Specialist, Data Governance - Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 coordinate requests and execute requirements from regulatory and governance bodies pertaining to Data Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• First Degree in Information Studies
• Data Management certification (Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP) or related.

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 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioural Competencies

• Exploring Possibilities
• Developing Strategies
• Providing Insights
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Examining Information

Technical Competencies

• Remedial Action Development
• Process Governance
• Evaluation of Internal Controls
• Information Management
• Business Acumen (Audit)