What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Data Strategy Lead position at SMBC Group?
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $122,000.00 and $175,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
Overview
To support SMBC Americas' business growth strategy, SMBC Finance is executing a major initiative to review and enhance critical Finance processes within its US operations, including financial planning, reporting, and data management. Working with core Finance teams and other key colleagues (Technology, Risk, Compliance, etc.).
Finance Change is primarily responsible for establishing and managing large-scale programs focused on implementation of processes, methodologies, and systems that meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Within the larger Finance Change team, Data Strategy team is focused on developing and executing on a long-term vision of Data Management capabilities (Data Sourcing and Governance) across all finance functions (e.g., Treasury, FP&A, Controllers etc.).
The Vice President will be responsible for rigorously executing upon and managing a portfolio of prioritized finance data strategy and data management (including setting up adequate data governance), working closely with senior stakeholders across SMBC Americas, as well as guiding junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of prioritized finance data strategy and data management initiatives / workstreams and produce executive management updates and presentations.
- Lead the data sourcing and data discovery initiative as it pertains to reference data which includes determining requirements across the finance function
- Drive adoption of various strategic technological solutions and manage transformation of related finance business processes
- Contribute to the overall design and implementation of programs and / or technology strategy to establish projects that deliver sustainable, scalable solutions.
- Lead all phases on finance data management and governance cycle, including identification of data elements and critical data elements
- Lead gap assessments against data policies and standards and reporting (management or regulatory) requirements to identify gaps and determine remediation plans
- Partner with finance SMEs, Chief Data Office, IT, and other stakeholders in implementing target state data controls and data governance framework
- Analyze business and functions stakeholders’ data management and governance processes and controls, identify gaps, and propose enhancements in line with SMBC’s strategic data strategy vision
- Set overall objectives and targets to measure project execution delivery and success criteria of critical milestones and deliverables.
- Perform ongoing monitoring and provide transparent reporting to impacted stakeholders and senior management.
- Build relationships with key internal / external stakeholders centered on collaboration, flexibility, and thoughtfulness
- Support other finance transformation programs under the Finance Change team inclusive of stakeholder assessment, impact analysis, and the development and execution of key strategies and plans
Qualifications
Salary : $122,000 - $175,000
