IT - Policy Specialist

The main purpose of this position is to assist the data governance team in perform all aspects of policies and procedures development and administration including development of new policies, as well as, policy manual updates across ACB, ensuring alignment with regional practices and in line with defined business objectives.

• Review the external market and existing policies and recommend revisions when there are required changes to ensure our policies remain relevant


• Develop new Data Governance policies in conjunction with the process owner


• Conduct appropriate research, studies and surveys in support of policy development and highlight key findings to support policy improvement initiatives


• Maintain DG policy manuals for all business functions within ACB and distribute new and revised policies & procedures, leveraging best practice to ensure a consistent, professional process


• Provide clear interpretation of policies to Data Stewards, Data Custodians, Data Owners so they can in turn communicate to line managers and employees


• Update the Employee Handbooks in an efficient and timely manner


• Provide guidance and support to other members of the Data & Analytics Dept. as appropriate


• Act as ACB’s policies and procedures expert providing advice and guidance to line and senior managers on policies and procedure development and amendments.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required


• Strong understanding Data Governance policies


• Understanding of privacy laws and regulations


• Experience of IT Audit/Data Governance/Policy & Procedures specialist in any areas of the financial industry Ability to write various documents related to Data Governance Team