Analyst, Data Governance & Quality

0000050079 London branch of Royal Bank of Canada; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in London seeks a Data Governance Specialist to support their Wealth Management Europe’s Data Governance & Quality strategy. The candidate will manage metadata and lineage in Collibra, implement data quality controls, and analyze data sets to define quality measures. Ideal applicants should have experience in financial services, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in advanced SQL and data visualization tools. The role supports hybrid work options, reflecting a commitment to flexibility.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience writing advanced SQL and working with large relational databases.
• Understanding of data flow and governance.
• Experience implementing and supporting Data Quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the WME data governance programme.
• Maintain metadata within the Collibra Governance toolset.
• Proactively manage and track data issues and incidents.

Skills

Self-motivated attitude

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Advanced SQL

Data Visualization (Tableau, PowerBI)

Collibra

Software development tools (JIRA, Azure Devops)

Data quality platforms

Understanding of data management

Experience in financial services

Experience with data governance tools

Tools

Collibra

Tableau

PowerBI

JIRA

Azure Devops

Job description

What is the opportunity?

This role supports the successful delivery of Wealth Management Europe’s ("WME") Data Governance & Quality capabilities and strategy, in accordance with local and enterprise data governance policies and procedures. You will be responsible for maintaining metadata and lineage in Collibra, supporting the implementation and testing of data quality controls including the administration of data quality dashboards. RBC’s expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.

What will you do?

• Assist with the implementation of the WME data governance programme of work, in respect of RBC Enterprise policies and procedures
• Support the maintenance of metadata within the Collibra Governance toolset, building out our Data Catalogue, Business Glossary and Data Lineage for data assets across the organisation, primarily critical data elements ("CDEs")
• Work with Data Owners and Stewards to ensure that our governance objectives and roadmap are understood, supported and that the required activities in the business, are tracking to plan
• Gather and analyse large data sets working with business stakeholders to define data quality rules and measures
• Maintain operational data visualisation dashboards for use by business stakeholders
• Proactively manage and track data issues and incidents, referring these to the relevant key business and operational stakeholders
• Identifying and driving improvements in data quality by supporting root cause analysis of data issues

What do you need to succeed?

Must-Have

• Self-motivated, cooperative, and collaborative attitude
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a passion for data
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and the ability to present or communicate complex concepts in a concise and understandable way to various stakeholders
• Attention to detail
• Logical understanding of data flow
• Experience writing advanced SQL and working with large relational databases.
• Experience with Data Visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI.
• Experience working with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra).
• Experience using software development tools (e.g. JIRA, Azure Devops).
• Experience working with data quality platforms (e.g. Ataccama, Informatica, Datactics etc).
• Sound understanding of data management and governance, adhering to established policies and procedures surrounding data usage and dissemination in line with WMI risk appetite
• Working with business stakeholders to ensure best practice, processes and procedures are followed
• Position supports data quality activities for all WMI businesses and product lines
• This role is critical to the integrity of WMI client and product data
• Data integrity is essential to meet the increasingly demanding risk and regulatory environment
• Proven experience within the financial services industry and good business acumen
• Experience of participating in projects with multiple stakeholders and data sources
• Experience implementing and supporting Data Quality reports
• Excellent understanding of Data Standards

Nice-to-have

• Working knowledge of Agile techniques
• Experience using business analysis and requirements modelling tools, such as: data flow diagrams, relationship data models, business process modelling
• Relevant experience in Data governance, Data management, or Data modelling

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Flexible working and hybrid options fully supported.

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Additional Job Details

Address: 12 SMITHFIELD STREET: LONDON

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-01-05

Application Deadline: 2026-01-20

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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