Data Governance Analyst (Risk & Finance)

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services recruitment agency in London is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to lead the implementation of governance practices across risk and finance. The role requires deep expertise in data management, and offers a competitive daily rate of £575 to £650. The successful applicant will work in a structured environment and engage with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Work on influential projects

Collaborative work environment

Strong networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in data governance and quality.
• Knowledge of BCBS239 from Tier 1 and Tier 2 banking.
• Ability to communicate with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead data governance implementation across risk and finance.
• Ensure alignment with BCBS239 regulatory standards.
• Accountable for data definition and governance.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Data profiling

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

University degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Collibra

Job description

• 6 month contract. £575 to £650 per day Inside IR35.
• Based in London 2-3 days per week (Liverpool St)

About Our Client

This company is a well-established organisation within the financial services industry, known for its global presence and expertise. They offer a structured and professional environment, providing employees with opportunities to contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative setting.

Job Description

• Deep expertise in data governance, data quality, metadata management, profiling, analysis, and related data management tools.
• Lead the implementation of data governance across Risk and Finance domains, ensuring alignment with BCBS239 regulatory standards.
• Accountable for end-to-end ownership of data definition, lineage, and governance for prioritised use cases.
• Oversee business data requirement changes, ensuring effective execution of change and release management across data domains.
• Contribute to meeting regulatory obligations by establishing processes that ensure the delivery of accurate, complete, timely, and reliable data.
• Partner with divisional stakeholders to develop and implement data standards and drive adoption across EMEA data initiatives.
• Actively participate in data governance and program forums to strengthen the bank's enterprise-wide data governance framework.
• Collaborate with business, compliance, technology, and other key functions to ensure data-related business requirements are well-defined and integrated into initiative planning and prioritization.
• Support data quality investigations by developing remediation plans and recommending root cause fixes at source.
• Maintain consistent engagement with teams to provide updates, monitor progress, and escalating risks or issues in a timely manner; recognized for building trust and credibility with stakeholders and sponsors.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong expertise in data governance, data quality, data profiling, and analysis.
• In-depth working knowledge of BCBS239 gained through experience in Tier 1 and Tier 2 banking environments.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with senior management, including board-level stakeholders.
• Proficient in interpreting complex data structures and performing advanced calculations across Risk and Finance functions.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Risk and Finance data domains, along with knowledge of data governance principles, enterprise data management, and related regulatory requirements.
• Able to approach challenges with a holistic, enterprise-wide perspective, avoiding siloed or department-centric thinking.
• Analytical and solutions-oriented, with a proven track record of identifying issues, solving problems, and implementing effective solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and secure alignment across EMEA stakeholders.
• Partners with business stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution, escalating delays and blockers through appropriate governance channels.
• Knowledgeable in physical, logical, and business data modeling concepts.
• Experienced in business process modeling, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Holds a university degree or equivalent industry experience, preferably in a quantitative field.
• Familiar with Collibra and other leading data governance tools.

What's on Offer

• A competitive daily rate ranging from £575 to £650 (Umbrella Rate).
• An opportunity to work on influential projects in a leading financial services organisation.
• Exposure to a collaborative and structured professional environment.
• Potential to build a strong network within the analytics field.
• The chance to be based in a central London location with excellent facilities.