Senior Data Governance Analyst

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst to drive data governance strategy and enhance regulatory reporting capabilities. This pivotal role focuses on implementing data control frameworks, quality metrics, and mentoring team members while liaising with various stakeholders to align governance with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data governance and regulatory data management.
• Proven ability to lead data governance implementation in complex environments.
• Strong technical proficiency in data tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of data governance frameworks and policies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on regulatory data governance.
• Support and mentor junior analysts and contribute to team culture.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality

Regulatory Data Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Data Reporting

Tools

Alteryx

Tableau

SQL

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst to join a newly formed and rapidly growing control centre of excellence. This is a high-impact role for an experienced data professional who will help define and drive data governance strategy across the bank. You will play a central role in enhancing regulatory reporting capabilities, supporting business alignment on data quality, and embedding robust data controls across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.

Serve as a subject matter expert on regulatory data governance, particularly around Product Sales Data (PSD) and related reporting requirements.

Act as a central point of contact for business units, translating regulatory and governance needs into actionable data requirements.

Build and optimise data quality controls; lead root cause analysis and remediation efforts.

Develop dashboards and reporting tools to communicate data quality metrics clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.

Lead the documentation of regulatory reporting obligations and ensure ongoing compliance with data governance standards.

Oversee the use and maintenance of the Data Dictionary and Critical Data Elements (CDEs).

Support and mentor junior analysts; contribute to shaping team culture, best practices, and future hiring decisions.

Collaborate with Risk, IT, and other key stakeholders to support federated governance model goals.

Key Requirements

Significant experience in data governance, data quality, or regulatory data management, preferably within financial services or banking.

Proven ability to lead the implementation of data controls and governance structures in a complex environment.

Strong technical proficiency in data tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, SQL).

Expertise in data quality reporting, control design, and regulatory documentation.

Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, translating technical insights into business-aligned solutions.

Experience supporting regulatory change initiatives and managing reporting deliverables under tight deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, handle ambiguity, and contribute to the strategic growth of a function.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent