Operational Data Quality & Governance Analyst

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group is seeking an Operational Reference Data Analyst in Johannesburg to maintain and optimise reference data across multiple systems. The role focuses on data quality, governance, and reporting to support business operations in a regulated financial environment.

The candidate will validate data, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to data migrations and incident management. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and Power BI is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in building data-quality dashboards.
• Experience with CIF to OSD data publication and reporting discrepancies.
• Experience with data governance and data remediation processes.
• Proficiency in SQL and Excel for data manipulation and analysis.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data quality across systems and validate data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and support system enhancements.
• Generate detailed reports on data integrity metrics and quality performance.
• Support data migrations and reference data cleansing initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain audit trails and provide user support for data queries.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Matric

Diploma

Degree or Postgraduate qualification in Data Analytics, Finance, Risk Management, or Business Analytics

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Standard Bank Group is seeking an Operational Reference Data Analyst in Johannesburg to maintain and optimise reference data across multiple systems. The role focuses on data quality, governance, and reporting to support business operations in a regulated financial environment.

The candidate will validate data, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to data migrations and incident management. Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and Power BI is essential for success.