Head, Data Architecture, CIB (Singapore, United Kingdom)

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Define and execute the CIB Data Architecture in line with the business objectives and data strategy of the business. Drive the data architecture workstream across enterprise / CIB transformation programs to ensure these are aligned with the CIB Data Architecture. The workstream covers:

• Defining data domains in the context of that workstream and the corresponding ownership in alignment to the broader CIB and pan‑bank data domain model.
• Designing and building the data models to be implemented as part of the program in line with the principles adopted for the same at the CIB level.
• Determining the data sourcing strategy and the specific data providers to source from.
• Leading the engagement with the data providers to achieve business, cost and operational efficiency targets.
• Advising the program around drafting and defining of business terms and data standards.
• Acting as the primary liaison point between Business, Operations, Product Owners, Solution Architects, Technology and CFCR on all data architecture‑related topics.
• Steering the program to develop an effective data migration strategy from the current state to the target state.
• Ensuring seamless integration and data lineage/flows between applications/systems.

Steer and enable the CIB business to solve data architecture issues in a strategic and innovative manner which promotes organisational and operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

• Define and implement the CIB Data Architecture in alignment with business, operational efficiency and regulatory requirements, factoring in industry best practices.
• Champion a forward‑looking data culture to support effective and efficient usage of data through data architecture that enables analytics, business growth and compliance with applicable legal, client, regulatory requirements.

Business

• Partner, support and enable the respective teams to identify, perform root cause analysis, impact assess, and solve for data architecture problems end to end for CIB business; collaborating with relevant workstream leads where there is a data risk nexus.
• Drive clarity around data architecture design principles, objectives, target state / requirements.
• Work with stakeholders (CFCR, Solution Architects, Technology, Operations, etc.) to clear blockers preventing business from meeting intended objectives.
• Collaborate with centralised teams at Group CDO, T&O, CIB levels to roll out new or enhance data architecture capabilities, automate and digitise the CIB data landscape, and optimise data processing.
• Act as a trusted advisor on data architecture, products, models, and solutions to senior business stakeholders to enable data‑driven decision making.

Processes

• Lead the design, execution, and maintenance of processes for CIB Data Architecture, including data storage, warehouse model, data flow, transfer, sharing, access matrices, integration mechanisms.
• Define and maintain the CIB Data Domain model – grouping and categorising information, ownership, and inventory upkeep at Group and Country level.
• Define data models, business terms, data standards, and data products (e.g., CCDM).
• Provide advisory on data architecture requests and collaborate with data risk management teams.
• Own governance forums, develop governance framework, handle risks, incidents, root cause analysis, impact assessment, solution design, remediation, and closure.
• Engage all relevant levels of stakeholders.

Transformation

• Provide thought leadership and drive continuous digitisation and automation across the data architecture landscape from design to retirement.
• Represent the CIB business in enterprise/CIB‑wide transformation projects, ensuring CIB nuances and requirements are satisfied and aligned with overall CIB Data Architecture design.

People & Talent

• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing team of data architecture professionals.
• Promote and propagate valued behaviours.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and innovation.
• Influence and mentor stakeholders across the bank to uplift data culture, literacy, and ownership.

Risk Management

• Design and implement frameworks, controls and practices to support effective data architecture management across the CIB businesses in line with regulatory, client, and legal requirements.
• Drive and support data architecture‑related remediations for timely and efficient resolution of issues.
• Implement mechanisms to manage data architecture issues end to end (identification, logging, root cause analysis, impact assessment, solution design, remediation).

Governance

• Establish engagement models with all relevant stakeholders and participate or chair forums / PgSCs.
• Define escalation path for data architecture risks & issues and obtain required support to close them.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Embed the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct.
• Identify, elevate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters collaboratively.

Other Responsibilities

• Embed Here for good and Group’s brand and values in CIB CDO and stakeholders; perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures; manage multiple functions (double hats).

Our Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of experience in Corporate & Investment Banking, preferably across jurisdictions, countries, and markets.
• Has worked in prior roles of at least 2 different CIB businesses / product domains (e.g., Markets, Coverage, Transaction Banking).
• Deep understanding of the end‑to‑end lifecycle of CIB business and CIB data architecture with direct exposure to key processes and/or applications relating to customer engagement, order placement/ taking, transaction validation, transaction execution, post‑processing, reporting, and more.
• Been the Data Architect for a CIB Business or key Data Domains including various applications used for or by CIB business.
• Deep expertise in defining data domains, designing logical data models and implementing data products to service Business data analytics & AI needs.
• Proven track record in end‑to‑end data management and architecture related leadership roles across different aspects of the data lifecycle.
• Extensive experience working on data architecture related remediation and transformation projects.
• Familiar with Data Quality activities relating to metadata management, profiling, business terms, lineage, handshake definition and more such that these can be incorporated into the data architecture / product / model design.
• Experienced with preparing program reports/status updates to senior management.
• Led global large‑scale digitisation and/or transformation projects / initiatives.
• Worked on projects / roles with differing ways of working ranging from Agile to SDLC and more.

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Project Management
• Business Acumen
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic
• Agile Methodologies
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Process Design
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication (oral, written, presentation)
• Time Management

Benefits

• In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time‑off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market‑leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first‑aiders and various self‑help toolkits.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values‑driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies – everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.