Manager, Data Governance

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Company: NEXT Ventures

Location: AJ Heights (12th Floor), Bir Uttam Rafiqul Islam Ave, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.

Department: Technology

Position: Manager, Data Governance

Vacancy: 01

Job Nature: Full Time

Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Flexible)

Weekend: Saturday, Sunday

Deadline: Jan 31, 2025

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: BDT 100,000 - BDT 150,000
• Bi-Annual Salary Increment (Eligibility Condition Applies).
• Bi-Annual Performance Bonus (Eligibility Condition Applies).
• 2 Times Yearly Festival Bonus (Eligibility Condition Applies).

Company Overview:

NEXT is a global fintech group. We own & operate FundedNext, a leading prop trading platform, and are expanding into the CFD brokerage industry.

We are a team of 450+ diverse professionals operating across 5 countries, serving over 220,000+ daily active traders from 170+ countries.

Job Overview:

The Manager, Data Governance will play a pivotal role in establishing, implementing, and maintaining robust governance practices to safeguard organizational data assets. This role requires a proactive leader who ensures alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals while fostering a culture of compliance and data security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, update, and enforce IT/security policies.
• Review and revise policies quarterly.
• Ensure policies align with industry best practices.
• Manage internal audits and prepare for certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS).
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, such as GDPR, and manage privacy-related audits.
• Oversee the governance of incident response processes, ensuring they are well-documented and regularly tested.
• Implement and promote regular training programs to improve employee awareness of governance policies.
• Maintain high audit readiness scores.
• Coordinate with external auditors and certification bodies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Achieve and maintain high percentages of compliance.
• Monitor changes in regulations and adjust policies accordingly.
• Oversee risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Identify and resolve risks effectively.
• Implement controls to minimize potential impacts.
• Provide regular governance reports to stakeholders.
• Submit reports on time with actionable insights.
• Communicate governance issues and resolutions clearly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO27001, PCI DSS).
• Experience with IT audits and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in G-Suite and governance tools.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT governance or related roles.

Competencies We Expect:

• IT Governance Expertise.
• IT Audit and Compliance.
• ISO27001 Knowledge.
• Risk Management Skills.
• Analytical and Technical Proficiency.
• Team Collaboration.
• Decision-Making Abilities.
• Proficiency with G-Suite.

What​ ​We​ ​Can​ ​Offer​ ​You:
 

Food & Beverage:

• Subsidized Lunch
• Free Afternoon Snacks
• Unlimited Tea & Coffee

Entertainment:

• Annual Retreats
• Honeymoon Package For Newly Weds
• Birthday Leave
• Celebration of Events & Occasions  
• Relax & Sports Zone
• Game Night

Games We Play:

Ø Indoor Games: 

• Billiard, Foosball, PlayStation, etc.

Ø Outdoor Games:

• Football, Cricket, Badminton etc.

Learning Opportunities:

• Quarterly Reviews & Feedbacks
• Training & Development by Organization Assigned Consultants
• An Environment That Fosters Accelerated Growth & Training

Employee Centric Policies:

• Leave Policy
• Performance Management System
• Work-Life Benefits