Data Governance (6 months contract)

A leading organisation in Hong Kong is seeking a Data Governance Specialist for a contract role to support enterprise-wide data quality, governance, and compliance initiatives. You will work cross-functionally to strengthen governance standards and enhance data integrity.

Key responsibilities:

You will support the organisation’s data governance framework by ensuring data quality, regulatory compliance, and effective collaboration across business and technology teams.

Data Quality & Monitoring

• Support data quality checks across policy, claims, and customer datasets by identifying and escalating missing, inconsistent, or duplicate records
• Assist in monitoring data quality metrics and KPIs to support reporting accuracy and continuous governance improvements

Data Governance Framework Support

• Support the implementation of data governance policies, standards, and procedures while ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Maintain key governance documentation including data dictionaries, business glossaries, and data lineage records to support consistency and transparency

Metadata & Data Catalog Management

• Maintain and update the enterprise data catalog while supporting the classification of sensitive, personal, and regulatory-critical information
• Ensure clear, accurate, and consistent business definitions across teams to strengthen data governance and standardisation

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Support compliance with GDPR, local data privacy regulations, IFRS 17, and other governance requirements by monitoring data access, retention, and usage controls
• Assist with audit preparation by gathering required data evidence, documentation, and compliance records

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with business users, IT teams, and data stewards to investigate and resolve data issues effectively
• Support data governance forums and working groups while promoting data standards and best practices across departments

Data Issue Management

• Log, track, and support resolution of data-related incidents, ensuring timely follow-up on remediation actions
• Assist in root cause analysis under senior guidance to identify issues and support effective corrective measures

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare basic dashboards and reports on data quality and governance metrics to support monitoring and decision-making
• Maintain up-to-date governance documentation and process guides to ensure consistency and audit readiness

Candidate profile:

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in data governance, reporting, and compliance support, combined with strong collaboration skills and attention to detail within regulated environments.

• Basic understanding of data governance concepts including data quality, metadata, lineage, and stewardship principles
• Familiarity with SQL or similar querying tools to investigate and analyse data issues
• Experience using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to build reports and support data insights
• Exposure to data governance or catalog tools such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica (advantageous)
• Understanding of relational data structures, including tables, fields, and data relationships
• Proficiency in both Chinese and English for effective cross-functional communication

About the company:

A leading organisation in Hong Kong’s financial services, focused on innovation, customer-centric solutions, and digital transformation. It stands out for its agile culture, strong regional presence, and commitment to simplifying insurance experiences.

Keywords: governance, compliance, integrity, stewardship, metadata, cataloging

What's next:

If you are ready to make a positive impact on data governance within a supportive environment, apply now!