Risk Data Governance Analyst - Johannesburg at Absa South Africa

Job Summary

• This role provides independent data governance and data quality assurance within PPB Credit Risk's Enterprise Risk function, operating as Second Line of Defence (2LOD).
• The successful candidate will build and test data quality controls, maintain core governance artefacts (Critical Data Elements, source-to-target mappings, data dictionaries, and business glossaries), and support the embedding of BCBS 239/RDARR-aligned governance standards across Credit Risk data domains providing evidence-based assurance over the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data used in credit risk reporting.

Job Description

Data Governance & Framework

• Support design and implementation of the Data Ownership framework; work with Data Owners and Data Stewards to define and monitor data quality KPIs
• Localise DAMA-DMBOK-aligned governance policies, standards, and artefacts for the Credit Risk data domain
• Apply BCBS 239/RDARR principles to control design across upstream and downstream data flows
• Provide input on data governance and control design within projects affecting upstream or downstream data flows
• Create and maintain Critical Data Element (CDE) inventories, Source-to-Target Mapping (STTM) documentation, data dictionaries, and business glossaries for in-scope Credit Risk data domains

Data Quality Control Building and Maintenance

• Design, build, and where possible automate data quality controls and validation logic (SQL, SAS) to independently test the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data
• Perform data integrity gap analysis across applications and data channels; coordinate resolution of identified gaps with Data Engineering, IT, and business owners
• Build and maintain data quality and governance reporting dashboards (Power BI, QlikView) to track DQ issue patterns, control status, and remediation progress
• Use AI-enabled data quality tooling (e.g. Automated profiling, anomaly detection, and classification) to strengthen control coverage and reduce manual DQ effort
• Ensure data quality is assessed and embedded as an integral part of new solution and project development, rather than tested only after delivery

Stakeholder Support

• Gather and interpret functional requirements from Data Owners, model owners, and business stakeholders; translate into governance and reporting solutions
• Draft governance documentation and reporting to a standard suitable for internal governance and team use

Assurance & Audit Readiness

• Maintain evidence trails supporting BCBS 239 self-assessments, attestations, and Issue and Control Process (ICP) requirements
• Support internal and external audit reviews and Combined Assurance activities relating to data governance and quality

Education

• Bachelor Honours Degree: BMI - Business Management and Informatics

End Date: September 22, 2026