Business Data Steward at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To meet the Nedbank data governance requirements and standards. Develop an understanding of data; data usage and related processes in line with Nedbank business strategy. 

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing a wide range of data management services on business data as required. 
• Identify data quality concerns, conduct root cause analysis and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders 
• Provide input into, and advise on the alignment between data quality and Nedbank clusters' risk profile and risk appetite by recommending corrective action or mitigating strategies. 
• Provide input, related to data quality deliverables, into the Group Operational Risk Management (GORM) budget in line with Finance requirements and business plans. 
• Produce targeted reports/presentations that summarise findings and recommendations in order to inform senior management decision-making in accordance with regulations and legislation. 
• Identify various stakeholder requirements and collaborate across divisions in order to achieve common purpose. 
• Engage with stakeholders to obtain an understanding of their data quality practices to contract, manage and meet expectations. 
• Assist in the creation; maintenance and coordination of team effectiveness and disciplines through collaboration with stakeholders to enhance the actions and appropriateness of execution. 
• Respond timeously and professionally to a variety of ad-hoc business requests that have an impact across the division and organization.. 
• Become a trusted advisor to, and influence decision making of stakeholders by providing an advisory service, guidance and support on data quality practices. 
• Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders by identifying and addressing conflict issues to ensure optimised data quality practices are implemented across stakeholder groups. 
• Collaborate and maintain relationships internally by communicating business requirements and assist in the buy-in and usage of products and services to enhance efficiencies and improve delivery to stakeholders. 
• Participate in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. Barrett Surveys etc.) contributing to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals. 
• Identify opportunities to influence the improvement or enhancement of business processes and methodologies by researching and recommending improvement initiatives and effective ways to operate and add value to Nedbank. 

People Specification

• Data governance 
• Data Analytics 
• Business Analysis 
• Processes Analysis 
• Influencing stakeholders to obtain buy-in for concepts and ideas 
• Change Management 
• Interacting with regulatory and industry bodies 
• Conducting gap analysis 
• Using different approaches in new and complex work situations of a strategic plan 
• Data architecture 
• Data migrations 
• Issue resolution 
• Analysing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data 
• Identifying trends  
• Conducting research from multiple sources 
• Conducting root cause analysis 
• Integrating different sources of information 

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Preferred Qualification

• Tertiary qualification majoring in Statistics or Qualification in Databases and Decision Support Systems 

Essential Certifications/ Preferred Certifications

• DAMA certified data management professional (COMP) or similar data management certification 

Minimum Experience Level

• 3 years experience in a data and / or information technology risk management and governance environment 

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business writing skills
• Agile Concepts
• Data and Business analysis
• Global business analysis Trend
• Business Analysis Descipline , Techniques and Practices
• Microsoft Office Product
• Behavioural Competencies
• Decision Making
• Building partnerships
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Initiating Action
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Orientation