Enterprise Data Steward: Client data (Contract Role)

The Focus Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Sandton seeks a Data Management Specialist responsible for ensuring effective data governance. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of data management experience and a strong understanding of banking regulations. Responsibilities include creating data policies, monitoring data systems, and collaborating with other divisions. A Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a formal Data Management qualification are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Data Management.
• 1-3 years of experience in Banking or Financial Services.
• Strong financial knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Creating and enforcing data management policies.
• Establishing data sharing rules.
• Monitoring and analyzing data systems.

Skills

Data Management

Analytical Mindset

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Formal Data Management Qualification (DAMA)

Job description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible to ensure data management governance for Group Finance

Job Responsibilities

• Creating and enforcing policies for effective data management: Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of data.


• Devising and implementing efficient and secure procedures for data management and analysis: Pay attention to all technical aspects.


• Establishing data sharing rules: Support others in the daily use of data systems.


• Monitoring and analyzing information and data systems: Troubleshoot data-related problems and ensure data security and integrity.


• Analyzing financial data to identify trends: Make recommendations to upper management


• Collaborating with other bank business divisions: Develop and implement strategies for growth and profitability.


• Assessing risk and identifying potential issues: Implement solutions to mitigate them.

Formal Qualification

• A Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Maths, Finance, Business, or a related field.


• Formal Data Management Qualification like DAMA

Experience

• 3 years Data Management


• 1-3 years Banking or Financial Services


• Financial Knowledge

Technical Competencies

• Data Management


• Ability to decipher and organize large amounts of data


• An analytical mindset with superb communication and problem-solving skills


• Ability to translate complex problems clearly and in nontechnical terms


• Strong understanding of banking regulations and financial products


• Excellent communication and leadership skills


• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Behavioural Competencies

• Analytical


• Decision Making


• Facilitating Change


• Inspiring others


• Attention to detail


• Problem Solving


• Business Acumen


• Systems Acumen