Head, Data Governance

Job Description

Requirements

• 3. Tech Stack & Automation Ownership:
• Platform Strategy: Select and manage our governance platforms (e.g., Atlan, Collibra, or Microsoft Purview), ensuring they integrate seamlessly with our data lake.
• Metamodel Design: Configure tools to link business terms to physical technical assets, creating a transparent data lineage.
• Governance-as-Code: Partner with Data Engineering to automate quality checks and PII masking within the CI/CD pipeline.
• 4. Risk, Compliance & Culture:
• Enterprise DQ Reporting: Build "Data Health Dashboards" for the Executive team to provide visibility into our data reliability.
• Change Management: Lead the cultural shift from "data is IT’s problem" to "data is a strategic business asset."
• Literacy Programs: Develop workshops to empower non-technical staff to read, interpret, and respect data.
• Qualifications::
• Experience: 9+ years of leadership experience in Data Governance, Data Engineering, or Data Strategy within a high-growth environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced SQL and Python skills are essential. You should be comfortable auditing a data platform directly and working with APIs for automation.
• Framework Expertise: Deep knowledge of modern data architectures (Data Mesh, Data Vault 2.0) and how to apply governance within them.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Intimate familiarity with NDPR, GDPR, and fintech-specific data regulations.
• Education: A Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience).
• What Success Looks Like:
• Initial 6 Months: A defined Data Governance roadmap is approved, and the first "Data Health Dashboard" is live for critical data elements.
• The 1-Year Mark: Every major business unit has a certified Data Steward, and automated lineage is active for our core financial products.
• Culture: Data Governance is no longer viewed as a "blocker" but as the foundation that allows our product teams to build faster and safer.
• What we can offer you:
• Culture - We put our people first and prioritise the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
• Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.
• What to expect in the hiring process:
• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
• A technical panel interview with Department Leads
• Technical take-home assessment
• A behavioral and technical interview with a member of the Executive team
• All interviews stages are Virtual

Responsibilities

• 1. Strategic Leadership & Framework Design:
• Governance Roadmap: Develop and execute a long-term strategy that aligns with Moniepoint’s mission to build the financial OS for emerging markets.
• Policy & Standards: Author and maintain global policies (Privacy, Retention, Naming Conventions) that are clear, actionable, and "Regular Guy" friendly.
• Operating Model: Define our domain-driven structure and clarify data ownership across the company to eliminate ambiguity.
• 2. Functional Leadership of the Stewardship Team:
• Orchestration: Direct the strategic priorities of Business Unit Data Stewards, ensuring they have the tools and training to succeed.
• Community Building: Create a "Data Governance Academy" to onboard, certify, and mentor stewards across the organization.
• KPI Alignment: Set the functional goals that define what "good" looks like for data quality within each business unit.