Data Governance Analyst

Job Title: Data Governance Analyst

Type: Hybrid (office days in Johannesburg or Cape Town)

Company: IQbusiness to be based at a client in banking industry

Role Overview

The Data Governance Analyst will monitor and enhance enterprise data governance activities including monitoring the quality and managing the protection of sensitive data and information assets. The position will focus on ensuring adherence to the data policies, standards and processes, by all squads in the bank, to achieve the required level of consistency, quality and protection to meet overall business needs. The Data Governance Analyst will work closely with Business squad leadership to improve the quality and value of core data assets, respond to regulatory protection requirements as well as support the strategic requirements of the squads. The analyst will also establish and enhance Data Policies, Standards and Processes and assist the Squads in adhering to the established standards and process. These standards will ensure the democratisation of all data assets in the bank and provide a well-documented, discoverable register of all data and related business meaning. This will also enable the meeting of regulatory requirements by ensuring all data in the bank is owned, managed, curated and documented. Driving Data Quality improvements and further ensuring trust is built in all data assets in the bank.

Responsibilities And KRAs

Operational Delivery

• Execute data governance strategy and overall objectives set by the relevant data governance forums
• Align data governance with the business goals and priorities
• Provide performance related reports and build consensus for the data governance strategy across the bank
• Establish and govern an enterprise data governance implementation roadmap including strategic priorities for development of information-based capabilities in line with the banks information management strategy and principles
• Roll out an enterprise wide data governance framework, with a focus on improvement of data quality and the protection of sensitive data through modifications to organization behaviour policies and standards, principles, governance metrics, processes, related tools and data architecture
• Eliminates redundancy and streamlines the external data sources.
• Identify the new business opportunities with the use of data assets to achieve efficiency and represent the data as the business asset.
• Coordinate regarding the implementation of Data Governance Strategy across operational units
• Collaborate with leadership across the organisation to identify business needs and implement data governance processes
• Responsible for development and maintenance of standard data operating procedures
• Ensuring adherence to an enterprise data governance framework for data practices, policies, and standards both at a technical and functional level.
• Focus on minimizing the risk of regulatory fines.
• Defines the roles and responsibilities related to Data Governance and ensures accountability for the stewardship and master data assets of the enterprise.
• Should serve as a liaison between business and its functional as well as technical areas of the technology and protect the sensitive and confidential data.
• Eliminates redundancy and streamlines the external data sources.
• Identify the new business opportunities with the use of data assets to achieve efficiency and represent the data as the business asset.
• Coordinate regarding the implementation of Data Governance Strategy across operational units

Compliance

• Ensure effective internal controls by monitoring metrics and driving performance through improvement initiatives
• Champion enterprise data governance and data initiatives
• Ensure appropriate representation and participation in data governance forums across the business
• Lead and guide the data governance organisation to achieve desired

business results

• Deliver on data governance strategy and overall objectives
• Ensure data governance initiatives result in enterprise and functional benefits
• Serve as a liaison between Business and Functional areas and technology to ensure that data related business requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined, communicated and well understood and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning
• Develop & maintain inventory of the enterprise information maps, including authoritative systems, owners
• Facilitate the development and implementation of data quality standards, data protection standards and adoption requirements
• Define indicators of performance and quality metrics and ensure compliance with data related policies, standards, roles and responsibilities, and adoption requirements
• Provide progress reports on data governance issues and oversee periodic updates to Data Governance Roadmap

Delivery Management

• Ensures the Data is manageable and provides more support to accelerate data-driven digital transformation.
• Assist with the assignments of the roles and responsibilities to the Data Users,

Data Owners, and Data Stewards

• Assist business with identifying data Quality requirements and implement monitoring and remediation processes
• Develop & Maintain inventory of the enterprise data.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of Data Protection, Data quality standards across the enterprise.
• To assist in resolving end-to-end issues regarding Data Governance that may arise from different departments in the Enterprise.

Technical Leadership

• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Data Governance
• Business Analysis Techniques
• Master Data Management

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or similar fields like Information

Systems, Big Data, etc. or a minimum of 4 - 6 years of strategic analysis, or data governance experience

• Data Governance certification(s) would be advantageous

Experience

A minimum of 4 -6 years of strong data governance industry focussing on:

• Operationalizing data governance and data Quality
• Implementing data management and governance roles, principles, processes and procedures
• Implementing enterprise level data quality, master data management and related metrics
• Conducting customer interviews and strong consumer interaction skills

Who We Are

Our purpose is to grow people, grow business and grow Africa.

At IQbusiness, we are creative problem-solvers who never concede defeat. Beyond IT and technology, we apply innovative solutions to complex problems. We make sure that our clients grow, whether these challenges may be overcome by utilising research from IQbusiness and our partners, allocating teams to build and implement solutions, or deploying point expertise to address a skills shortage. Whatever the challenges, we support them in overcoming them.

What Is In It For You

At IQbusiness, we prioritize work-life balance and offer attractive salary packages with generous employee benefits. Our offices are conveniently located in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, ensuring ease even during challenging times like load shedding. We foster a workplace culture that values flexibility and supports your personal needs. Moreover, our diverse talent pool provides many opportunities for growth and development through meaningful interactions with your colleagues. Join us and experience the best of both worlds: a fulfilling career and a fulfilling life outside of work.

How do we recruit?

At IQbusiness, we take a refreshingly straightforward approach to recruitment. We passionately believe that feedback is the backbone of improvement, so we avoid dragging out the process unnecessarily.

Here is a sneak peek at the steps involved once you have sent us your resume:

• First, we will dive into your CV, delving into your background, interests, passions, and tech prowess. If you are a shining star that aligns with our needs, congratulations! You will swiftly move on to step two.
• This stage involves meeting one of our charismatic hiring managers who will assess your skills and, just as importantly, your compatibility with our vibrant culture.
• If you emerge victorious from this encounter, a thrilling challenge awaits youan online assessment to prove your mettle. But wait, there is more! You will also mingle with more of our extraordinary team members.
• Once these delightful encounters conclude, we get down to business with employment checksreferences, credit history, criminal records, and even the rarefied world of fraud. Once you have successfully navigated these hurdles, voila!
• We eagerly extend to you an offer of employment; formalities having been dealt with in a timely manner.

Note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.

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