Manager - Information Governance

British Business Bank; London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Information Governance to enhance control capabilities and accountability across the organization. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing a robust Information Governance Framework, ensuring compliance with data protection and information rights regulations. You will collaborate with various teams to foster a culture of transparency and compliance, while also preparing and presenting critical risk management papers to senior leadership. If you are passionate about information governance and have a proven track record in operational risk management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

15% employer pension contribution

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Paid voluntary days

Maternity and paternity leave

Discounts on retail and dining

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Data Protection, Information Rights, and Records Management.
• Experience in operational risk management within financial services.
• Ability to present risk and compliance papers to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a control framework for information risk management.
• Work with various teams to enhance accountability and control capabilities.
• Monitor risk controls within the RCSA framework across the business.

Skills

Data Protection

Information Rights

Records Management

Information Risk

Operational Risk Management

Building Relationships

Education

Qualifications in Risk Management

Qualifications in Compliance

Line Management Experience

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Governance Software

Job description

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Manager - Information Governance

Application Deadline: 6 March 2025

Department: Operations (COO)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Compensation: GBP 43,575 - GBP 51,975 / year

Description

Manager Information Governance

Location: London / Hybrid Working

(Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)

Salary: From GBP 43,575 - GBP 51,975 Depending on Experience

Please note that any same band and job family internal moves will not present any pay increase

Key Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Manager to join our existing Data and Information Governance Team.

Reporting into the Senior Manager, Information Governance and Deputy Data Protection Officer supporting the further developing of the, dedicated first line capability for information risk, control frameworks and testing across the business, in information rights management, data protection, records management, and information risk, helping to evolve and improve the bank's control environment.

As a key team member you will act as an effective medium to enhance accountability and reinforce control capabilities across the bank. A key element of this role will be the development and implementation of a control framework across a complex infrastructure of product lines, control functions and subsidiaries, enabling effective oversight of information risk. You will develop elements of and implement an Information Governance Framework whilst developing and monitoring various risk controls within the RCSA framework in both Operations and as SME across the business. You will work directly with local 1LoD defence risk and control teams as well as work closely with first line support functions such as the Financial Crime Team and the Bank's Risk & Compliance and Internal Audit teams.

To be considered for this role you must have an in-depth knowledge and practical experience in the following:

• Data Protection
• Information Rights
• Records Management
• Information Risk

You will be able to demonstrate evidence of delivering change in Information Governance to create a transparent, but 'privacy aware' compliance culture with proven experience in an operational risk management role in the public or private sector, preferably in financial services.

You will have experience and/or qualifications in one or more of the following governance related disciplines;

• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Line management

You will have experience preparing and presenting risk and compliance papers for senior management, including Board Committees along with the ability to demonstrate the importance of building successful working relationships with other assurance functions such as Internal Audit and Risk.

You will have experience in designing and implementing new risk and compliance systems/procedures as well as proven experience in an operational information governance management role in the public or private sector.

You will have comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles and associated legislative/regulatory requirements for Freedom of Information, Records Management, Data Protection and Information Risk.

You will also have good MS Office skills including Excel and SharePoint.

Prior experience of using governance, records management or compliance software systems would be an advantage as well as experience within the financial services sector.