Data Governance & Enablement Lead

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape Pepperstone's Data Governance & Enablement function during a significant period of growth and maturity. As our Data Governance & Enablement Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in helping the business build trust in data, leverage it more effectively and embed strong governance practices without slowing innovation. You'll partner with leaders across Technology, Enterprise Data, Risk, Compliance and the wider business to establish the frameworks, processes and capabilities that support data-driven decision making at scale. Reporting to the Head of Data Platforms & Engineering, you'll lead a small global team and help drive a culture where data is accessible, well-managed and understood by those who rely on it. You'll have the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide strategy, uplift data literacy and establish the foundations that enable both current and future growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

Champion and evolve Pepperstone's data governance vision, driving adoption of best practices across the organisation; Lead and mature our Data Governance & Enablement function while coaching and developing a small global team; Partner with business and technology stakeholders to improve data ownership, accountability and decision-making; Drive the implementation and ongoing adoption of enterprise data governance capabilities including data cataloguing, lineage and quality management; Influence the way data is managed across the organisation by establishing frameworks, standards and operating models that balance governance with business agility; Help shape how Pepperstone manages critical data assets, ensuring they remain trusted, secure and fit for purpose; Build strong relationships across Technology, Enterprise Data, Risk and Compliance to support strategic initiatives and regulatory obligations; Lead governance forums, influence senior stakeholders and drive ongoing improvements in data maturity across the business; Promote data literacy and enable teams to confidently leverage data through education, community engagement and capability-building initiatives; Contribute to the future direction of enterprise data management as Pepperstone continues to scale globally.

Requirements

You've built a successful career in data governance, data management or data strategy and are excited by the opportunity to influence data practices at an enterprise level; You have experience leading or maturing data governance capabilities and understand how to balance governance, risk management and business outcomes; You bring strong knowledge across data governance, metadata management, data quality, lineage and broader data management disciplines; You enjoy working across both business and technical teams and are comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels of an organisation; You have a commercial mindset and can articulate the value of strong data governance in a way that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences; You're comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced environments where priorities evolve and ambiguity creates opportunity; You're passionate about enabling organisations to make better decisions through trusted, accessible and well-governed data; Most importantly, you're a collaborative leader who thrives on creating positive change and helping teams succeed.

Nice to have

Experience within financial services or another regulated industry will be highly regarded; Exposure to modern cloud-based data ecosystems and platforms such as AWS is advantageous.

Benefits

Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme; Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture; Flexible and hybrid working; Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard; Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities; 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave; 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program; Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social; Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square - 727 Collins Street, Melbourne; Best in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showers; A full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans and curated specialty teas.