Director, Data Capability

Role Overview

• Responsible for the business development and oversight of Global Data Capability with the strategic management of data related activities including data governance, data management, delivery, data warehouse vendors, and market data feeds
• Support ED, Data Capability with various initiatives as directed and provide leadership to Data, Digital & AI and the broader group
• Lead the delivery of the data strategy, roadmap and workplan to strengthen IFM’s Data Capability
• Provide guidance and leadership to the Data Capability and project team and drive an effective and sustainable data culture
• Responsible for the development and management of data management and data governance, adhering to IFM’s enterprise architecture and ensuring adherence to global standards
• Responsible for the data capability and management function with a clear source of truth, ownership of data quality & delivery, and IFM’s governance model
• Increase awareness and promote acceptance of data governance best practices, standards and guidelines
• Stakeholder engagement to develop, implement and execute upon the responsibilities of the role
• Provide governance, guidance, and oversight to support firm-wide adherence to data policy, principles, guidelines and standards
• Provide oversight and ongoing management of data warehouse and market data vendors
• Provide governance, guidance, and oversight to enable the complete, accurate, and timely delivery of data to the business
• Design and execution of a Follow the sun real time data model
• In collaboration with IFM business units, determine the required (and or redundant) data feeds from providers to be integrated into downstream systems (e.g. front office system), if required
• Attract and retain talent. Provide mentoring and coaching to the staff members in a pragmatic and collaborative style

Requirements

• Experience (>15 years) within Financial Services industry – particularly in investment operations and Data Capability Delivery at an institutional level
• Demonstrated experience in leading data strategy, planning and roadmaps to meet business outcomes
• Experience in delivery of data insights, identifying business opportunities to grow or improve operational efficiency and servicing individual business functions
• Experience in driving data driven transformation within large/complex and global environments
• Experience with a global/international firm considered highly advantageous
• Tertiary qualifications in finance, commerce, economics or related field
• Extensive experience in a senior investment role, with a background in superannuation, funds management or asset consulting
• Proven experience of leading, driving and championing the development and delivery of Data Capability function
• Experience in the implementation and utilisation of data warehouses
• Experience in Master Data Management/Data Governance

Benefits

• competitive salary and generous leave entitlements
• hybrid and flexible approach built around trust