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Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain Data & AI Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and roadmaps. Establish and oversee Responsible AI governance practices, controls, risk management processes, and assurance activities. Assess the impact of new legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry standards on the Data & AI landscape. Drive data quality, metadata, lineage, ownership, and governance initiatives to ensure AI readiness across strategic datasets.
Govern the intake, prioritisation, approval, and monitoring of AI use cases in line with business objectives and risk appetite. Lead governance forums, committees, and stakeholder engagement initiatives to drive governance maturity. Conduct governance reviews, risk assessments, remediation initiatives, and compliance monitoring activities. Partner with Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, IT, and business stakeholders to strengthen governance controls and frameworks.
Mentor Data Governance practitioners and Data Stewards while promoting governance best practices across the organisation. Oversee data quality metrics, governance reporting, audit responses, and regulatory compliance requirements. Job Experience and Skills Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Information Studies or a related field. Experience: Minimum 8 years' experience within Data Governance, Information Management, Data Risk, or Data Management environments.
5-7 years' experience within Financial Services, Banking, Asset Management, Insurance, or a related regulated industry. Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, compliance, and regulatory frameworks. Experience providing governance assurance, conducting assessments, and driving remediation initiatives. 3-5 years' experience establishing or operating AI Governance, Responsible AI, Model Governance, Model Risk Management, or AI Compliance frameworks highly advantageous.
Skills: Data Governance Frameworks AI Governance and Responsible AI Data Quality Management Data Compliance and Regulatory Interpretation Information Management Risk Management and Governance Assurance Data Lifecycle Management Process Governance Stakeholder Management Internal Audit and Compliance Engagement Data Remediation and Control Frameworks Governance Reporting and Policy Development Preferred Knowledge Areas: POPIA DAMA Framework COBIT King IV IFRS PCI-DSS Financial Markets legislation Data Security and Information Risk Management Non-Negotiable Requirements: Strong understanding of Data Governance and Information Management principles.
Ability to interpret legislation and translate regulatory requirements into practical governance controls. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Proven ability to influence governance outcomes across business and technology teams. Experience operating within highly regulated environments. Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Actuarial Analyst Quantitative Analyst Risk Management If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful.
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