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Data Architecture Directer - Bank/ Perm/ Bonus

Hong Kong Permanent HK$1,080,000 - HK$1,200,000 per year View Job Description
As a Data Architecture Director in the financial services industry, you will play a key role in leading data-driven initiatives and overseeing transformation projects in the organisation. Based in Hong Kong, this role focuses on leveraging technology to enhance enterprise data strategies.
  • Data architecture & data management
  • Data transformation (core banking system & regulatory reporting)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Hong Kong-based commercial bank with a strong presence in retail, corporate, and treasury banking services.

Job Description

As a Data Architecture Director, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Define and lead the organization's target enterprise data architecture, including data domains, canonical data models, master data management, and data ownership structures.
  • Design data architectures that support regulatory and management reporting requirements, including HKMA, Basel, IFRS, liquidity, finance, and risk reporting.
  • Develop end-to-end data lineage capabilities to improve transparency, traceability, and audit readiness.
  • Lead the implementation of a comprehensive Data Governance Framework, including data quality standards, business glossaries, governance processes, stewardship models, and KPI monitoring.
  • Define strategic roadmaps for enterprise data platforms covering data ingestion, integration, storage, warehouse/lakehouse environments, and data consumption through reporting, analytics, and APIs.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, translating complex data concepts into executive and regulator-ready presentations and recommendations.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data architects, analysts, and engineering professionals while fostering a strong data-driven culture.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Data Architecture Director should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise data architecture, data management, data platforms, or enterprise architecture within the banking or financial services sector.
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience managing technical and business-facing data teams.
  • Strong knowledge of banking data, core banking systems, regulatory reporting, risk management, and finance data domains.
  • Deep expertise in data modelling, metadata management, master data management (MDM), data lineage, and ETL/ELT frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of modern data platform architectures, including cloud, hybrid, warehouse, and lakehouse environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and relationship management capabilities.
  • Fluency in both English and Chinese, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What's on Offer

  • Annual base salary ranging from HKD 1,080,000 to HKD 1,200,000.
  • Additional benefits include a 12-month salary package plus performance-based bonus.
  • Permanent role based in Hong Kong.



If you are ready to move forward in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Coco Chan
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7091269
Phone number
+85225306114

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
IT Architecture
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Coco Chan
Consultant phone
+85225306114
Job Reference
JN-082026-7091269

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