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Risk Data Governance Analyst - Johannesburg at Absa South Africa
Absa South Africa
September 20, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Summary
This role provides independent data governance and data quality assurance within PPB Credit Risk's Enterprise Risk function, operating as Second Line of Defence (2LOD).
The successful candidate will build and test data quality controls, maintain core governance artefacts (Critical Data Elements, source-to-target mappings, data dictionaries, and business glossaries), and support the embedding of BCBS 239/RDARR-aligned governance standards across Credit Risk data domains providing evidence-based assurance over the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data used in credit risk reporting.
Job Description
Data Governance & Framework
Support design and implementation of the Data Ownership framework; work with Data Owners and Data Stewards to define and monitor data quality KPIs
Localise DAMA-DMBOK-aligned governance policies, standards, and artefacts for the Credit Risk data domain
Apply BCBS 239/RDARR principles to control design across upstream and downstream data flows
Provide input on data governance and control design within projects affecting upstream or downstream data flows
Create and maintain Critical Data Element (CDE) inventories, Source-to-Target Mapping (STTM) documentation, data dictionaries, and business glossaries for in-scope Credit Risk data domains
Data Quality Control Building and Maintenance
Design, build, and where possible automate data quality controls and validation logic (SQL, SAS) to independently test the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data
Perform data integrity gap analysis across applications and data channels; coordinate resolution of identified gaps with Data Engineering, IT, and business owners
Build and maintain data quality and governance reporting dashboards (Power BI, QlikView) to track DQ issue patterns, control status, and remediation progress
Use AI-enabled data quality tooling (e.g. Automated profiling, anomaly detection, and classification) to strengthen control coverage and reduce manual DQ effort
Ensure data quality is assessed and embedded as an integral part of new solution and project development, rather than tested only after delivery
Stakeholder Support
Gather and interpret functional requirements from Data Owners, model owners, and business stakeholders; translate into governance and reporting solutions
Draft governance documentation and reporting to a standard suitable for internal governance and team use
Assurance & Audit Readiness
Maintain evidence trails supporting BCBS 239 self-assessments, attestations, and Issue and Control Process (ICP) requirements
Support internal and external audit reviews and Combined Assurance activities relating to data governance and quality
Education
Bachelor Honours Degree: BMI - Business Management and Informatics
End Date: September 22, 2026
This role provides independent data governance and data quality assurance within PPB Credit Risk's Enterprise Risk function, operating as Second Line of Defence (2LOD).
The successful candidate will build and test data quality controls, maintain core governance artefacts (Critical Data Elements, source-to-target mappings, data dictionaries, and business glossaries), and support the embedding of BCBS 239/RDARR-aligned governance standards across Credit Risk data domains providing evidence-based assurance over the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data used in credit risk reporting.
Job Description
Data Governance & Framework
Support design and implementation of the Data Ownership framework; work with Data Owners and Data Stewards to define and monitor data quality KPIs
Localise DAMA-DMBOK-aligned governance policies, standards, and artefacts for the Credit Risk data domain
Apply BCBS 239/RDARR principles to control design across upstream and downstream data flows
Provide input on data governance and control design within projects affecting upstream or downstream data flows
Create and maintain Critical Data Element (CDE) inventories, Source-to-Target Mapping (STTM) documentation, data dictionaries, and business glossaries for in-scope Credit Risk data domains
Data Quality Control Building and Maintenance
Design, build, and where possible automate data quality controls and validation logic (SQL, SAS) to independently test the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data
Perform data integrity gap analysis across applications and data channels; coordinate resolution of identified gaps with Data Engineering, IT, and business owners
Build and maintain data quality and governance reporting dashboards (Power BI, QlikView) to track DQ issue patterns, control status, and remediation progress
Use AI-enabled data quality tooling (e.g. Automated profiling, anomaly detection, and classification) to strengthen control coverage and reduce manual DQ effort
Ensure data quality is assessed and embedded as an integral part of new solution and project development, rather than tested only after delivery
Stakeholder Support
Gather and interpret functional requirements from Data Owners, model owners, and business stakeholders; translate into governance and reporting solutions
Draft governance documentation and reporting to a standard suitable for internal governance and team use
Assurance & Audit Readiness
Maintain evidence trails supporting BCBS 239 self-assessments, attestations, and Issue and Control Process (ICP) requirements
Support internal and external audit reviews and Combined Assurance activities relating to data governance and quality
Education
Bachelor Honours Degree: BMI - Business Management and Informatics
End Date: September 22, 2026