Data Governance Leadership Role
This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role in Data Governance, overseeing the implementation and management of frameworks and processes that ensure data availability, usability, and integrity.
You will lead the development and adoption of data governance frameworks, ensuring that they drive data ownership, stewardship, and management, with a focus on maintaining high data quality and system interoperability.
The role requires a strong understanding of data management practices, including master data management, data security, and data taxonomies. You will also be responsible for leading improvement in Data Quality maturity through the implementation of data management frameworks and associated policies, standards, and processes.
Additionally, you will support the Head of Data and Analytics Operations & Services in implementing rigorous audit controls for data processes and analytics, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data used in regulatory reporting and financial disclosures.
A key aspect of this role is fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the Data Governance team, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance and robust trusted data.
As a leader, you will champion the development of data-driven solutions that promote best practices and strategic use of data assets.
In order to be successful in this role, you will need to have a minimum of 8+ years' experience and demonstrable track record of achievement in Data Governance, Data management or a relevant area, with at least 3 years in a leadership/management role.
Your Bachelor's or Master's degree should be in Data Analytics, Computer Science, IT or a related field. You must also possess excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to influence and persuade senior decision makers.
Furthermore, you should have a proven understanding of industry frameworks such as DAMA, DCAMs or similar, and knowledge of the relevant regulatory obligations, including BCBS239, GDPR, Data Protection Act, and EU AI Act.
Key Responsibilities:
* Functional Strategy & Delivery - Define and lead on the execution of the Data Governance strategy in alignment with overall bank data and business strategy.
* Risk Management & Control - Support the Head of Data and Analytics Operations & Services in implementing rigorous audit controls for data processes and analytics to assure the integrity and accuracy of data used in regulatory reporting and financial disclosures.
* Culture Champion - Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the Data Governance team, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance and robust trusted data.
* Stakeholder Engagement - Advocate for and raise awareness among stakeholders about the significance of data governance and regulatory compliance, promoting best practices and strategic use of data assets.
Requirements:
* Minimum of 8+ years' experience and demonstrable track record of achievement in Data Governance, Data management or a relevant area, with at least 3 years in a leadership/management role.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, IT or a related field.
* Demonstrable leadership and people management experience in a similar role.
* Track record of data-driven culture change and delivery within data governance, leading teams to high performance.
* Strong capabilities in data usage such as master data management, data security, and data taxonomies.
* Proven understanding of Data Management practices with experience in relevant industry frameworks e.g. DAMA, DCAMs or similar.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade senior decision makers.
* Excellent knowledge of the relevant regulatory obligations as they apply to the role e.g. BCBS239, GDPR, Data Protection Act, EU AI Act.