Data Governance

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.   SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network.  We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Bank’s Data Governance framework, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to strengthen data protection and information security controls.
• Monitor and report IT risk events under the Operational Risk framework.
• Assist in self-risk identification, control testing, and risk awareness initiatives across business units.
• Maintain and update risk control documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with risk champions and other stakeholders to enhance risk ownership culture.
• Support audit and regulatory reviews related to data governance and IT risk management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the banking business with strong exposure in data governance, IT risk management, information security, or operational risk (preferably in the banking or financial services industry).
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks, regulatory requirements (e.g., BOT, PDPA, Basel, ISO 27001), and IT risk practices.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret risk data and provide insights.
• Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with data management.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CDMP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor) are a plus.
• Data analytics tools and skills, coding that can support data quality checks i.e. Python, SQL, Macro, SharePoint, Power Automate, Power BI