Manager, Data Governance

Standard Bank of South Africa Limited; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Roodepoort seeks a Data Governance Specialist to implement and oversee governance frameworks. The role involves monitoring adherence to data practices and coordinating with regulatory bodies. Candidates should have a degree in Information Studies and 5-7 years of experience in data governance and management, with a strong understanding of related regulations like POPI.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in data and information environment.
• Understanding of risk management and financial services.
• Knowledge of regulations like POPI and IFRS.
• 5-7 years of experience in data governance.

Responsibilities

• Implement data governance strategies and frameworks.
• Monitor effectiveness of governance processes.
• Co-ordinate requests from regulatory bodies.

Skills

Data Governance

Risk Management

Data Management

Information Lifecycle Management

Data Analytics

Education

First Degree in Information Studies

Job description

Business Segment: Insurance & Asset Management

Location: ZA, GP, Roodepoort, 4 Ellis Street

Overview

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
• Information Lifecycle Management
• Data & Analytics
• 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 Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI), financial market acts, International Financial Reporting Standards (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.