Data Management and Governance Lead

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Governance and Management Lead to join our Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) Chief Operating Office (COO). This role is pivotal in overseeing day-to-day data management practices and governance frameworks within CIB. The successful candidate will provide guidance and administer data governance and compliance policies to support both external regulatory and internal requirements.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Data Governance:
  • Develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
  • Establish data quality standards and manage data assets effectively.
  • Define data ownership, stewardship, and lifecycle management.
  • Facilitate and ensure the efficiency of data governance forums.
  • Report and manage the control environment within acceptable parameters.
• Risk Management:
  • Define and enforce policy standards, measure compliance.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate client data-related risks.
  • Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with internal audit.
  • Integrate data risk and compliance into business processes.
  • Monitor risk exposure and report to relevant stakeholders.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with local and international regulations and data protection laws.
  • Assist in compliance audits and address identified issues.
  • Maintain compliance documentation and reporting.
• Reporting:
  • Articulate significant issues driving the control environment.
  • Deliver internal reporting and presentations for key risk committees.
  • Contribute to building a data governance and risk scorecard.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate proactive and engaging risk management.
  • Contribute to COO initiatives and promote a collaborative culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Degree in a related field.
• Experience:
  • 5-8 years in data governance, risk management, compliance, product control, or information security.
  • Experience as a Data Governance Lead/Manager.
  • Preferably experience in building Data Governance capability.
  • Desirable: Experience in an Investment or Commercial Bank.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of industry best practices and current technologies supporting data governance.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Risk and fraud management expertise.
• Financial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Commitment, collaboration, and creativity in work.
• Ability to work independently and manage stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and continuous improvement mindset.

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised