Head of Data Management & Business Information

Our client, a start-up company here in Malta is looking to recruit a Head of Data Management & Business Information.

Main responsibilities : 

• Lead and deliver the Group’s data strategy, governance framework, and data management roadmap.
• Champion a data-first culture and promote the effective use of data across the organisation.
• Establish and maintain robust data governance policies, standards, ownership models, and controls.
• Drive data quality management, including quality metrics, monitoring, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure data privacy, security, storage, retention, and governance practices comply with applicable requirements, including GDPR and DORA.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data dictionaries, business glossaries, metadata, and data asset inventories.
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable Business Information (BI) and Management Information (MI) solutions, dashboards, and reporting.
• Oversee the delivery of accurate, timely, and actionable operational, management, regulatory, and ad hoc reporting.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements, including Financial Crime, CESOP, PSS, FATCA/CRS, Irish Stamp Duty, card scheme reporting, and digital wallet reporting.
• Ensure reliable data delivery for key business processes, including financial reconciliations, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity and transaction reporting.
• Define and modernise core data architecture, including databases, cloud platforms, APIs, integrations, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Lead data and reporting testing for new products, services, and processor integrations.
• Manage and optimise relationships with data platform vendors, technology partners, and payment processors, including KANI and Comply Radar.
• Monitor vendor and processor performance and ensure delivery in line with agreed service levels and business requirements.
• Act as a trusted data subject matter expert, supporting processor selection, product development, and strategic business initiatives.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing data team.
• Drive data readiness and governance to support the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
• Lead strategic and ad hoc data initiatives on behalf of executive leadership.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks, including PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA, and relevant regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and data manipulation skills, with hands-on experience using tools such as SQL, Power BI, DAX, and Python.
• Practical knowledge of card issuance, card processing, and card scheme ecosystems, including Visa and Mastercard.
• At least six years’ relevant experience in data management, data governance, business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Health Insurance

Education and experience

• A bachelor’s degree or higher (MQF Level 6 or above) in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related discipline.