Heads of Data and Records Management Standards

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

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Governance Specialist to develop and maintain data governance frameworks. This role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards and providing guidance across global operations. Successful candidates will possess expert knowledge in data management and communication alongside team leadership abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of comprehensive records governance framework.
• Monitoring data quality and compliance with standards.
• Identification and addressing of records management risks.

Skills

Data management governance

Records management

Communication

Team management

Job description

Overall purpose of role

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

Key Accountabilities

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

Person Specification

All senior leaders are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviours to create 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/change management
• Data analysis/engineering
• Data strategy definition

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 metrics and compliance with standards across the organization.
• Identification and addressing of data and records management risks and gaps.
• Development and implementation of a records management programme that ensures the proper identification, classification, storage, retention, retrieval, and disposal of records.
• 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 standard requirements.

Director Expectations

• Provide expert advice to senior management and committees to influence decisions and contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Manage resourcing, budgeting, and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
• Escalate policy breaches appropriately.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and relevant processes.
• Monitor and influence external environment, regulators, and advocacy groups as appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of how the function integrates with the business to achieve objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry practices and external developments.
• Apply analytical skills to solve complex problems and design solutions.
• Make significant strategic decisions within own area.
• Negotiate and influence stakeholders at senior levels.
• Act as principal contact and spokesperson for the function.

All senior leaders are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviours to foster an environment for excellence. The Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship are expected to be upheld. Colleagues should also embody the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.