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Assistant Manager Data Governance and Risk


Job Location:

Colombo - Sri Lanka

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation management and continuous improvement of the organizations Data Governance Framework including the development documentation and enforcement of data governance policies standards procedures and controls
  • Establish and maintain processes to ensure data quality integrity security privacy accessibility and regulatory compliance across enterprise systems and platforms
  • Partner with IT Legal Compliance Information Security and business stakeholders to drive data governance initiatives strengthen data stewardship practices and ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational requirements
  • Oversee the implementation and effective utilization of data governance tools frameworks and technologies to enhance data management monitoring reporting and governance capabilities
  • Provide subject matter expertise and advisory support on data governance data management data protection and privacy-related matters across the organization
  • Support the Head of Risk & Compliance in the implementation maintenance and continuous enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Compliance frameworks across ADL
  • Assist in enterprise-wide risk identification assessment monitoring reporting and mitigation activities in collaboration with business units risk owners and the Risk & Compliance function
  • Lead the preparation and delivery of high-quality insight-driven reports to Senior Management the Risk & Compliance Management Committee the Board Risk & Compliance Committee and the Board of Directors including strategic risk insights and mitigation recommendations
  • Provide strategic oversight and contribute to sustainability reporting and disclosures in line with regulatory group and stakeholder expectations
  • Monitor and evaluate ADLs sustainability performance ensuring transparency and timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders
  • Oversee the development and continuous enhancement of the Annual ADL Sustainability Report ensuring alignment with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and evolving best practices

Person Specifications

Educational Background

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Data Science Finance or a related field
  • Relevant certifications (e.g. Certified Information Management Professional - CIMP Certified Data Management Professional CDMP Certified Risk Management Professional - CRMP) are preferred

Experience

  • 6 years of experience in governance data management enterprise risk management or a related field ideally within the software or technology industry
  • Experience in managing and optimizing data governance for software systems and products
  • Strong understanding of data privacy laws regulatory requirements contract law and experience ensuring compliance in a technology context
  • Experience with data management and governance tools (e.g. Collibra Informatica Alation)

Technical Skills

  • Familiarity with software development and data architecture including databases data warehouses cloud platforms and API integrations
  • Knowledge of data governance and data quality tools and technologies
  • Understanding of data privacy and security principles particularly in relation to SaaS or software-based environments
  • Ability to leverage data analytics and reporting tools for tracking governance metrics
  • Familiarity with enterprise risk management and sustainability within the software or technology industry

Soft Skills

  • Strong leadership and management abilities with a focus on cross-functional collaboration
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with both technical and business stakeholders
  • Problem-solving mindset with an ability to address complex data challenges in a dynamic software environment
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives effectively