Senior Data Governance Analyst

Together; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Birthday day off

Gym access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Together is seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst to lead the development and continuous improvement of our Data Governance Framework across the organisation. You will own data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata management and governance maturity as a recognised expert in data, processes and controls.

You will act as a trusted adviser to business and technology stakeholders, leading governance initiatives, embedding practical data management controls to support regulatory

Qualifications

• Background in Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Management, BI, Data Engineering or related.
• Experience implementing formal Data Governance Framework.
• Knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, metadata, glossaries, lineage and data elements.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience developing governance policies, standards and controls.
• Analytical and problem-solving with root-cause analysis.
• Intermediate Excel and SQL; programming language knowledge beneficial.
• Experience with Databricks, Purview or equivalent.
• Experience with Collibra, Alation, Informatica or Erwin.
• Experience engaging third-party vendors.
• DAMA CDMP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME leadership in the development and continuous improvement of Together’s Data Governance Framework.
• Drive data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata management and governance maturity across the organisation.
• Lead governance initiatives; influence decisions and embed practical data management controls.
• Contribute to data architecture activities including data modelling, source-to-target mapping, data structure definition and assessment of data impacts.
• Mentor Data Governance Analysts and Data Stewards.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Data management

BI / Analytics

SQL

Excel

Databricks

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Erwin

Stakeholder influence

Education

CDMP certification

Tools

Databricks

Purview

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Erwin

Job description

Benefits of working at Together

• Based on site in Cheadle (SK8 3GW) - Monday to Friday
• 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays
• Free access to company holiday homes
• Buy & sell holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus
• Life assurance and Critical illness cover
• Travel season ticket loans and Ride to work scheme
• Free local gym access
• Local bar / restaurant discounts
• Matched pension contribution
• Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance

Company Description

We’re Together. For over 50 years, we’ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans.

We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can’t or won’t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 950 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £8 billion loan book.

Job Description

As a Senior Data Governance Analyst here at Together you will provide subject matter expertise and leadership in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Together’s Data Governance Framework. You will drive data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata management and governance maturity across the organisation as a recognised expert in the data, processes and controls.

As a trusted adviser to the business and technical and delivery stakeholders alike, you will be leading governance initiatives; influencing decision making and embedding practical data management controls that support regulatory compliance, operational effectiveness and strategic business outcomes.

This is also a great opportunity to be involved in data architecture activities including contributing to data modelling, source-to-target mapping, data structure definition and the assessment of data impacts across change. Crucially, as an experienced Senior member of the Team, you will be supporting our Data Governance Analysts and Data Stewards with guidance and mentorship.

Qualifications

• A relevant background and experience across Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, Data Science or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience implementing, operating or materially improving a formal Data Governance Framework.
• Strong practical knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata management, business glossaries, data lineage, data classification and critical data elements.
• Ability to influence, advise and constructively challenge senior stakeholders, including where there is no direct authority.
• Experience developing and embedding data governance policies, standards, procedures and proportionate controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including root cause analysis and the ability to translate complex findings into practical recommendations.
• Intermediate Excel and SQL skills, with the ability to interrogate data and evidence conclusions. Experience of a major programming language is beneficial.
• Experience with Databricks, Unity Catalog, Microsoft Purview or equivalent modern data and governance platforms.
• Experience with data governance, metadata, modelling or data quality tools such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Erwin, Hackolade or equivalent.
• Experience engaging and managing third-party suppliers or technology partners.
• DAMA CDMP certification or another recognised data management qualification.

Additional Information

Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.