Data Governance Technical Manager

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Description

OVERVIEW

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world's largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence.

The Maples Group looks to add a Data Governance Technical Manager to our Risk team to support the Head of Data Governance and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. The position can be located in London or Dublin. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

The purpose of this role is to support the Head of Data Governance in discharging their duties in establishing and overseeing the data governance programme for the Maples Group, with significant focus on the controls associated with the creation, receipt, maintenance, use and disposition of records.

About the Role

The Data Governance Technology Manager reports to the Head of Data Governance, within the wider Risk function led by the Chief Risk Officer. The primary focus of the role is to support the delivery of iterative maturity for our data governance and records management framework, with a focus on implementing the technology solutions required to deliver the framework, including metadata management and data dictionary/glossary. However, the role sits within the risk, information security and audit team and, as a result, will entail participation in activities associated with delivery of the team's broader strategic agenda with a focus on consolidating data and reporting tools. Additionally, the role will incorporate significant interaction with a wide range of colleagues across all parts of Maples Group and collaborating on a number of initiatives to support the business's growth.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the review and update of Maples Group's data governance and records management policy framework
• Working on the implementation of the data governance framework involving collaboration with colleagues and data champions across PMO, business, tech, ops, risk, compliance, InfoSec and other functional areas
• Implementation of key data governance technology components, including data catalogues/data dictionaries, information handling lifecycle and data classification methodologies
• Creating and delivering staff data governance training and awareness materials
• Supporting the Head of Data Governance in establishing the governance and reporting framework for data governance, to address both steady-state and uplift. This will include creation of data governance metrics for reporting to risk management committees, Group, business line, entity and location level
• Validation and monitoring activities to measure ongoing alignment with industry best practice including ISO15489

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

• Proven data governance experience with strong, demonstrable experience working on records management and broader data governance agendas, ideally within a Legal, Risk Management or Compliance background
• Strong understanding of data governance and records management best practice including ISO15489, along with demonstrable experience across Information Security, data privacy and data protection practices
• Experience working on data governance matters in a financial services or professional services environment. Project management and negotiation skills with a focus on the delivery of technology implementation, process improvement, automation and workflow management solutions
• Flexibility. The ability and interest to positively enhance what we do and how we do it, whilst contending with a face-paced, regulatory and business driven environment. The ability to do what is best and what is right for the organisation and demonstrate the flexibility in scope and approach needed to do so
• Experience in supporting the establishment or maintenance of a data governance framework and processes in an organization with international presence
• Working knowledge of key data privacy laws and regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, PIPEDA, etc
• Experience of implementing technological solutions as part of a data governance program, including metadata management, data cataloging, and data quality metrics
• Knowledge of new and emerging technologies, including, but not limited to, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and data analytics techniques

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid Working
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness program
• Sports clubs and social events

ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Maples' standard policy to undertake various background screening checks, including criminal records checks, on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Maples will only ask applicants to disclose a past criminal conviction when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. Maples will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with Maples before a decision is made.

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