Data Steward (Remote) at Moniepoint Incorporated

Moniepoint Incorporated is a global business payments and banking platform and recently became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. We are the partner of choice for over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, powering the dreams of SMBs and providing them with equal access to the tools they need to grow and scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Steward

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Job type: Full time

Job Purpose

• As a Data Steward, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of Moniepoint’s data assets.
• You will collaborate with the Chief Data officer and other business leaders to define and implement data governance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Additionally, you will play a key role in identifying and resolving data quality issues, driving data management best practices, and supporting data-related initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities
What you’ll get to do:

• Data Governance: Enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure the consistent management and use of data assets.
• Data Quality Management: Monitor and maintain data quality standards, perform data profiling and analysis, and implement corrective actions to address data quality issues.
• Data Asset Management: Manage the organization’s data assets, including metadata, data dictionaries, and data lineage documentation.
• Data Privacy and Security: Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, NDPR) and internal data security policies, including data access controls and encryption mechanisms.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business stakeholders, data owners, and IT teams to understand data requirements, priorities, and challenges, and provide guidance on data-related matters.
• Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and workshops to raise awareness of data governance principles, data management best practices, and data stewardship responsibilities across the organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize data management processes, tools, and technologies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data quality and usability.
• Data Governance Committee: Participate in data governance committees or working groups to review and approve data-related policies, standards, and initiatives.

Requirements
To succeed in this role, we think you should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in data management, data governance, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality management practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, data modelling, and metadata management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with data governance tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra, Dataplex) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, DGSP, BIDA) are desirable.

What We can Offer You

• Culture: We put our people first and prioritize 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,, Employee Stock Options, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidiates should:
Click here to apply online

What to Expect in the Hiring Process

• A technical interview and behavioural interview with the Hiring Manager
• A take-home test 
• A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.

Note: Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.