Senior Manager, Data Governance, Data Analytics and AI Department

On-Site: Nairobi, Kenya Closing Date: December 22, 2025

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager Data Governance will lead the bank’s enterprise-wide data governance strategy, ensuring strong oversight of data quality, metadata, privacy, regulatory compliance, and data lifecycle management. The role manages the entire governance team and serves as a key advisor to the CDO and senior leadership.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement the enterprise data governance strategy.
Oversee governance operating model and roadmap.
Align governance initiatives with architecture and digital programs.

2. Governance Oversight & Team Leadership

Lead the data governance team.
Define KPIs and performance targets.
Mentor governance managers and technical leads.

3. Policy, Standards & Framework Management

Own enterprise data governance policies and standards.
Implement compliance reviews and audits.

4. Enterprise Data Quality Management

Oversee Critical Data Elements (CDE) program.
Ensure remediation plans and data quality dashboards.

5. Metadata, Lineage & Data Catalog Implementation

Govern metadata standards and lineage.
Ensure accurate data flow documentation.

6. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with CBK, GDPR/DP Act, Basel, CRB, AML/KYC.
Represent governance in internal and external audits.

7. Data Governance Council & Stakeholder Management

Chair Data Governance Council.
Produce governance reports for executives.

8. Data Lifecycle & Controls Assurance

Oversee data lifecycle controls.
Ensure compliance with system changes and product rollouts.

9. Culture, Change Management & Data Literacy

Lead data literacy initiatives.
Promote a data-driven culture across the bank.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in ICT, Data Management, Computer Science, Statistics, or related.
Master's degree preferred.
Certifications such as DAMA/CDMP/DCAM preferred.

Experience Requirements

10+ years in data governance or data management.
5+ years leading teams.
Mandatory financial services experience.
Experience with data governance tools.

Key Skills & Competencies

Leadership and team development.
Knowledge of DAMA/DCAM frameworks.
Strong banking regulatory knowledge.
Expertise in metadata, DQ, MDM, and privacy.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Application Procedure

If interested in the above position and meet the requirements indicated, present your application via the DTB Website Career Portal. (DTB Careers). The deadline for receiving applications is December 22, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DTB is an equal opportunity employer and DOES NOT charge for applications