Data Strategic Initiatives, Director
Data Strategic Initiatives, Director
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Job Description
Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) one of the worlds leading financial groups. Across the globe were 120000 colleagues striving to make a difference for every client organization and community we serve. We stand for our values building long-term relationships serving society and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the worlds most trusted financial group its part of our culture to put people first listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation speed and agility. This means investing in talent technologies and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.Are you energized by the challenge of turning complex data problems into practical high-impact solutions Were seeking a visionary yet groundedDirector of Data Strategic Initiativesto lead a small agile team focused on solving some of the banks most pressing data challengesnot just for compliance but for real business value. This is a rare opportunity to shape how data is governed leveraged and valued across the enterprise. Youll be at the forefront of building a smarter more agile data cultureone that prioritizes outcomes over overhead and clarity over complexity.
Key Responsibilities
Drive Strategic Execution: Lead the design and delivery of data initiatives that improve operational efficiency decision-making and business outcomes. Communicate risks and achievements to executive leadership with impact
Champion Practical Governance: Implement data governance practices that are lean effective and aligned with business prioritiesnot just regulatory checkboxes.
Engage Senior Stakeholders: Facilitate strategic working sessions with executives to align data initiatives with enterprise goals and unlock measurable value.
Lead with Purpose: Inspire and guide a high-performing team of data professionals fostering a culture of ownership curiosity and delivery excellence.
Solve Real Problems: Tackle ambiguous high-stakes data issues with a pragmatic mindsetbalancing innovation with execution and speed with sustainability.
Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of experiencein data strategy transformation or consulting roles ideally with exposure to financial services
History of leading cross functional teams particularly in an environment of influencing without direct authority or reporting lines
A track record of delivering data solutions that drive business efficiency reduce risk or unlock new opportunities.
Strong communication skills and executive presenceyou can translate technical complexity into business clarity even with limited context/background
A passion for practical transformationyoure not just a strategist youre a doer.
Familiarity with banking data is helpful but not required. What matters most is your ability to lead influence and deliver.
Self-starter entrepreneurial collaborative and business savvy
The typical base pay range for this role is between $173K - $216K depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits retirement plans educational assistance and training programs income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities paid maternity and parental bonding leave and paid vacation sick days and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package please click the link below.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
