Data Governance Lead

Morgan Philips Group SA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Pension plan

Job summary

Morgan Philips Group SA is recruiting for a Data Governance Lead in London. You will drive the Data Strategy, govern critical data assets, and promote data ownership across business and technology teams.

You will maintain the Data Catalogue, policies and controls, while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data quality, lineage and glossary standards are applied across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Data Governance and managing data assets.
• Knowledge of data quality controls and remediation processes.
• Background in data lineage, glossary definitions and data catalogue tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the Data Catalogue content, including glossary, lineage and governance metadata.
• Identify and remediate Data Quality Issues with stakeholders.
• Develop and improve Data Governance Policy, standards and controls.
• Embed Data Governance policy across business units.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality

Data Lineage

Metadata Management

Data Catalogue

SQL

Relational Databases

Data Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Data Stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business or related

Tools

Data Catalogue platforms

Job description

Data Governance Lead

I am recruiting for a financial services client who is looking to hire a Data Governance Lead to join their data team. This role will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Data Strategy, working closely with business and technology stakeholders to identify, define and govern critical data assets. The role will contribute to enhancement of the Data Governance Policy, promote data ownership and stewardship and support initiatives that improve the quality, consistency and integrity of the Firm's data.

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, enabling them to communicate the objectives and benefits of the Data Strategy effectively at all levels of the organisation and drive the adoption of Data Governance principles and best practices throughout the Firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and enhance the content of the Firm’s Data Catalogue, including business glossary definitions, data lineage, ownership, classifications and governance metadata.
• Support the identification, assessment and remediation of Data Quality Issues, working with stakeholders to improve the accuracy, completeness and consistency of data.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Data Governance Policy, standards, procedures and controls.
• Support the implementation and embedding of the Firm's Data Governance Policy across business units and functional departments.
• Work with business stakeholders to identify and document Data Owners, Data Stewards and associated accountabilities.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Coordinate Data Governance Forums, ensuring actions, decisions, risks and issues are appropriately documented and tracked.
• Experience with Data Governance, Metadata Management or Data Catalogue platforms.
• Experience documenting and maintaining Data Lineage and Business Glossaries.
• Knowledge of Data Quality frameworks, controls and remediation processes.
• Understanding of data-related regulatory and risk management requirements applicable to financial institutions.
• Knowledge of SQL, relational databases and data modelling principles.
• Experience supporting large-scale data or technology transformation initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience working in Data Governance, Data Management, Business Analysis or Data Analysis roles within a financial institution.
• Good understanding of banking data, reporting and operational processes within financial services organisations.

This is a permanent role based in London (office located in central London, easily commutable), offering hybrid working such as three days a week in the office.

Salary on offer is £80,000 - £90,000 base plus other benefits such as private medical, pension etc.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.