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Job Purpose & Scope:
Responsible for the execution of the data governance framework, policies, standards, and guidelines for the Commercial Bank. Provides guidance to business and technical stakeholders to improve the integrity of the data, resulting in greater accuracy, timeliness, and quality of information for decision-making across the business line(s). Promotes and documents the identification of changes within data assets to support ease of access to information and to ensure consistent interpretation of bank data. Works with business and technology resources to capture and map new information assets across the Commercial Bank.
Essential Job Functions:
Promotes and facilitates the adoption of data governance practices within the Commercial Bank.
Works with business and technology resources to educate and communicate standardized processes in support of the Data Governance Framework and ensures clear accountability for stewardship of information assets.
Assists Commercial Bank lines of business with deployment and maintenance of data governance policies and procedures within their respective areas.
Ensures steps are taken by the lines of business to comply with enterprise data governance policies, standards, processes and procedures.
Maintains records regarding onboarding, training, and implementation of the Data Governance Program for the Commercial Bank.
Serves as a liaison between business and functional areas and technology to ensure that data-related business requirements for data handling are clearly defined, communicated, well understood, and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning.
Serves as a point of contact for interactions with the lines of business, Information Technology and Data Governance initiatives to achieve regulatory and corporate compliance.
Supports the data steward community in fulfilling data governance initiatives.
Coordinates the development and maintenance of enterprise information maps, including authoritative systems and owners.
Participates in planning sessions for projects initiated for meeting strategic goals pertaining to Data Governance.
Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of essential job functions.
Maintains good punctuality and attendance to work.
Follows Bank policy, procedures and guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of industry-leading data governance, data quality, data protection, and/or data management practices.
Knowledge of data-related government regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to interact and communicate with various internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to demonstrate effective leadership and organizational awareness skills.
Ability to demonstrate effective consulting skills, with change management concepts, including communication and culture change.
Ability to demonstrate effective analytical, critical thinking, detail-oriented and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
Ability to work as an effective and efficient team player, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work and resolve problems independently.
Ability to work on multiple projects at once with exacting deadlines.
Ability to adapt to and manage change effectively.
Ability to deliver excellent customer service and quality results.
Ability to travel for business purposes, as needed.
Skill in using computer and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or information management, or commensurate work experience, required.
Minimum of one (1) year of work experience on data report development, data analysis and/or data management, preferably within a financial organization, required.
Job Expectations:
Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.
Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.
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EEO Statement:
Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.
