Data Governance Advisor

The Company 

RightShip is the world’s biggest third party maritime due diligence organization, providing expertise in global safety, sustainability and social responsibility best practices. 

We bring together years of industry expertise with the output from analytics and large data sets to provide our safety and environmental scoring systems, recommendations and consultancy services. 

Using leading data and technology, we aim to set new benchmarks in environmental protection. We support global initiatives and action influencing practical and impactful change, enabling “win-win” for business and the environment. 

To find out more visit RightShip.com. 

What we offer 

We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organization who are constantly working to ensure ships are safe as possible so that crew and cargo are protected. We are passionate about maritime efficiency, safety and sustainability practices. 

We offer generous rewards. Our base salary is competitive, we support employee wellbeing and provide our employees with a Healthy Living Allowance and our annual incentive scheme is awesome. We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way and we are committed to professional development to make sure your career keeps growing while you’re working with us.

What makes RightShip a great place to work at:

RightShip is an equal opportunity employer, and we champion diversity. Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger—as individuals, as communities and as an organization.

Don’t meet every single requirement of this role? Still apply! Research tells us that that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every single requirement.  At RightShip we believe that the right hire is someone who makes an addition to our culture, rather than someone who fits in and conforms to our status quo. We want to add team members who not only value RightShip standards and workplace culture, but also bring an aspect of diversity that positively contributes to our work environment. If you are excited about this role, or about our company in general, we would love to hear from you!

Position Description

Permanent Full-Time

Location:  Hanoi

The Data Governance Team is directly responsible for improving the data maturity of the organisation through the delivery of Data Governance and Data Quality services at an enterprise level. The value that data can create for RightShip and our customers can only be achieved through a strong data foundation and mature organisational capabilities in managing, processing and utilising this data. 

Reporting to the Data Governance Lead, the Data Governance Advisor will play a significant role in supporting RightShip in leveraging data as an asset to ensure data can be used to inform key decisions and deliver valuable outcomes to customers and the wider ecosystem in general.

You will drive the adoption and success of data governance across the organization by advocating for its importance, implementing frameworks, policies, and procedures, and engaging with stakeholders to monitor and track key governance KPIs.

Major Responsibilities 

DATA GOVERNANCE

• Provide subject matter expertise in data management and governance
• Own the implementation of data governance tool and support the creation and maintenance of a centralized data catalog to improve data discovery, accessibility, and understanding across the organization.
• Develop and implement data governance policies, procedures, and standards that align with the organization’s goals and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with business units and data stewards to establish data quality metrics and continually assess data for accuracy, consistency, and
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and resolve data quality problems
• Act as a liaison between business units and tech/date teams to ensure alignment of data governance efforts with organizational goals and operational needs.
• Collaborate with data stewards to ensure they are effectively managing the data within their domains. This includes helping them understand their roles and providing the necessary tools and processes to succeed.
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies, tools, and practices that can enhance data governance, data quality, and overall data maturity within the organization.
• Work closely with legal, compliance, and privacy teams to ensure that data governance practices align with ethical data use and privacy laws, protecting customer data and building trust.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Identify potential risks related to data governance, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies are implemented and that data governance aligns with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Data Lineage Tracking: Ensure end-to-end tracking of data lineage to guarantee traceability of data assets, from origin to consumption, providing transparency and trust in data processes.

LEADERSHIP

• Build trust and positive culture within RightShip
• Promote the importance of data governance throughout the organization, ensuring that data management principles are understood and followed.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate employees on data governance policies, roles, and their responsibilities regarding data.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive workplace, which engages its employees
• Drive a customer orientation and service minded approach
• Ensure a safe and inclusive workplace, which engages its employees
• Lead and direct staff to ensure achievement of quality and governance targets

QUALITY AND STANDARDS

• Ensure office compliance with ISO 9001 and 27001 standards and policies
• Support the implementation of global processes and instructions
• Ensure that all procedures and instructions are followed to mitigate any potential risk to RightShip arising from political (e.g. sanctions) or regulatory/ legal compliance requirements on an ongoing basis

Qualifications, Skills & Experience 

• Demonstrated experience in the data management and data governance domains (3+ years)
• Solid understanding of data governance practices and principles, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection
• Proficient in data extraction, manipulation and presentation (SQL and MS Office Suite)
• You understand, advocate and can clearly articulate for the importance of data governance for a business
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven ability to engage with and influence a diverse group of stakeholders.

RightShip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion in our workplace. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.