About the Department:

The Data Governance Team is responsible for ensuring the Authority has good governance processes around its data processing activities. It develops data-related policies, standards and guidelines, aiming to create a unified source of truth and aiding the Authority’s shift towards becoming more data-driven. Additionally, the team oversees data quality monitoring, supports data management training, and facilitates the publication of policies and procedures. It acts as a central point for collating data proposals and issues, ensuring effective data governance across the Authority. 

About the Role:

In this role, the chosen candidate will be responsible for analysing the authority’s various information systems, databases and data sets, and ensuring data quality while developing and maintaining data policies that adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements. This position plays a critical role in driving digital transformation of the Authority and fostering a data driven culture across the organization.

Particularly, the role would involve:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and requirements, providing guidance on data quality, and establishing appropriate data quality metrics;
• Developing and overseeing data cleaning plans to ensure measurable improvements in the established data quality metrics;
• Monitoring and analysing the established data quality metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement in data management processes, and recommend process and system improvements in liaison with the Data Architecture team;
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining data quality policies, guidelines, and best practices to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant regulations;
• Conducting research on data-related topics and regulatory requirements to inform policy development and decision-making;
• Assisting in the development and delivery of data governance training and awareness programs for internal stakeholders;
• Evaluating, recommending and implementing data management tools and technologies to support data quality initiatives and policy implementation;
• Participating in data management projects as a subject matter expert on data quality and policy;
• Any other duties as established by the senior management.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data governance frameworks and policy development, while understanding the financial industry business processes.

You will also possess a minimum of five (5) years prior experience in a Data Management or Governance related role and an MQF Level 6 in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a relevant field duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level. 

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience. we would still be interested in speaking with you. 

The ideal candidate will also possess the below:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and identify areas for improvement;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into understandable language for non-technical stakeholders;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additionally, candidates with experience using SQL and Python, R or Power BI will be preferred.

Other important information:

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates. 

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.org.mt under MQRIC heading. 

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Privacy Notice on the MFSA webpage. 

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate’s appointment liable to termination. 

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates. 

Public Call Permit: 1036/2025