Junior Data Governance Analyst

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is looking for a consultant with strong data governance expertise for a 6-month contract. This role involves leading data governance practices and collaborating with stakeholders while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to work flexibly in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Temporary role with flexibility

Exposure to impactful data-driven projects

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in data governance and data quality is essential.
• Experience in BCBS239 requirements within Tier 1 and Tier 2 banking environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of data governance practices in Risk and Finance.
• Oversee changes to business data requirements and manage data governance.
• Support investigations into data quality issues and develop remediation plans.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in a quantitative or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Collibra

Job description

• 6 month contract. £475-£500 per day
• 2-3 days a week based in London (Liverpool St)

About Our Client

This organisation is a large entity operating within the financial services sector.

Job Description

• Strong expertise in data governance, data quality, metadata management, data profiling, analysis, and data management tools.
• Lead the implementation of data governance practices within the Risk and Finance domains, aligning with BCBS239 regulatory standards.
• Owns the end-to-end data definition, lineage, and governance responsibilities for prioritised use cases.
• Oversee changes to business data requirements, ensuring proper execution of change and release management activities within the data domains.
• Contributes to meeting regulatory requirements by helping establish processes that deliver accurate, complete, timely, and reliable data.
• Collaborates with divisional stakeholders to develop and implement data standards and drive adoption across EMEA.
• Participate in various data governance and program-level forums to strengthen the bank's overall data governance framework.
• Works closely with business, compliance, technology, and other teams to define and communicate data-related business requirements for initiative planning and prioritization.
• Supports investigations into data quality issues, developed remediation plans, and recommended solutions to resolve root causes.
• Maintains consistent communication with cross-functional teams to provide updates, ensure alignment, and track progress effectively.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in data governance, data quality, profiling, and data analysis.
• In-depth understanding of BCBS239 requirements, gained through work in Tier 1 and Tier 2 banking environments.
• Experienced in engaging and communicating effectively with senior leadership, including board-level stakeholders.
• Skilled in interpreting complex data structures and performing advanced calculations within Risk and Finance domains.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Risk and Finance data landscape, including data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements across business and technology functions.
• Able to take an enterprise-wide view, avoiding siloed approaches to data management and governance.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a proven ability to implement effective, practical solutions.
• Demonstrates strong stakeholder management skills, securing buy-in and collaboration across EMEA teams.
• Works closely with business stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues, escalating blockers through appropriate governance forums.
• Solid understanding of physical, logical, and business data models.
• Experienced in business process modelling using tools like Microsoft Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Effective team player with the ability to operate independently and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Strong presentation skills and a confident, professional communication style.
• Self-driven and resilient, able to manage and resolve complex challenges independently.
• Holds a university degree or equivalent experience, ideally in a quantitative or related discipline.
• Familiar with Collibra and other data governance platforms.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £475.00 to £500.00 (umbrella).
• Temporary role offering flexibility and variety.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable organisation in the financial services industry.
• Engaging role with exposure to impactful data-driven projects.
• Based in Liverpool Street