Data Governance and Privacy Manager
Core
Establishing and maintaining independent 2nd line oversight of data governance, data risk, data quality, and privacy compliance across the organization to ensure data is managed as a strategic and regulatory compliant asset.
Role type
Senior IC data governance and privacy manager
Builds
Data risk frameworks, privacy compliance programs, and independent oversight mechanisms
Domain
Financial services / Data governance and privacy
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Data risk management, privacy compliance (POPIA), data quality oversight, third-party risk assessment, data lifecycle management, incident response, regulatory reporting
Preferred skills
CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, COBIT 2019, postgraduate qualification in Risk Management or Data Governance
Technologies
Data warehouses, reporting environments, cloud platforms, encryption tools
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the Data Risk Management Framework and policy standards; Conduct independent reviews and risk assessments of material data processes and systems; Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new business initiatives; Assess controls for data accuracy, completeness, and consistency; Provide oversight of data privacy risks and cross-border data transfers; Establish criteria for identifying critical data assets; Monitor third-party data risks and outsourcing arrangements; Validate remediation plans for data-related risk findings and incidents.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
