Heads of Data and Records Management Standards | Knutsford, UK

Barclays; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Head of Data and Records Management Standards to develop and implement governance frameworks for data management. This senior role involves overseeing compliance, managing transformation agendas, and providing expert guidance to senior management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data governance, analytical skills, and a proven ability to influence strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in managing teams and resources effectively.
• Ability to influence senior management and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain governance frameworks for data and records management.
• Monitor compliance with data quality and records metrics.
• Manage GDMS transformation activities and oversee a team of governance practitioners.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality Monitoring

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Heads of Data and Records Management Standards

Job Description

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 resources, budgeting, and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
• Escalate breaches of policies or procedures appropriately.
• Foster compliance and ensure relevant regulations are observed.
• Monitor and influence external environment, regulators, and advocacy groups when appropriate.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the function's integration with the business to achieve objectives.
• Maintain knowledge of industry theories, practices, and external market developments.
• Use advanced analytical skills to solve complex and sensitive problems.
• Make strategic decisions within own area of authority.
• Negotiate and influence stakeholders internally and externally.
• Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts.
• Mandate as spokesperson for the function and business division.

All senior leaders are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with Barclays' values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the CDO Group Data Management Standards (GDMS) transformation agenda, including automation and process improvements.
• Coordinate GDMS transformation activities with standards owners.
• Set up and manage change delivery working groups and committees.
• Manage group-wide GDMS processes, including records management.
• Contribute to the design of enhanced GDMS data control, focusing on data quality, records management, and ownership.
• Track and report progress towards delivering business outcomes and key results to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage a team of governance practitioners.