Data Governance Manager

Arcus Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcus Search in London seeks a Data Governance & Management Lead to direct classification, retention, privacy, and security of critical data across the organization. The role enforces controls, partners with risk and technology teams, and shapes enterprise data policies.

The position emphasizes collaboration with compliance, data protection programs, and staff training on data privacy and secure sharing practices, with a hybrid work model in place.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Information Management, Data Science, Law, Risk Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7-10 years’ experience in data governance, data protection, or information risk, preferably within the fintech or financial services sectors.
• Working knowledge of data governance/protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, UK)
• Data Protection Act, BCBS 239
• Experience with data classification, lifecycle management, and secure data sharing best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Recognized professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIPP/E, CDMP, CIPT, ISO 27001, or similar) are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Data Classification & Protection: Oversee and challenge the identification, classification, and management of sensitive and critical data across the business, ensure appropriate controls are in place and consistently applied.
• Data Retention & Compliance: Assess and monitor data retention and deletion practices to ensure compliance with global regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and the UK Data Protection Act.
• Secure Data Sharing: Review and evaluate practices for secure data exchange internally and with third parties, ensure data transfer controls meet industry best practices and adhere to legal and regulatory standards.
• Reporting & Analytics Governance: Oversee governance of reporting and analytics processes to preserve data integrity, privacy and accuracy, partnering with business and technology teams.
• Policy Review & Development: Develop, review, and enhance data governance, classification, and privacy policies, advise on industry best practices and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Risk & Control Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and deep dives on data-related processes, provide independent challenge and recommendations to 1st line functions.
• Training & Awareness: Contribute to staff training and awareness initiatives on data privacy, classification, and safe handling.

Job description

Data Governance & Management Lead

Data Governance & Management

Location: Hybrid (London 3 days per week)

Salary: £95,000 - £115,000 + benefits

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Information Management, Data Science, Law, Risk Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7-10 years’ experience in data governance, data protection, or information risk, preferably within the fintech or financial services sectors.
• Working knowledge of data governance/protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, UK)
• Data Protection Act, BCBS 239
• Experience with data classification, lifecycle management, and secure data sharing best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Recognized professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIPP/E, CDMP, CIPT, ISO 27001, or similar) are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Classification & Protection: Oversee and challenge the identification, classification, and management of sensitive and critical data across the business, ensure appropriate controls are in place and consistently applied.
• Data Retention & Compliance: Assess and monitor data retention and deletion practices to ensure compliance with global regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and the UK Data Protection Act.
• Secure Data Sharing: Review and evaluate practices for secure data exchange internally and with third parties, ensure data transfer controls meet industry best practices and adhere to legal and regulatory standards.
• Reporting & Analytics Governance: Oversee governance of reporting and analytics processes to preserve data integrity, privacy and accuracy, partnering with business and technology teams.
• Policy Review & Development: Develop, review, and enhance data governance, classification, and privacy policies, advise on industry best practices and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Risk & Control Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and deep dives on data-related processes, provide independent challenge and recommendations to 1st line functions.
• Training & Awareness: Contribute to staff training and awareness initiatives on data privacy, classification, and safe handling.