VP, Data and Ops

NBLRS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in Greater London is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to formulate and implement data management strategies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data governance, experience in GDPR regulations, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Join this innovative organization to lead data governance initiatives and make a significant impact on banking technology.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of data governance and data quality.
• Experience managing metadata and data management constructs.
• Familiarity with GDPR and data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement a data management strategy.
• Oversee data management policies and procedures.
• Lead development of data dictionaries and standards.

Skills

Data governance

Data science

Data engineering

Data quality

Data security best practices

Stakeholder engagement

SQL

Job description

We are searching for individuals with a curious mindset, a passion for new technology, and a collaborative spirit. If you're commercially savvy, interested in fintech, and thrive in dynamic team environments, you could be the perfect fit. Our client values diversity of thought, experience, and background, understanding that it's the cornerstone of building exceptional teams. Join us, and together, we'll make a significant impact on our client's company, clients, and partners worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement a robust data management strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring effective data lifecycle management.
• Oversee the establishment and enforcement of data management policies and procedures to maintain data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the development and maintenance of data dictionaries, defining standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with technology and business teams to design end-to-end data and technical architectures.
• Design and implement data controls to ensure process effectiveness, define metrics, and devise corrective action plans when necessary.
• Identify data risks and issues, collaborating with stakeholders to formulate mitigation and risk management strategies.
• Drive the implementation of data confidentiality classification, personal information protection methods, and data retention policies.
• Conduct data profiling to identify critical elements, establish quality rules, investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all data-related matters, communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of data governance, data science, data engineering, data quality, and data security best practices.
• Proven ability to independently tackle design and functionality challenges.
• Experience managing metadata and data management constructs, including business glossaries and technical data dictionaries.
• Familiarity with GDPR and other data protection and privacy regulations applicable to the UK and EU.
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Exceptional planning, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, adept at tailoring communication to different audiences.
• Excellent analytical, decision‑making, planning, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in SQL is a significant plus.

If you’re ready to lead at the forefront of data governance and operations in the banking industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our client and be a driving force in shaping the future of banking technology through our client’s organization.

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