Data Governance Manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of hand-on experience in data governance, data management, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM) and best practices.
• Hands-on knowledge of data cataloguing tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation etc.), data lineage and data quality
• Experience of data maturity assessments and familiarity with data modelling and metadata management
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Strong documentation and requirement gathering skills to align technical governance with business objectives
• Skilled in stakeholder management and articulating data governance value to non-technical audiences
• Experience driving adoption of governance practices across enterprise functions
  

Personality Traits & Leadership

• Self-driven, with the ability to take ownership and lead governance initiatives independently
• Process-oriented thinker with a structured approach to problem-solving
• Proven ability to collaborate across business and technical teams, influence without authority, and drive enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  

Nice to Have:

• Certification in data governance, data management, or a related field (e.g., CDMP, DCAM).