Executive Manager Data Quality

Embark on a journey where your unique contributions are celebrated, and your professional growth is embraced. At ADCB, we nurture a diverse, inclusive community where every voice is valued.About the business area - Group Risk ManagementADCB prioritises a disciplined approach to risk, recognising its fundamental importance to the Bank’s long-term organisational and financial resilience. Group Risk Management oversees the implementation of ADCB's risk objectives, identifying and addressing gaps in the bank's risk infrastructure/framework. Their responsibilities include nurturing the independence of the risk function, establishing provisioning policies, and introducing changes to energise risk awareness among front office personnel and decision-makers. Continuously tuning the risk organisation in line with market best practices, they manage ADCB's portfolio and associated risks to international standards, while establishing a clear risk culture across all areas of operation.In this role, your key responsibilities include:To lead the definition and implementation of data quality requirements, controls, monitoring frameworks, and remediation activities for critical data supporting IT Transformation and technology governance, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and reliability across the programme. Providing disciplined coordination, independent challenge where appropriate, timely escalation of data risks and issues, and comprehensive evidence-based assurance to support informed decisionmaking and the safe, secure, and effective delivery of Tech FortressDefine critical data elements, quality dimensions, rules, thresholds, ownership and monitoring requirements for the assigned programme scopeEstablish preventive and detective controls, dashboards and issue workflows for completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness and validity.Lead the analyses on material data-quality issues, agree remediation with accountable owners and validate sustainable closure.Lead the evidence-based reporting and sign-off input for migration, operational readiness and post-go-live stabilization.Recommend and implement improvements to departmental policies, procedures and processes covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural requirements are fulfilled.Identify opportunities to contribute to organisational and departmental change initiatives, programmes and projects taking into account best practice and standards in the business environment.Demonstrate Our Promise and apply the ADCB Service Standards to deliver the Bank’s required levels of service in all internal and external customer interactions.Manage self in line with the Bank’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own contribution to business performance.The ideal candidate should have the following experienceAt least 8 years of relevant experience in banking, financial services, risk, finance, compliance, data, cybersecurity, or technology transformation, including hands-on involvement in complex, multi-workstream change programmes.Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law, Computer Science, Information Security, Data Management or equivalent.ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, FRM, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CDPSE, or recognised certifications in data governance, data quality, privacy, project management, testing, or related disciplines.Proven experience defining and implementing data quality frameworks, controls, monitoring, governance and remediation activities across complex transformation programmes.Strong functional expertise in data governance, data quality and controls, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical governance frameworks, policies, standards and monitoring processes.Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge constructively and work across business, technology, risk and control functions.Banking transformation and programme governance.Risk-based analysis and structured problem solving.Stakeholder management and executive communication.Requirements, controls, evidence and issue traceability.Data governance, quality, lineage and critical data controls.What we offer:Competitive Salary & Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in one of our rewarding variable pay plans.Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).Flexible and Remote Working Options: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-learning catalog, on-the-job training, and professional development programs.At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.