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Equity Bank Kenya , First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Kuda Bank, Moniepoint Incorporated, NCBAProfession (Banking, microfinance, insurance, Mid-level)
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Description
Requirements
(Essential) Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
(Preferred) Master’s Degree in Data Science, Information Systems, or Business Analytics with a focus on data governance and strategy.
(A plus) Professional certifications & additional training:
● Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
● Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP)
● Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
● Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
● GDPR or data privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/E or CIPM)
● Specialized training in metadata management, data quality, and data lineage.
▪ Have 4+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related fields such as analytics or data quality management.
▪ Possess prior experience in implementing data governance frameworks, including policy development, metadata management, and data quality initiatives.
Responsibilities
▪ Lead the implementation of the data governance framework.
▪ Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish policies, standards, and procedures that support business objectives.
▪ Align data assets with the company’s strategic goals to drive value and efficiency eradicating data gaps to support data driven decision making.
▪ Conduct regular evaluations of data assets to identify and address gaps impacting strategic outcomes.
▪ Enhance data quality through consistent standards, training, and improvement initiatives. Profile, cleanse, validate, and monitor data quality to ensure accuracy and reliability.
▪ Oversee processes for organizing, tracking, and documenting data to improve accessibility and usability.
▪ Promote a culture of data excellence through stakeholder engagement and capacity building.
▪ Identify and deploy appropriate tools and technologies to strengthen data governance capabilities.
▪ Ensure compliance with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
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