Associate Director Information Governance

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial technology, OSTTRA, is seeking an Associate Director of Information Governance to drive the information governance strategy. This role involves overseeing compliance with laws and regulations while managing the enterprise information governance function across divisions. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in the field and be responsible for implementing governance frameworks and strategies.

Benefits

Health & Wellness benefits

Generous time off

Access to resources for career growth

Financial wellness programs

Family-friendly benefits

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in information governance or related areas.
• Track record of building and implementing information governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of information management laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own the information governance strategy and program implementation.
• Establish policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop a compliance monitoring system and coordinate risk assessments.

Skills

Information Governance

Compliance

Data Protection

Privacy

Information Security

Education

BA/BS degree from an accredited university

Job description

Associate Director Information Governance, london

Client:

OSTTRA

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

Associate Director Information Governance

OSTTRA

London (Hybrid)

About the role:

We are currently looking to make a key hire in the form of an Associate Director of Information Governance, who working with the senior leadership team across the business, will own the information governance strategy at OSTTRA, driving the growth and development of the information governance function and building out capability within the organisation to ensure alignment between the wider OSTTRA business strategy and delivery of the new data governance programme.

As the Associate Director of Information Governance you will own the OSTTRA enterprise Information Governance function, working with each of our divisions and corporate functions to lead strategy development and program implementation to comply with laws and regulations, and corporate policies and objectives.

You will also oversee the design, implementation, and enhancement of an information governance strategy and programme to comply with privacy, confidentiality, and information-security-related laws and regulations, and corporate policies and objectives. In addition, you will anticipate and direct programme changes to support continued compliance with the evolving information management and data protection landscape and furtherance of company objectives. The scope of information governance encompasses personal information, employee, client and company information, systems, and infrastructure controls related to retention periods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish an information management and protection framework for an effective enterprise-wide information governance program and direct day-to-day activities, including program objectives, policies, procedures, training, and communication.
• Develop, implement and enforce policies and supporting protocols to ensure statutory, regulatory, ethical and privacy requirements are met for the management of information assets in all formats, including hard-copy and electronic.
• Establish eligibility reporting and approval processes needed to support the routine disposition of information and records in accordance to company policy.
• Identify information management and protection laws and regulations and implement actions to ensure compliance. Effectively represent the company’s positions and advocate internal and external policy to shape the development of new laws and regulations consistent with company objectives.
• Develop and implement a compliance monitoring system. Coordinate a company-wide risk assessment process to identify potential risks and control solutions. Monitor actions to identify emerging risks and close gaps.
• Create internal partnerships with key stakeholders to influence and align business-area actions that are needed to achieve program objectives. Serve as a consultant to business functions leaders.

What We’re Looking For

• An established Information Governance professional with at least 10 years of relevant experience in information governance, compliance, legal, privacy, information security, or related areas.
• A proven track record of building and implementing information governance and records management frameworks and strategies within a data analytics, financial services, law firm, professional services or consulting firm.
• Sustained Information governance experience, specifically in the areas of personal information, company information, systems, and infrastructure.
• Broad knowledge of information management and protection laws, regulations and best practices.
• Significant and demonstrable experience of designing, managing, and delivering large-scale, company-wide information governance projects.
• BA/BS degree from an accredited university
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence the actions of internal stakeholders and manage relationships with external stakeholders.
• Preferred Qualifications: One or more of the following related professional certifications: Certified Records Manager (ICRM), Information Governance Professional (IGP), Project Management Professional (PMI), Certified Information Privacy Professional (IAPP), Certified Information Governance Officer (CIGO).

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our Benefits Include

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://www.spglobal.com/en/careers/our-culutre/

About OSTTRA

OSTTRA is a market leader in derivatives post-trade processing, bringing innovation, expertise, processes and networks together to solve the post-trade challenges of global financial markets. OSTTRA operates cross-asset post-trade processing networks, providing a proven suite of Credit Risk, Trade Workflow and Optimisation services. Together these solutions streamline post-trade workflows, enabling firms to connect to counterparties and utilities, manage credit risk, reduce operational risk and optimise processing to drive post-trade efficiencies.

OSTTRA was formed in 2021 through the combination of four businesses that have been at the heart of post trade evolution and innovation for the last 20+ years: MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset. These businesses have an exemplary track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure and bring together an established community of market participants comprising all trading relationships and paradigms, connected using powerful integration and transformation capabilities.

With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end to end workflows - from trade capture at the point of execution, through portfolio optimization, to clearing and settlement.

Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology, playing a central role in supporting global financial markets.

Learn more at www.osttra.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

OSTTRA Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

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Created on 24/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom