Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa’s financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Officer, Data Governance

Job Ref ID: 80448785A-0001
Location: Walter Carrington Crescent, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Business Segment: Group Functions

Job Description

• To ensure effective oversight, governance, and compliance of data and AI assets across the enterprise.
• The role ensures adherence to data governance standards, AI governance principles, regulatory expectations, ethical AI guidelines, and responsible data usage.
• This includes maintaining data/AI policies, monitoring compliance, supporting AI governance forums, and collaborating with Data Owners, Stewards, and business stakeholders to ensure trust, transparency, and accountability in AI systems.
• Support the implementation of enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards, ensuring alignment with enterprise data strategy, regulatory requirements, and ethical data use.
• Embed governance structures that not only ensure compliance but also enable innovation, analytics, and AI adoption.
• Coordinate AI risk assessments, model documentation reviews, and governance sign-offs.
• Track model lifecycle governance activities in alignment with Model Risk Management guidelines.
• Prepare periodic governance reports, dashboards, and compliance insights.
• Ensure proper documentation of data flows, AI systems, risks, and controls.

Qualifications

• BSc Information management, Computer Science, Data Science, Law, Risk Management, or related fields.
• Certifications in Data Governance, Privacy, Risk, or Responsible AI can be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 3–6 years of experience in Data Governance, AI Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, or related functions.
• Experience working with data catalog, metadata, lineage, or data quality tools.
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, risk controls, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience collaborating with audit, risk, compliance, and technical teams.

Additional Information:
Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Taking Action

Technical Competencies:

• Data Architecture
• Data Integrity
• Data Management (Administration)
• Information Management

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.