Data Management Risk Officer

Are you passionate about data and its business value? Would you like to make a difference by enhancing data management capabilities of an innovative bank with Customers at heart?

Quality data and information are key to Knab for reasons of decision making, analysis, compliance, stakeholders reporting, growth and efficiency and foremost enabling Knab to be the bank of choice for entrepreneurs and their families.

Knab was founded in 2012 because we wanted to do things differently. Simpler, smarter and more advantageous for our customers. Because we believe we can help everyone maximize their financial affairs. "Feel at ease when it comes to your finances. Every day." By combining smart technical solutions with a healthy dose of human intelligence, we create financial services that really meet your needs. Add to that some of the sublime personal service from our employees and you end up with something that's truly unique to the world of finance!

In a nutshell
As 1^st line of defense Data Management Risk Officer you play a crucial role for ensuring the integrity and compliance with relevant regulations of data-related processes, as data plays a significant role in decision making and regulatory compliance.

You help Knab and your colleagues to take intelligent risks by sharing your expertise and act as an inspiring (sparring) partner to the business. In this role you safeguard that risk identification, assessment and taking effective risk response become a second nature within  1st line. Your goal is to ensure that Knab has a compliant, effective and more automated internal data control environment that supports the knab strategy in achieving its goals. Within Data and Analytics domain you are the single point of contact for risk related topics.  

Your main responsibilities:

• Ensure the necessary controls and management of risks related to ECDA processes
• Identify, monitor, analyze, measure, manage and report data management risks
• You report on compliance progress and inform the relevant stakeholders to steer further compliance and maturity, support CDAO with reporting;
• You enable and support the CDAO to design and implement a Risk and Control Framework which meets Knab’s integrated risk management framework (and thus internal, regulatory and industry standards); 
• Together with field experts from 1^st and 2^nd line you support CDAO and Teams (process & control owners) with the design of effective and (cost) efficient controls and test scripts based on the risks identified
• You facilitate the 1^st line with action plan management (design and follow up). You keep track of risk issues and actions and report on timely follow-up to CDAO;
• Contribute to creation of a data control environment
• Oversee, challenge and advise on the appropriate controls implemented in Data Management related processes
• Understand the regulatory environment and emerging trends to support data management risk management
• Contribute to consistent implementation of compliance with BCBS 239 principles for effective risk data aggregation and reporting
• Promote a Data risk aware culture within ECDA and broader Knab organization

The Team 

The Expert Center Data and Analytics  department consists of 35+ data professionals with a big heart for the business value of Data, covering the following domains Data science and Business Intelligence,  Data engineering, Data warehousing, Data architecture and modeling, Data governance and Data quality management. The Expert Center Data and Analytics plays a key role in managing Knab data as a strategic business asset and achieving a consistent and uniform view of information based on quality data. The department works with all functions of Knab and is Knab’s Center of Excellence for “all things data”.

You will report to our Chief Data and Analytics Officer, while working closely and align with 2^nd line and 3^rd line of defense teams, such as Operational Risk Management, Compliance and Internal Audit.

Your Profile

There is no predefined route to become a great Data Management Risk Officer at Knab. But to be successful in this role, this is the kind of profile we have in mind:

• Bachelor’s/ Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Information Management, Economics, Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in key subject areas of Data Management
• Experience in risk management/internal audit within financial industry, with a focus on data risk. 
• Proven experience in Data Risk Management/Data Governance,
• Knowledge of Data Management frameworks (ex. DAMA -DMBOK, DCAM)
• Knowledge of BCBS 239 principles and other data related regulations (GDPR, AIA etc)
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Results oriented and analytical
• Fluent English is required in spoken and written communication
• Experience in financial services is a prerequisite

Diversity Statement: Come as you are. Knab is an open workplace with positive vibes. We are inclusive of all nationalities, races and genders. We feel comfortable to bring our authentic whole selves to work and like you to do so too.

Work with us! If you come to work with us, Knab will become a significant part of your life. Therefore, we make sure the ambiance is just as exciting as your job. If you have any questions regarding this role or the process, please feel free to reach out to us!

We don`t collaborate with third parties to fulfill this role.