Head of Enterprise Data Governance

Absa Group

Lead Data Governance initiatives at Absa Bank to define data frameworks and ensure compliance. Manage data governance capabilities, collaborating across teams for effective implementation and oversight.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeSandton • 🇿🇦 South AfricaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance within the financial services sector, with a strong ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable controls. Proven experience in overseeing data management processes and ensuring adherence to privacy and data retention regulations.

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Data Governance LeadershipRegulatory Compliance ManagementRisk Management ExpertiseDAMA CDMP CertificationData Issue Management

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceRisk ManagementCompliance ManagementData ManagementRegulatory Requirements TranslationData RetentionOperational Controls DevelopmentInformation ManagementData PrivacyData Issue Lifecycle Management

Certifications & Qualifications

DAMA CDMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesEnterprise GovernanceData Privacy RegulationsAudit ComplianceRisk Mitigation ProcessesData Management FrameworkCentral and Federated TeamsData Issue Management LifecycleRegulatory Compliance RequestsInformation Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the enterprise Data Governance capability
Define and administer the Group Data Governance framework
Ensure governance is implemented via Data Management across central and federated teams
Translate regulatory requirements into actionable data governance controls
Act as the entry point for all internal and external risk, audit and regulatory compliance requests
Oversee the end-to-end data issue management lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in information systems/computer science/data, or Risk/Compliance/Law/Finance (required)
Postgraduate degree (MBA/MSc Data/Risk/Governance) (preferred)
DAMA CDMP (Data Management and Governance) Certifications preferred
10 years in data governance, risk, compliance, and information management
5 years of large enterprise and banking experience
Deep understanding of privacy and data retention regulatory requirements in financial services
Experienced at translating regulatory and risk requirements into operational controls and mitigation processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development