Junior Data Officer

Transamerica Corporation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Non-contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

27 days leave

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced parental leave

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Aegon Asset Management in Edinburgh is seeking a Junior Data Officer to support data governance, quality, and privacy initiatives. You will help maintain data catalogues, support assessments, and assist with regulatory requirements while learning from experienced data professionals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business stakeholders and the delivery of practical data improvements. Training and mentoring are provided to help you develop specialist capabilities in data office disciplines.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in data governance, quality, and privacy.
• Able to engage with stakeholders and translate data concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve governance frameworks and procedures.
• Support data catalogues, lineage, and data quality controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver practical data improvements.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance activities.
• Support change management for new data policies and tools.

Job description

Job Description Summary Job Description Junior Data Officer Permanent Location: Edinburgh Closing date: 18 September 2026 Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, our employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We advise on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring their authentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers. We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter.

We're looking for a Junior Data Officer to join our team in Edinburgh. The Junior Data Officer supports the organisation in improving how data is managed, understood, and used. The role focuses on data governance, data quality, and data privacy, providing an excellent opportunity to build knowledge and experience across all three areas. Working alongside experienced Data Officers and business stakeholders, you will support the maintenance of data catalogues and documentation, support assessments and monitoring activities, assist with regulatory and compliance requirements, and contribute to projects that improve the way data is managed across the organisation. This role is designed for someone who is eager to learn and develop specialist knowledge across Data Office disciplines. You do not need to be an expert, as training and mentoring will be provided by the team. We are looking for someone who is curious, motivated, and enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and working with others to deliver practical improvements. Strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and an interest in data and the asset management industry are the most important qualities we’re looking for.

Key Responsibilities for the role include:

• Develop and improve governance: Support the creation and refinement of practical data governance policies, frameworks, and procedures that are easy to understand and implement.
• Promote ownership and stewardship: Clarify accountability for data assets, encouraging responsible management and trust in data across the organisation.
• Engage with stakeholders: Build strong relationships across business functions to understand data needs, challenges, and opportunities, work hands-on to deliver real business value.
• Data Culture: Promote a data-driven culture through training, communication, and support to boost data literacy and awareness.
• Implement cataloguing and lineage: Drive the adoption of tools and practices that document, track, and make priority datasets easily discoverable, supporting transparency and compliance.
• Champion data quality: Support teams to implement practical data quality controls and embed effective processes for managing, escalating, tracking, and reporting data quality issues across the business.
• Manage privacy risks: Oversee the handling of personal and sensitive data, ensuring compliance with company policy and privacy regulations.
• Oversee compliance and risk: Monitor adherence to data regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), proactively identify risks, and act as a contact for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Support change management: Guide the adoption of new data policies, tools, and processes, ensuring smooth integration into business operations.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Good communication skills as you will be translating complex data concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to solving data challenges.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

It would also be beneficial to have:

• Asset management industry knowledge.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and / or data privacy.
• Understanding of how data could support business.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring
• A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%
• A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance
• 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)
• We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognise that delivering excellent client outcomes, comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences. We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

We serve a diverse, ever-changing world. It's tough, but we work tirelessly to leave things better than we find them.

The legal bits

We'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.

Additional Job Description

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age Aegon Asset Management is a global, active investment manager. We use our investment management expertise to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security, with a focus on excellence, trust and partnership. Our clients benefit from the extensive international research capabilities and in-depth local knowledge. Aegon Asset Management is part of Aegon Group, one of the world's leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions and asset management. People are fundamental to the success of our business. By promoting individual accountability and strong teamwork, we’re able to give all of our people the freedom to get on with doing what they do best, whether the individual’s function is financial, technical or creative. Join our diverse teams around the world in a relaxed and professional working environment. The reward? Great benefits and the recognition you deserve. California residents may find additional information about the processing of their personal data HERE, including information about their right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information, and may submit an opt-out request HERE.