Data Governance Policy & Controls Specialist

Moniepoint is an all-in-one digital financial services platform powering businesses across emerging markets. Since 2019, our technology has enabled over one million businesses to thrive through comprehensive payment, banking, credit, and business management solutions. Operating through its subsidiaries—including Moniepoint MFB and TeamApt Ltd—Moniepoint processes the majority of Nigeria's POS transactions, representing over $170 billion in annualised Total Payment Volume (TPV). Recognised as Africa’s second-fastest-growing fintech platform and named the Most Inclusive Payment Platform by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2022, Moniepoint continues to scale its profitable financial ecosystem.

The Senior Data Governance, Policy & Control Specialist is responsible for driving enterprise-wide data governance initiatives, policy management, audit coordination, and control enforcement across the Bank. The role ensures that data management practices align with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and the Bank's risk appetite.

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• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in data governance, risk, compliance, or policy/controls roles.

• Experience in a regulated industry (financial services, healthcare, insurance, telecom, etc.).

• Prior experience running change management, training programs, or culture-building initiatives.

• Working knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DCAM, DAMA-DMBOK, COBIT) and relevant regulations (GDPR, NDPA).

• Deep familiarity with modern data architectures (Medallion, Data Mesh, Data Vault 2.0) and implementing governance within distributed environments.

• Demonstrated experience drafting and maintaining policies, standards, and control frameworks.

• Experience designing or executing controls testing, risk assessments, or compliance monitoring.

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, enforceable policy documentation.

• Excellent stakeholder management and training/facilitation skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.

• Professional certification such as DCAM, CDMP, DGSP, CIPP, or equivalent.

• Experience with GRC (governance, risk & compliance) tooling or policy management platforms.

• Familiarity with data quality, metadata, and lineage disciplines and how they connect to policy and controls.

• Data management practices are fully aligned with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and the Bank's risk appetite.

• Data governance policies, standards, and controls are consistently adopted and seamlessly embedded into everyday business and technical workflows.

• The data governance risk and issue register is maintained proactively, with internal and external audits coordinated smoothly and control failures remediated promptly.

• A strong enterprise-wide data culture is built, characterised by high data literacy and strong organisational buy-in for governance initiatives.

• Culture -We put our people first and prioritise 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, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
• A technical interview with the hiring manager
• A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive team. 

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