VP, Data Platform Lead

The Japan Research Institute (JRI) Limited is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group. SMBC Group is a Tokyo-based bank holding company that is ranked among the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. JRI provides comprehensive, highly value-added information services through the coordinated application of its 3 functions. i.e. information systems, consulting and think-tank. As a system integrator, JRI offers services in IT strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing to a broad range of industries and activities. JRI Singapore currently supports the overall IT functions of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in Asia Pacific Region.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of data platform projects and system changes following the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement data solutions using Azure services (e.g., Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks).
• Manage data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure data quality and availability.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to data engineers and analysts.
• Identify and assess new data technologies and tools, making recommendations for adoption.
• Ensure adherence to data governance and security policies.
• Monitor and optimize the performance and scalability of the data platform.
• Effectively communicate project progress and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the data management office to identify governance requirements and ensure integration with existing platforms.
• Implement data management best practices, including data cataloguing, lineage tracking, and metadata management within Azure.
• Oversee budgeting for data initiatives, ensuring resource allocation aligns with organizational goals.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and L3 support

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Data Science or equivalent; master’s degree is a plus.
• Min. 8 years of working experience in management information systems, regulatory reporting, data management or data analytics role within Banks/Financial Institutions.
• Experience in leading mid-sized project implementation
• Proficient in System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)/Agile project delivery framework
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable data solutions on Azure.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant certifications in Azure (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships.

• Experience in Microsoft Azure, data management, data warehousing, data mart, data visualization, design and implementation.
• Knowledge in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting & Regulatory Reporting, Risk Management, Capital / Profitability Management would be a plus.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, SCRUM, ITIL is a plus.