Enterprise Data Steward: Client data (Contract Role)

The Focus Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The Focus Group is seeking a professional to manage data governance within Group Finance. The role involves creating policies, ensuring data integrity, and analyzing financial data to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and formal data management qualifications, alongside experience in data management within banking or financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Formal Data Management qualifications are necessary.
• Minimum of 3 years of data management experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and enforce data management policies.
• Implement efficient data management and analysis procedures.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and make recommendations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data-related problems.

Skills

Data Management

Analytical Mindset

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Maths, Finance, Business

Formal Data Management Qualification like 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