What We’ll Bring:<\/p>\n
\tAt TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. As a global organization we are consistently exploring new technologies and tools that enable our people to work optimally and deliver market leading value to our clients.
\n\tThe Transunion environment affords our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.
\n\tCome be a part of our team \u2013 you\u2019ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology across the globe.<\/p>\n
What You’ll Bring:<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree\/diploma in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master\u2019s degree preferred.
\n\tPreferred DAMA Certification
\n\t8+ years of experience in data management, data strategy, or analytics, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, including multi\u2011country or regional leadership experience
\n\tProven track record of managing complex data ecosystems
\n\tDeep understanding of ingestion pipelines, data quality frameworks, and governance best practices.
\n\tExperience working with regulatory and compliance frameworks related to data in the African markets.
\n\tStrong leadership, communication and negotiation skills are required
\n\tWorks independently, proactively and displays business acumen and maturity with the ability to translate data capabilities into commercial value
\n\tProvides strategic direction, coaches and mentors associates across managerial and technical levels\u00a0
\n\tEmbed compliance by design through upfront validation, controls, and continuous monitoring<\/p>\n
Impact You’ll Make:<\/p>\n
As the\u00a0 Director of Data Asset Management, you will lead all aspects of data across TransUnion\u2019s Africa Regions. You will collaborate cross-functionally with regional and global teams to drive data innovation, operational excellence, and quality, consistent with contractual and regulatory obligations.\u00a0 This role will report into the Senior Director, Data Asset Management \u2013 International Markets, with dotted reporting lines into Africa\u2019s Chief data and Analytics Officer.<\/p>\n
\tAs a leader, you are responsible for defining a vision and strategy for the data asset management division aligned with enterprise goals, business priorities, regulatory requirements, and market opportunities.<\/p>\n
The role will lead the end-to-end data lifecycle management with the focus on:<\/p>\n
\tData Operations
\n\tData quality
\n\tData governance
\n\tReference and master data management
\n\tMetadata management
\n\tData warehousing
\n\tEstablish and monitor data quality and maturity metrics, governance frameworks, and operational KPIs to ensure data integrity and usability whilst enabling revenue growth and risk reduction
\n\tProactive data quality monitoring and detection
\n\tOwn data acquisition and supplier onboarding processes, including ingestion monitoring, exception handling, proactive monitoring and performance management of data providers
\n\tDesign, optimize and automate data operations workflows and processes to improve efficiency, resilience, quality, data compliance, scalability and reduce key\u2011person dependency
\n\tLead complex, multi-stream data programs from design through delivery, ensuring timelines, risks, and business outcomes are managed effectively.
\n\tEstablishment of data policies and standards
\n\tEnsure best practices and standardization of functions across multiple countries in Africa
\n\tLeverage and contribute to data best practices in the global regions
\n\tAct as industry subject matter expert, gauge events occurring in the external competitive environment, compare them to the division operations and assess against the underlying strategy
\n\tLead and mentor a high-performing team of data professionals across countries, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
\n\tEstablish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, external data providers, and regulatory bodies to ensure data availability and compliance.
\n\tPartner with data science, product, and technology teams to ensure data assets are optimized for analytics and product development<\/p>\n
End Date: May 19, 2026<\/p>\n
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