Lead Data Transformation – W&R Data

As the Lead Data Transformation, you play a key role in bringing data to the next level in the international domain of Rabobank (Wholesale & Rural – W&R) through implementation and execution of the W&R Data Strategy.

You & Your Function

In this role you guide and coordinate the implementation of the new Wholesale & Rural (W&R) VALUE Data Strategy. You bring our W&R data strategy to life by further strategy refinement, connecting and challenging stakeholders globally, whilst maintaining a clear overview of all the data initiatives.

The W&R data strategy is built around three pillars:

• Driving business value
• Building a future-proof data foundation
• Cultivating data knowledge and ownership

You monitor progress on both value driven as well as compliance related aspects, provide transparent reporting, and proactively identify potential dependencies and impediments. Your work also includes refining the W&R Data strategy and ensuring alignment with the Data departments within Rabobank group, defining strategic priorities, establishing a clear roadmap, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders both within as well as outside of the W&R organisation. Collaboration is essential — you work closely with the scaled agile IT delivery organisation within W&R, business stakeholders, and group support departments.

Examples from Practice

• Monitor and report on progress of the data strategy execution
• Co-create strategic priorities and roadmaps with owners of data initiatives
• Refine the data strategy following internal strategic development and market trends
• Communicate the data strategy in various settings, such as MT meetings, townhalls, and knowledge sessions both inside and outside W&R

Facts & Figures

• You will be part of the W&R Data Team, with approximately 30 professionals focused on Data Management, Data Stewardship and Data Quality Assurance

Top 3 Responsibilities

• Ensuring effective implementation of the W&R VALUE data strategy in close collaboration with stakeholders and initiative owners
• Continuous refinement of the data strategy to ensure it includes the latest insights and trends
• Foster clear data governance, roles, and responsibilities

“Data is mostly used for regulatory reporting in the bank. By making a clear connection to our business strategy we can start using data to drive growth and simplicity.”

Klaas van Beurden Lead W&R Data

You will become part of the W&R Data leadership team and report directly to the W&R Data Lead. This team is responsible for Data Strategy, Data Management (including Data Quality) and Data Literacy. Collaboration is our approach; as one data-minded team within Rabobank, we focus on data to drive value.

You & Your Talent

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field
• Thought leader on data and strategy: at least 10 years of experience in data and strategy (consulting)
• Strong focus on delivering results and a forward-looking mindset
• Experience in banking, preferably in a department that operates globally
• Excellent international stakeholder management skills
• Work experience in the front office/business has a strong preference
• Excellent storytelling skills
• Ability to refine the vision & strategy based on internal & external developments
• Ability to guide and coordinate clear steering and monitoring principles
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written
• To be considered for this position you must be located in the Netherlands; re-location is not possible for this role