Associate Director, Data Governance

Associate Director, Data Governance & Quality Join an organization certified as a 2025 Great Place to Work for five consecutive years, with a hybrid work environment, at an exciting time of growth . Organisation: Export Finance Australia (EFA) is Australia’s export credit agency. For nearly 70 years, EFA has supported Australian businesses to grow internationally, providing finance to secure opportunities, expand into new markets, and diversify their presence. EFA plays a vital role in supporting critical minerals and defence sectors, financing projects that strengthen economic resilience, advance net zero, and back Australian investment in sustainable infrastructure. Opportunity To further mature our data governance and management practices, we are seeking an Associate Director, Data Governance & Quality to join our team. This newly created role will be pivotal in shaping EFA’s data management maturity as we scale to unlock more business value from enterprise data and safeguard data quality. Reporting to: Head of Enterprise Reporting & Analytics Key Responsibilities Lead strategic improvement initiatives to enhance EFA’s data governance, risk management, and data quality frameworks. Evolve data governance and risk management practices, focusing on operationalising critical data elements (CDEs), strengthening data lineage, and driving data quality accountability. Foster a culture of data ownership across teams and departments with varying levels of data literacy. Proactively identify opportunities to improve data governance processes and manage senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for key data initiatives. Implement a data governance framework, embed data ownership in business processes, and achieve measurable improvements in data quality. Key Deliverables in the First 12 Months Implementation of a robust data governance framework. Embedding data ownership and accountability across the business. Delivering measurable improvements in data quality and risk management. Documenting end‑to‑end data lineage for critical data elements. About You Significant experience (typically 6+ years) in data governance, data risk management, or enterprise data management roles, ideally within financial services or a highly regulated environment. Proven experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks, preferably within banking or financial services. Track record of delivering complex, cross‑functional improvement programmes in data management, governance, or risk. Ability to lead data governance forums, working groups, or communities of practice. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, including Heads of Department and cross‑functional teams. Strong background in data quality management, data lineage, and metadata management. Experience with dashboarding and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx). Experience working in project environments with defined deliverables, timelines, and accountability for outcomes. Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., DAMA Certified Data Management Professional). Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., APRA, ASIC, DAMA‑DMBOK). Experience in change management and fostering data literacy across organisations. If you don’t meet every requirement but are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. Benefits & Culture We are small enough to have an impact, but big enough to make a world of difference—and it starts with our people. We support flexible working and foster a culture that is inclusive, diverse, and collaborative. Generous leave provisions (e.g., Annual Wellbeing day) & leave purchase opportunities 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers Thorough induction onboarding program Fitness Passport along with other Health & Wellbeing initiatives Gender affirmation leave Income Protection Insurance Community volunteering and many more Essential Requirements Australian citizenship: Applicants must hold Australian citizenship at the time of application. Security clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance. Application Details Applications close: Wednesday, 10 December 2025 Interviews will occur in parallel, so please apply ASAP. To apply, click ‘apply’ or email your CV to By choosing to apply, you agree to the recruitment privacy policy. We invite and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered on this occasion. Seniority Level, Employment Type & Industries Mid‑Senior level Full‑time Finance Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking #J-18808-Ljbffr