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Data Manager at RMB - Rand Merchant Bank

RMB - Rand Merchant Bank
April 29, 2026
Full-time
On-site

The role entails developing operational plans to support the data strategy and execute in area of responsibility in order to derive value from data.
Adhering to and drive the adoption of the FirstRand Information Governance Framework and the Information Architecture policy within area of responsibility.
To embed information management within operational processes.


Are you someone who can:


​Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
Contribute to the development of a budget aligned to operational delivery plans, monitor effectiveness, and report on variances
Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation
Deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards
Take all necessary actions to ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements in area of accountability
Ensure implementation of relevant policies, governance and practice standards across the business Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and business's internal compliance procedures and requirements
Ensure compliance is adopted in terms of systems and procedures as laid out by business
Implement and provide input into the development of governance and compliance procedures and processes within area of specialisation and identify risks
Ensure adoption and localisation of common frameworks, practices, processes, standards and integration of business data value chain
Ensure Platform alignment, governance, policy standards alignment and integration across relevant areas
Ensure alignment of data and goals with the reduction of total cost of ownership, long term support costs and landscape complexity
Ensure ethical usage of data and information that complies to restrictions applied for privacy and sensitivity classification
Understand and ensure implementation and adherence to Privacy business requirements, legislation and policy Ensure reporting of any Data Privacy Incidents and drives resolution of Privacy and Protection Audit Findings, Complaints, Incidents, Investigations and Privacy and Protection Assessments
Ensure data which is mastered in the relevant business unit is replicated to the enterprise data platform in appropriate format utilising existing data structures and appropriate tools
Implement and adhere to the appropriate Information Management and Governance standards and practices as a Supplier/Owner of Data
Ensure data is made meaningful and consumable as organisational asset
Assume accountability for deriving, delivering and managing Data Product from the data under business ownership via the group's data architecture
Assume accountability for provisioning data from their system only
Ensure that operational processes requiring data are properly and robustly productionized for sustainability
Ensure adherence to appropriate information management practices, Information Architecture Framework and delivers operational robustness
Manage business data sharing function across enterprise by driving awareness of data products and adoption throughout the organisation to extract business value where appropriate
Model and assist with driving a data driven culture that values data as an asset with business value
Lead relevant change and communications functions to drive functional maturity
Assume accountability for how data will be sourced, modelled, stored, consumed, integrated and managed to meet strategic business requirements and answer analytical questions
Pull together data from various sources to integrate into format allowing for analytical consumption
Manage integration of data for business and creation of data mart to answer business questions, including data warehousing management
Ensure data through the various data supply chains is secured and any risks associated to privacy is mitigated
Define data architecture principles to be adopted by the business in adherence to Information Architecture Framework
Ensure applicable data product is productionized accordingly to appropriate policies and standards and utilizing the appropriate Group platforms
Manage business Information management (information architecture; metadata; master and reference data; data development and warehousing; content, document and records; data quality, storage and operations; information security and data privacy management) to ensure required standards and practices across data production, management and consumption
Create tactical plans for achievement of outputs / deliverables in collaboration with Technology stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of information technology solutions to support information management requirements
Manage business BI function to productionalise report development and delivery that meets business information requirements, if required
Manage project dependencies management and long-term prioritization of the business's overall analytical needs and opportunities
Demonstrate leadership behaviour through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values
Participate in planned activities, that are appropriate for own and employee development
Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across the FRG


You will be the ideal candidate if you have:


4-5 Years Working Experience in a similar environment
Data governance/Information Management