Data Governance & Analysis - Banking Project - Multiple Positions

Venn Group; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent banking client is seeking multiple Interim Data Governance and Data Analysis professionals to support their Data Transformation Programme. The ideal candidates will combine data analysis expertise with knowledge of governance frameworks, contributing to strategic development in Risk and Finance domains for the EMEA region. This role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and a background in regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and governance within financial services.
• Proficient with BCBS239 regulatory knowledge, especially in Tier 1/2 banking.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and derive insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth data analysis for governance and risk assessment.
• Manage data definitions and metadata for critical data use cases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet regulatory and governance standards.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Quality Management

Operational Risk Management

Analytical Insights

Tools

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Collibra

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Multiple Interim Data Governance & Data Analysis Positions – Major Banking Client

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a prominent banking client for severalInterim Data Governance & Data Analysisroles at varying corporate levels. These positions are central to a high-impactData Transformation Programmewithin the organisation’s Risk and Finance domains.

This is an exciting opportunity for data professionals to drive change across the EMEA region by contributing to the strategic development and execution of the organisation’sEMEA Data Strategy.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will bringstrong expertise in Data Analysiscombined with a working knowledge of:

• Data Governance principles
• BCBS239 regulatory frameworks
• ECB onboarding processes
• Operational Risk management practices

This unique blend of skills will enable the successful candidate to provide both analytical depth and governance oversight, supporting the delivery of a robust and compliant data environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depthdata analysisto support governance, quality, and risk assessment across Risk and Finance data assets.
• Lead the implementation of data governance initiatives aligned withBCBS239and enterprise-wide standards.
• Manage data definitions, metadata, and lineage for high-priority data use cases, ensuring consistency and transparency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align business needs with regulatory requirements and data governance frameworks.
• Investigate and analysedata quality issues, contributing to root cause analysis and remediation planning.
• Act as a subject matter expert on Risk and Finance data, providing analytical insights that shape governance practices.
• Promote data accountability and stewardship through education, engagement, and strategic influence across the organisation.
• Support ECB onboarding by ensuring data governance and analysis align with supervisory expectations.
• Contribute to broader change initiatives, including process redesign, systems development, and cultural transformation.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience indata analysis, data governance, and data quality within Risk and Finance functions.
• Strong working knowledge ofBCBS239, particularly as applied in Tier 1 or Tier 2 banking environments.
• Familiarity withECB supervisory processesandOperational Risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data sets and develop meaningful insights to inform governance decisions.
• Expertise in enterprise data management, including data modelling and metadata management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience working with senior executives.
• Proficiency in Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint, with experience in business process and data flow modelling.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Professional presence with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior exposure toCollibraor similar data governance tools is highly advantageous.

Desirable Skills

• Experience supportingECB onboarding and regulatory changeinitiatives.
• Knowledge of data visualisation tools such asPower BI,Tableau, orQlik.
• Exposure to SQL, Python, R, or other data analysis/engineering tools.
• Awareness of data-related compliance trends and emerging regulatory frameworks.