Heads of Data and Records Management Standards

Barclays UK; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank seeks to appoint a senior governance leader to develop and maintain effective frameworks for managing data and records. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in data governance, particularly within financial services, and will lead compliance and strategy initiatives that align with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in data and records management governance.
• Experience in financial services.
• Strong communication skills and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data and records governance framework.
• Monitor data quality and compliance standards.
• Identify and mitigate data management risks.

Skills

Expert knowledge of data management governance

Financial services data knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Team management experience

Job description

Overall purpose of role

To develop, implement, and maintain effective governance frameworks for all records and data across the bank's global operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Development and maintenance of a comprehensive records and data governance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Monitoring data quality and records and data metrics to ensure compliance with standards across the organization.
• Identification and addressing of records and data management risks and gaps.
• Development and implementation of a records and data management programme that ensures proper identification, classification, storage, retention, retrieval, and disposal of records and data.
• Development and implementation of a data governance strategy that aligns with the bank's overall data management strategy and business objectives.
• Provision of group-wide guidance and training on records and data management standards and requirements.

Person Specification

All senior leaders are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviours that foster an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver excellence. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of data and/or records management governance
• Financial services data and records knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Team management experience

Desirable Skills/Preferred Qualifications:

• Project and change management experience
• Data analysis and engineering skills
• Data strategy development

Purpose of the role

To develop, implement, and maintain effective governance frameworks for all data and records across the bank's global operations.

Accountabilities

• Development and maintenance of a comprehensive data and records governance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Monitoring data quality and records and data metrics to ensure compliance across the organization.
• Identification and addressing of data and records management risks and gaps.
• Development and implementation of a records management programme that ensures proper identification, classification, storage, retention, retrieval, and disposal of records and data.
• Development and implementation of a data governance strategy that aligns with the bank's overall data management strategy and business objectives.
• Provision of group-wide guidance and training on data and records management standards and requirements.

Director Expectations

• Provide expert advice to senior management and committees to influence decisions and contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Manage resources, budgeting, and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
• Escalate breaches of policies or procedures appropriately.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and relevant processes.
• Monitor and influence external environment, regulators, and advocacy groups when appropriate.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the broader business to achieve objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry practices and external market developments.
• Use analytical skills to solve complex problems and design solutions.
• Make strategic decisions within own area of authority.
• Negotiate and influence stakeholders internally and externally at a senior level.
• Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the function and business division.

All senior leaders are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviours that foster an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver excellence. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.