Business Data Manager
Sandton, South Africa
Ovations Technologies
Are you passionate about data accuracy, quality, and governance in the financial sector?
A leading bank is looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Business Data Steward to ensure the integrity and effective governance of financial data within Group Finance.
Key Responsibilities
Data Governance & Policy Enforcement
- Create and uphold policies for effective data management.
- Ensure accurate, complete, and trustworthy data collection and usage.
Secure Data Handling & Analysis
- Define and implement procedures for secure data processing and analysis.
- Troubleshoot and resolve data issues while ensuring data integrity and security.
Data Sharing & System Support
- Establish and monitor data sharing protocols across the business.
- Support business users in their daily interactions with data systems.
Financial Data Insights
- Analyze financial datasets to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
- Make strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders based on data.
Collaboration & Risk Mitigation
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business growth.
- Proactively identify risks and implement controls to mitigate them.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Business, or related field.
- Formal data governance training or certification (e.g., DAMA) is required
Experience
- 3+ years in Data Management or Governance
- 13 years in Banking or Financial Services
- Strong understanding of financial principles and data regulations
Technical Competencies
- Proven expertise in data governance and stewardship
- Ability to translate complex data into clear, business-friendly insights
- Knowledge of banking data structures and compliance requirements
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Behavioural Competencies
- Analytical thinking & problem-solving
- Attention to detail & decision-making
- Business & systems acumen
* Salary range is an estimate based on our AI, ML, Data Science Salary Index 💰
Tags: Banking Computer Science Data governance Data management Finance Mathematics Security
More jobs like this
Explore more career opportunities
Find even more open roles below ordered by popularity of job title or skills/products/technologies used.