Job Description

Objective of this Scope of Work
The Senior Reference and Master Data Management Specialists will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the enterprise frameworks, standards, processes and procedures applicable to the management of master and reference data for the organisation. They will ensure that Master and Reference data practices are aligned to industry, and mature the practice and entrench within operations. The overall objective of the role is to drive good quality key/critical master and reference data for the company Group.

Scope of Services Definition
The scope will include but will not be limited to:

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing the Masterdata and Reference data in a secure manner, with adequate quality checks as per company group and its stakeholders.
Develop the standardized approach for managing the Banks Reference data.
To develop and maintain one point of reference for critical information
To enable the improvement of Reference data capability by developing and training relevant stakeholders in all aspects of Reference data (e.g. Updating data that is used by various business units)
To create, maintain and integrate a Master and Reference data environment that enables sharing and standardisation of business information.
Work closely with the business units within the bank, the project development teams and the user community to ensure that master and reference data requirements are addressed and quality metrics are agreed.
Define requirements with regards to Enterprise reference data management implementation supporting software and security roles and structures to enable the usage of the tool set.
To play an oversight role in the remediation of reference and master data issues
To develop and manage stakeholder relations effectively in order to promote reference and master data awareness across the organisation and support reliable decision making
To monitor, measure and report the Master and Reference data quality levels to ensure the correct information is retained.
To proactively broaden knowledge of Master and Reference data and apply new knowledge, technologies and skills for the benefit of organisation
To actively participate in processes that aim to continuously improve systems, processes and procedure as they relate to Master and Reference data

Minimum qualification Required:
A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Information Management OR equivalent;
A minimum of five to eight years experience in a data management environment

The following will be an added advantage:
Competencies:
Analysis and problem solving
Effective communication
Planning and organising
Service and stakeholder focus
Conceptual thinking
Drive for results
Attention to detail

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