Head, Data Governance

About Moniepoint Everyone has a dream, and achieving that is key to their happiness. Moniepoint Inc is on a mission to provide financial happiness for people of the world by powering the dreams of businesses, their employees and customers. Since 2015, we have grown to 1500 employees and process over $100 billion annually for 1.8 million merchants through our all-in-one digital financial services platform. Moniepoint Inc through its subsidiaries which include Moniepoint MFB and TeamApt ltd offers payments, banking, credit and business management tools. We currently process the majority of the POS transactions in Nigeria and are Africa’s second-fastest-growing fintech. Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth. About the role At Moniepoint, data is the lifeblood of our financial operating system. The Head of Data Governance is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring that this lifeblood is high-quality, secure, and accessible. You will architect and champion the enterprise-wide data governance framework, transforming how 13 million+ people’s data is managed and protected.Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Data, you aren't just a policy writer; you are a cultural catalyst. You will lead a "virtual team" of Data Stewards across the company, ensuring that while they sit within diverse units like Finance or Sales, they operate with a unified, gold-standard approach to data accountability. About You The Architect: You don't just see data; you see the structures that make it reliable. You enjoy building blueprints that balance strict compliance with the speed required by a fast-growing fintech.The Influencer: You excel in a "Hub and Spoke" model. You can lead and inspire teams that don’t report to you directly, turning departmental data stewards into a cohesive community.The Tech-Fluent Leader: You speak "Engineering" as well as you speak "Business." You unders 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. Education: A Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering,