Manager - Business Transformation: Data Strategy/Data Governance - Banking and Capital Markets

Cross Country Consulting; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,376,000 - 1,721,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Business Transformation Consultant to lead clients on their data initiatives. You will enhance client processes and collaborate with executives to build strategic roadmaps. Ideal candidates have 5+ years' experience in transformation programs and strong knowledge in data governance. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) with company matching

Generous parental leave

Wellness reimbursement programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in relevant transformation programs.
• Experience working with C-suite executives.
• Up-to-date on data strategy and governance trends.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and enhance clients’ data processes and technologies.
• Lead clients on their data initiatives.
• Support finance transformation engagements.

Skills

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Leadership

Data governance knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Data Analytics

Tools

SQL

Tableau

PowerBI

Alteryx

Snowflake

Job description

Overview

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience for our clients and our people. We believe in collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.

By joining our rapidly growing Business Transformation team you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored, strategic solutions. These not only address today’s challenges but also lay the groundwork for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that encourages contributions beyond the scope of client delivery.

What You'll Do

• Working with high-performing teams to analyze, evaluate and enhance our clients’ businesses, including processes, governance, data and technologies
• Lead our clients and teams on their data journey which includes collaborating on their strategic vision for data, crafting a pragmatic roadmap of initiatives, and aiding our clients in the implementation of these initiatives, aligned to business objectives
• Drive data governance framework design and facilitate policies and procedures development in line to meet the strategic and regulatory objectives of our clients related to data governance, data management, data quality, data risk management, and data privacy and security
• Collaborate seamlessly with key senior stakeholders, including business, IT teams and data owners to identify data needs
• Support finance transformation engagements
• Conduct interviews with clients to perform current state/future state gap analysis and identify the root causes of client’s challenges
• Drive data culture and data adoption programs for clients who struggle with firmwide understanding of data ROI
• Establish KPIs related to data quality and data risk, controls, and remediation plans
• Develop roadmaps to developing data assets and data commercialization
• Drive program/project management activities including status reporting or maintain RAID logs, and able to conduct scrum meetings for defect / development management
• Support CrossCountry leadership team on internal projects, including but not limited to the following: sales/marketing initiatives, recruiting, and organizational development

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of relevant experience and track recording delivering transformation programs into CDO, CTO, COO, CFO, and/or CRO organizations
• Strong strategic planning skills with past experience working with C-Suite executives to build out Organizational Level Strategic Roadmaps
• Up-to-date on latest industry trends in data strategy and governance
• Knowledge of industries, including banking and capital markets, investment banking, broker-dealers, custody, fund administration and investment management
• Proven leadership roles with strong communication and presentation skills
• Professionalism and discretion in interacting with executives and clients
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: Collibra, OvalEdge, Atlan, Talend, SAP Master, BigID, OneTrust
• Experience in tools such as SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Snowflake

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or similar discipline

Benefits Summary

The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit the benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry complies with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.