Data Governance Officer

Data Governance Officer

The Data Governance Officer is responsible for executing and monitoring data governance policies across the bank to ensure data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance.

This role acts as a central coordination point for governance activities, supporting data stewards and business units while ensuring alignment with Qatar Central Bank (QCB) regulations and internal standards.

• Execute and monitor adherence to data governance policies, standards, and procedures across the organization
• Align data governance practices with Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and other regulatory requirements
• Monitor data quality using automated tools and track key data quality metrics
• Log data quality issues, coordinate root cause analysis, and track remediation with data owners and custodians
• Maintain and validate end-to-end data lineage across systems and reporting layers
• Manage and update enterprise data dictionary, business glossary, and metadata repositories
• Support Data Stewards in governance activities and act as a key point of contact across business units
• Prepare and distribute data quality scorecards and governance dashboards to management
• Support enhancements to data governance tools, including user acceptance testing (UAT) and implementation
• Validate data governance and data quality requirements during system or application deployments
• Conduct awareness sessions and training to promote data governance practices across the bank
• Prepare documentation, logs, and evidence required for internal and external audits

• 8+ years of experience in data management or data-related roles
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in data governance within banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and regulatory requirements
• Good understanding of data flows, data lineage, and data lifecycle
• Experience with data cataloging, metadata management, and data quality tools
• Proven experience in tracking data issues, coordinating remediation, and supporting governance processes
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills across business and IT teams
• Experience supporting audits and compliance activities is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
• Data governance certifications (e.g., CDMP, DCAM) are preferred