, and imaginative in solving problems, and
• Have knowledge of data management & lineage tools such as AB Initio, Collibra, informatica (Good to have) 

Who we are

Singapore’s longest established bank, we’ve been helping people and businesses get what they want from life since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. 

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Embracing technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, the entire focus of our organisation remains to be Simply Spot On. In everything we do. 

And so whether you want innovate needs-based financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here. 

What we offer

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.