HEAD OF DATA

Job Description : HEAD OF DATA a leading bank in Oman seeking a Head of Data to drive enterprise data strategy, governance and analytics. The role will focus on improving data quality, enhancing regulatory reporting, and building a scalable data function with strong executive visibility. Define and execute the enterprise data strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Establish and lead enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and stewardship programs. Drive data quality initiatives, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, completeness, and integrity of critical data assets. Oversee enterprise data architecture, data platforms, master data management, metadata management, and system integration. Lead business intelligence, advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives that deliver measurable business value. Enable data-driven insights across customer experience, risk management, fraud detection, and operational efficiency. Partner with Information Security teams to ensure strong data protection, privacy, classification, and resilience practices. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, data retention standards, and supervisory expectations. Support regulatory reporting and manage data-related audits, examinations, and risk assessments. Collaborate with executive leadership, business units, technology teams, and external stakeholders to promote a data-driven culture and improve data literacy across the organization. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in data management, analytics, information management, or technology leadership. 5–8+ years in senior leadership roles within banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries. Deep expertise in data governance, data strategy, data architecture, data quality management, analytics, business intelligence, cloud data platforms, AI, and regulatory reporting. Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives and influence senior stakeholders. Strong strategic thinking, change leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities

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