Business Data Officer - Talution Group

The Business Data Officer will develop and implement data analytics capabilities for the Commercial banking team from scratch. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders throughout the Commercial Bank.

Reporting directly to the Chief Data Officer, the Business Data Officer will oversee and manage resources and participate in the Data Strategy Executive Committee.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of commercial banking, with the ability to identify strategic opportunities and guide resources to enhance key data capabilities.

In this role, the Business Data Officer will set, plan, and manage the objectives and roadmap for the commercial data team. They will provide strategic direction and work closely with the Commercial CIO and CFO.

Key Accountabilities

Commercial Data Roadmap & Management Reporting:

• Possesses a deep understanding of both business and data strategies.
• Works closely with the Commercial CFO and CIO to develop and sustain the data roadmap.
• Strategizes and oversees the implementation of a data consumption layer (semantic) in the modern data warehouse to facilitate ease of use and self-service.
• Manages and supervises data projects within the designated business line.
• Collaborates with the Chief Data Architect to review and approve proposed architectures for data assets in specific business areas.
• Provides periodic updates to the executive leadership team regarding the data roadmap.
• Understands the processes for collecting, managing, and storing commercial data across the organization.
• Builds and maintains trust, serving as an advisor on leveraging data to enhance performance and shape business-wide strategies.
• Delivers management reporting.

Commercial Data Governance & Controls:

• Has a comprehensive understanding of the commercial data landscape and collaborates to define business ownership.
• Plays a highly collaborative role in overseeing data governance.
• Provides executive leadership with updates on data risks and issues.
• Establishes and enforces data controls within their business line.
• Offers thought leadership on Data Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Monitors and ensures adherence to established policies and standards.
• Acts as the Information Owner for strategic data platforms, ensuring their resilience, security, access, and data flow.
• Contributes to data privacy policies and ensures compliance with data protection regulations.

Commercial Data Team Management:

• Oversees projects related to data management, analytics, and governance.
• Responsible for growing, leading, motivating, and managing the commercial data team.
• Develops and maintains a communication plan for engaging with partners, team members, and senior leadership.
• Focuses on actively coaching and advancing the careers of data team members.
• Advises senior leadership on fostering a data-driven culture across the organization.
• Collaborates closely with the technology department to create an environment that ensures data and information are accessible with proper access controls.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in a senior data management role.
• At least 5 years of experience in building and maintaining data governance frameworks.
• At least 5 years of experience in developing and implementing data lifecycle policies and standards.
• At least 5 years of experience in the banking and finance sector.
• Over 5 years of experience in managing and leading teams.
• Proficiency in PowerBI, SQL, and/or SAS.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in Data Architecture, Analytics/Reporting, and Governance.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly with executive leadership.
• Proven ability to drive and lead cultural change initiatives.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Results-oriented with creativity and analytical thinking, and comfortable in a collaborative environment.
• Experience working with senior leadership and executives.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Key Competencies for Position

• Strategic Vision – Develop and apply a strategic mindset to drive initiatives forward.

• Effective Communication – Communicate openly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Decision-Making and Problem Solving – Pursue a deeper understanding of issues and take decisive action to resolve them.

Key Measures of Success/Key Deliverables:

• Active Engagement – Take a hands-on approach in building analytics solutions with the team.

• Guidance and Best Practices – Provide best practices and control guidance to ensure effective approaches.

• Alignment with Strategy – Prioritize and coordinate work with the senior team to ensure delivery plans are aligned with ONB's business strategy.

**We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.**

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