Analytics Governance Manager

Cypher Consulting Europe; London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Analytics Governance Manager to develop a robust governance framework for analytics outputs across EMEA operations. The role involves collaboration with various business functions to ensure compliance with legal and industry standards. The successful candidate will champion governance principles, design frameworks, and promote best practices while educating stakeholders on the importance of analytics governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in analytics governance within large organizations.
• Strong understanding of cataloguing tools and data lineage concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an Analytics Governance Framework.
• Lead assessments to align Key Data Outputs with governance expectations.
• Track compliance activities and support stakeholders through training.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Tools

Collibra

Job description

We are seeking an Analytics Governance Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing a robust governance framework for key analytics outputs across our EMEA operations. This includes metrics, reports, dashboards, and models—ensuring they meet legal, regulatory, and industry standards.

You will lead the development of a cross-functional Analytics Governance Framework that aligns with our existing Data Governance standards and extends best practices to the lifecycle management of key data outputs. This includes guiding development, maintenance, change management, and compliance processes across analytics teams.

The successful candidate will collaborate across business functions, helping to mandate and embed consistent standards while educating stakeholders at all levels on the importance and benefits of analytics governance. A strategic thinker and excellent communicator, you’ll have the ability to challenge existing practices in a constructive way and foster a culture of transparency, innovation, and accountability.

Tasks

• Champion analytics governance principles and define what "good" looks like in this space.
• Design and implement an Analytics Governance Framework that supports enterprise-wide standards.
• Identify, classify, and catalogue Key Data Outputs (KDOs) across all departments.
• Lead assessments and remediation planning to align KDOs with governance expectations.
• Track compliance activities and support stakeholders through training and coaching.
• Promote de-duplication and decommissioning of legacy or redundant analytics assets.
• Ensure alignment with BCBS239 and other relevant data-related regulatory standards.
• Maintain an up-to-date catalogue of KDOs, including required metadata and lineage.
• Perform maturity assessments and drive continuous improvement in analytics practices.
• Work closely with teams to define and challenge key metrics to ensure consistency.

Requirements

• Proven experience establishing analytics or End User Computing (EUC) governance within large organizations.
• Familiarity with BCBS239 principles; ECB onboarding experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cataloguing tools (e.g., Collibra) and data lineage concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and mentor teams on governance frameworks.
• Solid experience in financial services or highly regulated industries.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across varied business functions.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and analytics solution delivery.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to creatively scope and deliver solutions.