Associate Director, Data Strategy

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The Associate Director, Data Strategy will help shape and deliver ANZ’s enterprise data strategy, including data governance, operating models, information management, and strategic data initiatives. The role typically requires substantial experience in data strategy, analytics, data governance, transformation, and stakeholder management, ideally within banking or another highly regulated industry. Candidates should demonstrate strong commercial judgment, executive communication, structured problem-solving, and the ability to translate complex data concepts into practical business outcomes. The position is expected to influence senior leaders, lead cross-functional programs, manage competing priorities, and promote responsible, secure, and effective use of data across the organisation.

About the employer

ANZ Group Holdings Limited is one of Australia and New Zealand’s major banking groups, providing retail, commercial, institutional, and wealth services to millions of customers. Headquartered in Melbourne, ANZ operates across Australia, New Zealand, and selected international markets. Its services include everyday banking, home and business lending, payments, deposits, financial markets, institutional banking, and wealth management. ANZ is investing in digital transformation, data capabilities, technology, and simpler customer experiences while maintaining a strong focus on risk management, regulatory compliance, and responsible banking. The organisation employs a large, diverse workforce across branches, corporate offices, technology teams, operations, and specialist banking functions. Melbourne-based roles may offer hybrid working arrangements, professional development, and opportunities to work on enterprise-wide initiatives affecting customers, employees, and business performance.

Working in Australia

Australia is an island country with strong employment opportunities in banking, technology, healthcare, engineering, education, construction, professional services, and tourism. Melbourne is a major financial and technology centre with a multicultural population, excellent public transport, universities, arts, sport, and varied dining. Lifestyle advantages include beaches, national parks, outdoor activities, and generally high living standards, although housing and childcare can be expensive in major cities. Australian workplace culture is collaborative, relatively informal, and focused on inclusion, safety, accountability, and work-life balance. Skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Skilled Independent visa, state or territory nomination, or temporary graduate pathways, depending on their occupation, qualifications, experience, and English ability. Applicants should check current requirements through the Department of Home Affairs. Relocating commonly involves securing employment, arranging health insurance, finding accommodation, obtaining a tax file number, and understanding superannuation and banking arrangements.