Manager, Data Asset Protection

Standard Bank of South Africa Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Johannesburg is seeking a candidate to implement data governance strategies and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal applicant will have a First Degree in Information Studies, along with 3-4 years of experience in risk management and knowledge of relevant legislation such as POPI and IFRS. Strong understanding of data management and governance frameworks is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• First Degree in Information Studies required.
• 3-4 years experience in risk management in financial services.
• Knowledge of POPI, IFRS, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement data governance strategies and frameworks.
• Monitor adherence to governance processes.
• Coordinate requests from regulatory bodies.

Job description

Overview

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Implement data governance strategies, frameworks and roadmaps. Responsible for the execution of Data Governance related activities by monitoring the effectiveness of and adherence to governance processes that support the active management of identified information, data practices and data assets according to agreed standards and policies. To co-ordinate requests and execute requirements from regulatory and governance bodies pertaining to Data Services.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study: Information Studies

• Experience Required: 3-4 years experience with and understanding of risk management and terminology within related area of financial services, such as banking, investment asset management or insurance. Understanding of related products and services, and basic business processes.

• 3-4 years sound knowledge and understanding of policies (including but not limited to POPI, financial market acts, IFRS and Business Unit specific regulatory requirements/legislation). Knowledge of DAMA Framework for end-to-end Information Lifecycle. Knowledge of Internal Audit, Governance Frameworks, COBIT 5, King IV, Knowledge of Industry Frameworks: e.g. PCI-DSS.

• 5-7 years experience in data and information environment with knowledge of Data Management and sound understanding of capabilities of the landscape e.g. data modelling - how to translate data governance into a business value/understanding. Experience in providing information governance assurance to business stakeholders. Experience in data remediation practices. Exposure to various Business Support functions.