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Head of DNA Data Governance

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Nea Smyrni, Attica, Greece
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The Head of Data Governance is responsible for defining and leading the organization’s enterprise-wide Data Governance framework, ensuring that data is managed as a strategic asset. This role drives the vision, strategy, and execution of data governance initiatives, including data quality, ownership, stewardship, metadata management, and compliance.

Main Accountabilities

  • Defines, owns, and implements the Enterprise Data Governance Strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall data and digital strategy.
  • Establishes and oversees data governance policies, standards, and operating models, including frameworks for data quality, metadata, and master data management.
  • Ensures the effective design and governance of data architecture and data zones within the organization’s data platforms, driving standardization and reusability.
  • Oversees the creation and maintenance of enterprise data models (conceptual, logical, and physical), ensuring consistency and alignment with business needs.
  • Drives data literacy and accountability across all business functions by establishing data governance KPIs, metrics, and reporting.
  • Engages with senior business stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and external partners to ensure compliance with internal and external data management standards.
  • Provides thought leadership on emerging data governance trends, tools, and technologies, guiding continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Oversees the profiling, onboarding, and certification of new data sources, ensuring adherence to governance and quality standards.
  • Acts as the Product Owner for data-related transformation inititiaves that involve ingesting new sources of data or improving the quality of existing data.

Requirements

Education, Experience and Technical Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management, or related field
  • Master’s degree in Data Management, or other related field.
  • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in data governance, data management, or data architecture roles, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and strategies.
  • Strong understanding of data modeling practices, metadata management, master data management (MDM), and data quality frameworks.
  • Experience with data governance and modeling tools (e.g., Informatica Axon, Collibra, Erwin, Alation, etc.).
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements related to data (e.g., GDPR, BCBS 239, DORA).
  • Strong business acumen in financial services, risk management, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Technical fluency with relational databases, SQL, and data integration concepts; knowledge of Python, Spark, or data pipeline orchestration is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate data governance concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on building a data-driven culture.

Competencies

  • High attention to detail and accuracy, with results orientation
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Organizing skills with a pro-active attitude

Benefits

Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the #CepalTeam:

  • Competitive Compensation : We offer an attractive salary, annual performance-based bonuses, and a monthly meal allowance through our ticket restaurant card.
  • Health: Private medical insurance is provided for you and your family.
  • Family Support: Monthly financial allowance for early education (nursery) and coverage of expenses for children with neurodiversity or disabilities—including therapeutic swimming, music therapy, horse riding, and parental support.
  • Flexible Work Model: Our hybrid approach offers a level of remote work flexibility that supports work-life balance while preserving strong collaboration and team spirit.
  • Modern Workspaces: Contemporary offices designed to support comfort, health, and productivity, with fully equipped workstations, quiet areas, on-site restaurant, and group fitness sessions .
  • Lifelong Learning: Cepal supports continuous learning through access to e-learning platforms and structured professional development programs.
  • Career Progression: We are committed to your growth, offering a clear development path supported by feedback, mentoring, and personalized learning plans.
  • Make a Difference: Get involved in regular wellbeing, ESG and volunteering initiatives that reflect our values and foster a sense of purpose and community.

At Cepal, we believe that inclusion is more than a value, it's a way of thinking and acting. As members of the Diversity Charter Greece, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual feels respected, empowered, and free to contribute meaningfully.

All applications are treated fairly, confidentially, and based solely on qualifications and merit.

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