Head Group Risk Data Management And Governance - P
Absa Group
Onsite
8+ years risk banking data management experience
5+ years managing risk control environments
5+ years leading teams
Absa Group is seeking a Head of Group Risk Data Management and Governance, responsible for overseeing data management and governance activities within the organization. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in risk and control environments, data management, and regulatory compliance, particularly in RDARR principles
Job Summary
This role provides operational oversight for Group Risk's data management, governance activities, and RDARR execution across Absa Group.
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations like SARB while leading assurance initiatives.
Candidates must possess extensive experience in risk data aggregation, team leadership, and engaging with executive management to drive strategic vision.
Matching Summary
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Absa Group is seeking a Head of Group Risk Data Management and Governance, responsible for overseeing data management and governance activities within the organization. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in risk and control environments, data management, and regulatory compliance, particularly in RDARR principles.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years risk banking data management experience
5+ years managing risk control environments
5+ years leading teams
RDARR principles and requirements expertise
SARB regulation experience
Data governance policy implementation
Annual testing plan design
Nice-to-have
Executive level engagement skills
Strong leadership and role model behaviors
Effective stakeholder relationship building
Strategic vision alignment
Board level presentation capabilities
Key Requirements
BSc/BCom Honours or MBA/Masters degree
8+ years in risk/data management/financial services
5+ years managing risk and control environments
5+ years leading teams
Critical experience in RDARR and Data Management
Experience working within SARB regulation
Physical, Mathematical, Computer or Life Sciences background
Work Rights
Preference given to designated groups per Employment Equity Act