Data Strategy & Governance Lead

Grant Thornton LLP; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Data Strategy & Governance Lead to drive data management and governance initiatives. This pivotal role involves providing advisory services to clients, designing and implementing data governance frameworks, and enhancing data management tools for efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proactive mindset to foster client relationships and contribute to business growth. Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusion and personal development, offering flexible working options and opportunities to make a societal impact beyond your day job.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data and AI strategy and governance in Financial Services.
• Ability to design and implement data governance frameworks for clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services for data governance frameworks and solutions.
• Drive sales and maintain strong client relationships in financial services.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Sales and Business Development

Communication Skills

Data Strategy

Education

Relevant Data Qualification (e.g. CDMC, DAMA, DCAM)

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Snowflake

Databricks

Microsoft Purview

AWS

Job description

More than you expected

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

The Data Strategy & Governance Lead is a pivotal role within DRD (Data, RegTech and Digital) practice within FS BRS (Financial Business Risk Services). This role is responsible for providing specialized services in data management and data governance, and act as an SME on a wide range of client engagements including designing, and delivery of data standards across the organisations.

The role demands a proactive, self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and the ability to forge and maintain strong relationships. The successful candidate will be instrumental in growing the function and significantly contributing to business revenue and sales.

A look into the role

As a Data Strategy & Governance Lead within our Data, RegTech and Digital practice, you will:

1. Provide advisory services to clients including designing and implementing data governance frameworks.
2. Provide technical and practical advice and solutions tailored to individual client needs depending on the scale and nature of their business.
3. Define, assure and implement data and AI governance frameworks, including policies, standards, regulatory compliance, data risks and controls, data quality, metadata management, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
4. Implement and refine data management and governance tools to automate data management, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
5. Drive sales and business development activities primarily within financial services industry, build and maintain strong client relationships, understand client needs, and develop tailored solutions that address those needs.

Knowing you're right for us

Joining us as a Data Strategy & Governance Lead, the minimum criteria you'll need is the ability to provide advisory services to clients including designing and implementing data management, data and AI governance frameworks, conduct data and AI maturity assessments, and benchmarking clients against industry best practices. Proven experience in data and AI strategy and data governance in Financial Services within a consultancy or industry. Experience in driving sales and business development activities. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way.

• A relevant data qualification e.g. CDMC, DAMA, DCAM
• Experience with data governance platforms and tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Ataccama or equivalent
• Experience with data software e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica or AWS
• In-depth knowledge of global data regulations and standards e.g., GDPR, DORA, BCBS 239, EU AI Act.
• Thorough understanding of data architecture, data analytics and data management principles, and the ability to incorporate these into client solutions.

Knowing we're right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be.

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