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Senior Manager, Data Governance Job DTB
Banking Jobs. Diamond Trust Bank Jobs
Job Purpose
The Senior Manager Data Governance will lead the bank’s enterprise-wide data governance strategy, ensuring strong oversight of data quality, metadata, privacy, regulatory compliance, and data lifecycle management. The role manages the entire governance team and serves as a key advisor to the CDO and senior leadership
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Key Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement the enterprise data governance strategy.
- Oversee governance operating model and roadmap.
- Align governance initiatives with architecture and digital programs.
Governance Oversight & Team Leadership
- Lead the data governance team.
- Define KPIs and performance targets.
- Mentor governance managers and technical leads.
Policy, Standards & Framework Management
- Own enterprise data governance policies and standards.
- Implement compliance reviews and audits.
Enterprise Data Quality Management
- Oversee Critical Data Elements (CDE) program.
- Ensure remediation plans and data quality dashboards.
Metadata, Lineage & Data Catalog Implementation
- Govern metadata standards and lineage.
- Ensure accurate data flow documentation.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with CBK, GDPR/DP Act, Basel, CRB, AML/KYC.
- Represent governance in internal and external audits.
Data Governance Council & Stakeholder Management
- Chair Data Governance Council.
- Produce governance reports for executives.
Data Lifecycle & Controls Assurance
- Oversee data lifecycle controls.
- Ensure compliance with system changes and product rollouts.
Culture, Change Management & Data Literacy
- Lead data literacy initiatives.
- Promote a data-driven culture across the bank.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Data Management, Computer Science, Statistics, or related.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Certifications such as DAMA/CDMP/DCAM preferred.
Experience Requirements
- 10+ years in data governance or data management.
- 5+ years leading teams.
- Mandatory financial services experience.
- Experience with data governance tools.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Leadership and team development.
- Knowledge of DAMA/DCAM frameworks.
- Strong banking regulatory knowledge.
- Expertise in metadata, DQ, MDM, and privacy.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
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