Data Governance Director

Job ID 2026-20276 Main Purpose of the Job As the Data Governance Director at AXA Philippines, you will lead the strategic development and execution of our data governance framework, ensuring that AXA’s data assets are accurate, secure, and compliant with industry regulations

You will play a critical role in fostering a data-driven culture, enabling better risk assessment, underwriting, claims management, and customer insights through high-quality data management practices

Key Accountabilities Strategic Data Governance Leadership: Establish and promote AXA’s data governance policies, standards, and best practices aligned with insurance industry regulations and AXA’s strategic objectives

Define clear roles and

for data ownership, stewardship, and accountability across all business units

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to all relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., DPA, GDPR, EU AI Act, local data protection laws) and industry standards

Collaborate with legal, compliance, and risk teams to embed data governance in AXA’s risk management framework

Data Quality & Integrity: Implement processes for ongoing data quality measurement, monitoring, and improvement, particularly for underwriting, claims processing, and customer data

Promote consistency in data definitions, classifications, and metadata across all insurance products and services

Data Privacy & Security: Oversee data privacy protocols and ensure sensitive customer and policyholder data is protected

Lead initiatives to minimize data-related risks and support AXA’s commitment to data security

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders, actuaries, underwriters, IT, and data teams to align data governance initiatives with business needs

Foster a data literacy culture, emphasizing the importance of data quality and compliance

Data Architecture & Metadata Management: Oversee the development and maintenance of data catalogs, lineage, and metadata repositories

Drive standardization of data models and definitions to support analytics, actuarial modeling, and regulatory reporting

Training & Change Management: Lead training programs to improve understanding and adoption of data governance practices across AXA’s global operations

Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in data management

Performance Measurement & Reporting: Define KPIs to assess data governance maturity, compliance levels, and data quality improvements

Provide regular reports to executive leadership and regulatory bodies on data governance progress

Innovation & Industry Best Practices: Stay informed on evolving insurance regulations, data management technologies, and industry best practices

Lead initiatives to leverage emerging data governance tools and methodologies for competitive advantage

Key Stakeholders Internal Stakeholders Executive Leadership & Board Chief Data Officer (CDO) / Chief Technology and Transformation Officer (CTTO): Overall oversight of data strategy and governance

CEO and Senior Executives: To align data governance initiatives with corporate strategy and risk appetite

Regulatory & Compliance Officers: Ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory

(e.g., DPA, GDPR, EU AI Act, local insurance regulations)

Business Units Underwriting & Actuarial Teams: Data quality for risk assessment, pricing, and reserving

Claims Department: Data integrity for claims processing, fraud detection, and reserve calculations

Sales & Customer Service: Data accuracy for customer onboarding, policy management, and service delivery

Product Development: Reliable data for creating new insurance products and innovations

Data & Analytics Teams Data Governance & Data Management Teams: Collaborate on data policies, standards, and metadata management

Data Scientists & Business Analysts: Ensure data quality and consistency for analytics and reporting

IT & Data Infrastructure Teams: Implementing tools, security, and technical standards for data management

Legal & Regulatory Affairs Ensure compliance with industry standards and data privacy regulations

Support in audits, reporting, and data privacy impact assessments

Risk Management & Actuarial Functions Use of high-quality data for risk modeling, pricing, and reserving

Collaborate on data quality standards specific to risk assessment

Compliance & Internal Audit Conduct audits to verify adherence to data policies

Provide assurance and recommendations for improvement

External Stakeholders Regulators & Authorities Data privacy regulators (e.g., NPC)

Insurance regulators overseeing data compliance and reporting standards

Technology & Data Vendors Providers of data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Databricks)

External consultants or partners supporting data governance initiatives

Customers & Policyholders Indirect stakeholders, as data governance impacts data privacy, security, and trust

Industry Associations & Standards Bodies Collaborate on best practices, standards, and industry-wide initiatives

Experience &

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Business Administration, Law, or related field

Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., DAMA CDMP, Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer, CIPP) preferred

Experience: 10+ years in data management, data governance, or related roles within the insurance industry

Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks in large, regulated organizations

Deep understanding of insurance processes, regulatory landscape, and risk management

Skills: Expertise in insurance data domains such as underwriting, claims, policies, and customer data

Strong knowledge of GDPR, data privacy laws, and industry-specific compliance

Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Databricks)

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence at all levels

Competencies: Strategic Vision with a focus on compliance and risk mitigation Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills Leadership and change management capabilities Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills Attention to detail and organizational skills Project and program management expertise At AXA, each person matters

We perform at our best knowing the positive impact we make as valuable partners for our customers and the communities we belong to

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