Data Steward

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group is seeking an experienced data governance professional to implement operating standards such as data quality, lifecycle management, metadata, and privacy across the bank's information assets.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements, translate them into governance solutions, and drive data-driven decision making using Microsoft technologies and banking datasets.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in Data Governance, Data Management, and Information Risk in Banking/Financial Services.
• Strong experience in data lifecycle management including data quality, metadata, analysis, validation, and artefact management.
• Able to translate business and technical requirements into data governance solutions.
• Knowledge of data structures, data repositories, and data movement across systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement data governance operating standards and policies.
• Support the business to understand how data is collected, stored, used and deleted.
• Develop dashboards and automation to support governance requirements.
• Interpret regulations and align them to business needs.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Information risk

Data quality

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Dashboard development

Education

Diploma or Degree in IT/Data Management

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

SharePoint

Azure Data Services

Job description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

Implement data and information management operating standards such as data quality, data lifecycle management, meta data, and data privacy and protection as set out in the relevant data governance frameworks, policies, standards, processes, and procedures. Support the business in understanding how data is collected, stored, used and deleted using tools and methodologies to improve the adoption of information management and accountability.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in Data Governance, Data Management, Risk Management, and/or Microsoft Technologies will be advantageous.

Experience Required:

• 5-7 years' experience in Data Governance, Data Management, and Information Risk, preferably within Banking or Financial Services.
• Strong experience in data lifecycle management, including data quality, metadata management, data analysis, data validation, and the management of data artefacts.
• Proven ability to gather, document, and translate business and technical requirements into effective data and governance solutions.
• Strong understanding of data structures, data repositories, database types, data warehousing, and data movement across systems and platforms.
• Experience identifying, assessing, reporting, and managing data-related risks, with an understanding of banking regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of information risk, data privacy, information protection, data security, and governance practices, with the ability to interpret regulations and align them to business requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, Azure Data Services, or related tools), including the ability to develop applications, dashboards, and automation solutions to support governance and business requirements.
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interpreting Data
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Upholding Standards
• Business Acumen (Audit)
• Data Analysis
• Data Compliance
• Data Integrity
• Data Management (Administration)
• Data Quality
• Process Analysis and Redesign
• Process Governance

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