Data Head - Johannesburg at FNB South Africa

Purpose

• To manage implementation of Information Management and Governance standards that contributes to the business realisation of investments in data and information to enable integration; operational implementation and adherence to Data KPIs, while ensuring data is provisioned into the organisation in a manner that is fit for consumption to maximizes the organisational value from data  

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification - Relevant Undergraduate Degree
• Preferred Qualification - Relevant Post Graduate Degree or recognised Information Management and/or Data science certification
• Experience - 5 to 8 years relevant experience in information management/data science/Data engineering/Computer Science of which 3 to 4 years ideally at senior  
• Additional Knowledge - Strong understanding of Data Management practices and processes in a large financial services organisation
• Understand both the technical points of Data Management, as well as the business drivers and needs
• Sound knowledge of data
• Understand regulations and legislation which require information or data management capabilities, communities and understand the dependencies between people, technology and the processes of Data management, MIS and data insights

Responsibilities

• Provide input into, and implement, corporate governance, compliance, integrity and ethics policies in are of accountability to identify and manage risk exposure
• Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances
• Anticipate and meet the needs of clients and commit to continuous development and entrenchment of a customer service culture
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions
• Plan and manage performance, talent, succession and culture across function in order to improve performance
• Establish and embed a data-driven culture throughout the business
• Lead Information Management Function for the sourcing of data
• Lead Business Information Management Function as supplier/owner of data to ensure required standards and practices and business value creation
• Lead Business Data Information Management function across big complex areas to ensure required standards and practices across data production, management and consumption
• Drive the implementation and adoption of data strategy in achievement of information management strategy
• Demonstrate leadership behaviour through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the FRG