Senior Data Governance Lead — Hybrid/Remote

Financial Conduct Authority; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial regulation authority in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Management Specialist to enhance data quality and governance practices. You will support data management principles, engage with stakeholders, and shape policies across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in data risk management and data governance. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model, accommodating up to 60% remote work.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Non-contributory pension (8–12%)

Private healthcare with Bupa

35 hours of paid volunteering annually

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing data risk across organizations.
• Experience with Data Management practices and tools.
• Strong knowledge of data governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Support data management principles across the FCA.
• Contribute to data risk controls and mitigations.
• Shape data management policy and educate data consumers.
• Drive stakeholder engagement for business metadata.
• Monitor compliance with data management policy.
• Embed data ownership and accountability.
• Improve data quality and implement necessary controls.

Skills

Data risk management

Data Management implementation

Data Governance principles

Data quality assurance

Tools

IDMC

Data Management tools

Job description

A leading financial regulation authority in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Management Specialist to enhance data quality and governance practices. You will support data management principles, engage with stakeholders, and shape policies across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in data risk management and data governance. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model, accommodating up to 60% remote work.