Moniepoint - Head, Data Governance

• 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. • 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