Manager, Data

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African financial services firm in Johannesburg seeks a Subject Matter Expert to enhance data solutions and governance standards. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in data/information systems, with proficiency in SQL and data tools. This role involves overseeing data architecture and ensuring executive visibility on data initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in data/information systems within financial services.
• Previous experience in management of data/information and reporting using relevant tools.
• Experience in data analytics and insights is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert on all data and information matters.
• Oversee infrastructure, tools, and frameworks for data solutions.
• Expand and optimise the organisations data and data pipeline architecture.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Data analytics

Convincing People

Project Management

Education

First Degree in Business Commerce or Finance and Accounting

Tools

Teradata

Cognos

Qlikview

SSAS

SSRS

Job description

Company 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

To act as subject matter expert on all data and information matters for an allocated Business Unit and provides input into all decisions relating to data engineering and the use thereof. Provide guidance in terms of setting governance standards.

Oversee infrastructure, tools and frameworks used to support the delivery of end-to-end solutions to business problems through high performing data infrastructure.

Responsible for expanding and optimising the organisations data and data pipeline architecture, whilst optimising data flow and collection to ultimately support data initiatives. Builds, scales, and maintains Merchant Solutions SA data.

To ensure visibility of Information Management with Business Unit leadership, and secure executive sponsorship of data related initiatives.

To mature the information management discipline within the Merchant Solutions team with the support of the Head Product Economics

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce or Finance and Accounting

Experience Required

Minimum of 5 Years experience in data / information systems within financial services preferred.Previous experience in Management of data / Information and Reporting using tools such as SQL, Teradata, Cognos, Qlikview, SSAS, SSRS, etc. Previous experience in data analytics and insights is preferred.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
  
  

Technical Competencies:

• Banking Process & Procedures
• Data Analysis
• IT Applications
• Product and Services Knowledge
• Product Development
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
  
  

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