Risk - Birmingham - Vice President/Associate - Data Governance

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated team member to enhance data governance strategies within their Risk Division. This role offers the chance to work on cross-group projects, ensuring compliance with data governance policies and improving data quality. You will engage with stakeholders, manage initiatives, and collaborate with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions. This position provides autonomy and opportunities for professional development, making it ideal for those passionate about data and its applications in business. Join a firm committed to diversity and inclusion while shaping the future of data governance.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in data-related strategies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic direction for Risk data initiatives.
• Drive adoption of data governance framework.

Skills

Data Governance

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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28.04.2025

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12.06.2025

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Job Description:

OUR Impact:

Risk Data is a high-profile team within Risk that manages data risk for the Risk Division. Its core mandate is to partner with users and the technology organization to enhance the strategic data architecture supporting Risk workflows and to ensure compliance with firmwide data governance strategies and relevant regulations like BCBS 239.

YOUR Impact:

Risk Data's unique position allows it to work on cross-group projects within Risk and across the firm. It ensures business data needs are met with technology solutions and oversees the implementation of data governance policies, including risk-specific policies compliant with BCBS 239 and other regulations. The team provides transparency into data processes, quality controls, and transformation, enabling insights, reducing duplication, and meeting regulatory requirements.

FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL:

As a team member, you will add value through:

• Driving adoption of the firmwide data governance framework
• Managing initiatives to improve data quality
• Negotiating data ownership with data producers and consumers
• Creating data lineage graphs from source to reporting
• Developing communication and reference materials for data governance
• Defining data validation controls
• Providing data quality analytics for remediation
• Ensuring policies meet regulatory standards and integrate into daily workflows
• Partnering with divisions to evolve data governance strategies
• Collaborating with users and engineering teams on tooling for business use cases
• Building consensus with senior stakeholders and communicating progress

You will also have the opportunity to:

• Deepen your understanding of data and business applications
• Enhance business analysis, data analysis, and relationship management skills
• Contribute to Goldman Sachs' data governance strategy

Why join the team?

• Autonomy in designing solutions
• Engagement with stakeholders across the business
• Encouragement of creative improvements
• Support for professional development and increasing responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with stakeholders on data-related strategies and solutions, with a collaborative approach and ability to develop and translate requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Define strategic direction for Risk data initiatives
• Drive adoption of data governance framework
• Manage data governance improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with project teams, define objectives, develop approaches, create schedules, and deliverables
• Document data lineage and ensure controls from data entry to reporting
• Analyze business processes and system issues for improvements
• Partner with technology to meet user needs
• Prepare regulatory self-assessments
• Engage with divisions for policy and standard enhancements
• Manage stakeholders and sponsors at all levels

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5+ years relevant experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented
• Strong analytical, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage evolving projects and priorities
• Team-oriented with mutual support mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in data governance or management
• Financial services industry experience, especially regulatory reporting
• Project management skills
• Understanding of data usage in business areas

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