VP, Data Operations & Governance (f/m/x)

• Lead anddevelop a high-performing global data management organization, including dataanalysts and operations specialists, ensuring the capabilities, processes, andaccountability needed to deliver high-quality financial data and operationalexcellence.

• Driveoperational performance by managing KPIs and SLAs that support clientrequirements, data quality standards, delivery timelines, and overall serviceexcellence.

• Lead thealignment and standardization of operational reporting, KPI definitions, andperformance measures across the data organization, ensuring consistentperformance tracking and continuous process improvement.

• Establishscalable processes and tools that ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness,and timeliness across all datasets.

• Optimize datamanagement processes from end-to-end within the data value flow to increaseefficiency and reduce cost.

• Create aculture of continuous improvement, using KPIs, and automation to optimizeworkflows and elevate data quality.

• Drive adoptionof documentation, standardization, and best practices across the data analystfunction.

• Ensure fullcompliance with data governance, privacy, and security frameworks

• Build and runKPI driven data flow and quality measurement systems that optimizesproductivity serving as a basis for senior management reporting.

• Developcapacity and workforceplans aligned with business demand, ensuring the right organizationalstructure, skills, and resources are in place to support growth.

• Ensuresuccessful execution of contractual commitments by overseeing service deliveryperformance, monitoring compliance with agreed SLAs and obligations, andproactively addressing risks to client satisfaction and business outcomes.

• Drive adoptionof emerging technologies, including LLMs and GenAI tools, to improve dataquality, automation, and decision-making capabilities.

• Partner with tech,product, and business leadership to prioritize data initiatives and ensuretimely, high-quality delivery.

• Establish andenforce data governance, quality, and security standards across all systems andteams.

• Driveinitiatives to measure and improve data quality, consistency, andcompleteness.

• Implement andenforce data governance policies, data access controls, and lineage trackingwhile ensuring CEPRES ' strict data compliance and security regulations.

• Serve as astrategic partner to product, engineering, commercial, and executiveteams.

• Provideinternal and external stakeholders with the tools, documentation, and trainingneeded to work effectively with data.

• Bachelor's ormaster's degree in computer science / engineering or equivalent, MBA in financeand related subjects in place

• 10+ years of relatedexperience in data operations, stewardship or Data Strategy, governance and/oranalytics, with 5+ years in a team leadership role.

• Strongunderstanding of data pipelines and related technologies and software deliverylifecycle processes.

• Good grasp onthe new LLM technologies and practical application to data products andworkflows.

• Proven abilityto manage custom, client-facing analysis and project delivery in a financial orB2B environment.

• Solid grasp ofdata privacy and security standards in terms of data governance

• Excellentcommunication and collaboration skills with both technical and commercialstakeholders.

• Strong projectand operational management capabilities, with the ability to prioritizecompeting demands, manage risks, and drive continuous process improvement.

Preferred:

• Background in privatemarkets

, asset management, venture capital, or investment data.

• Proven trackrecord of leading data engineering/data science teams at scale, with theability to translate business strategy into a technical data roadmap andinfluence senior stakeholders

Benefits

• Career Path in Private Markets

Join a fast‑growing company in one of the most dynamic areas of finance. You will learn from an international team, receive regular feedback, and have opportunities to grow your responsibilities over time.

• Culture That Drives Ownership

We value collaboration, transparency, and an entrepreneurial mindset - people who take initiative, deliver results, and support each other.

• Commitment to Our People

A diverse, inclusive, and international workplace with benefits and support designed to help you thrive.

• Attractive compensation package

that reflects your skills, contributions, and growth potential.

At CEPRES , we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

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