Client Data Governance Lead

Baillie Gifford Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baillie Gifford Group is seeking a Data Manager for the Clients Department in Edinburgh. You will own and manage client data, establish clear definitions and standards, and collaborate across Clients, Investments, Operations and Technology to improve data quality and governance.

You will act as a subject matter expert for data tools and contribute to simplifying processes, reducing manual work and embedding data governance across the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience managing data in a complex organisation.
• Ability translate business requirements into clear data definitions, standards and improvements.
• Influence stakeholders and establish clear ownership across organisational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage client data, defining what data is required and who is accountable.
• Establish definitions, hierarchies, classifications and standards for client data.
• Ensure data quality and reduce manual effort across platforms.
• Work with Clients, Investments, Operations and Technology to harmonise data.
• Maintain documentation covering data definitions, sources, ownership and controls.
• Support long-term data capabilities and act as SME/product owner for data tools.

Skills

Data literacy

Adaptability

Team working

Systems thinking

Storytelling

Nurturing relationships

Job description

Baillie Gifford Group is seeking a Data Manager for the Clients Department in Edinburgh. You will own and manage client data, establish clear definitions and standards, and collaborate across Clients, Investments, Operations and Technology to improve data quality and governance.

You will act as a subject matter expert for data tools and contribute to simplifying processes, reducing manual work and embedding data governance across the firm.