Data Governance Manager

We have partnered with a well-established financial institution that is currently going through a large, company wide technology transformation and they are seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to lead the development and delivery of their data governance framework.

The role focuses on the accuracy and reliability of data, maintaining metadata, supporting regulatory compliance and guiding best practices in relation to data quality, ownership and governance processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of data governance policies and standards.
• Run regular data quality checks across key domains and collaborate with teams to enhance data reliability.
• Lead the rollout of governance tools and provide hands-on guidance to teams on data standards.
• Produce and present dashboards and reports on data quality KPIs.
• Deliver training and support to improve understanding of data governance.

Experience and skill set:

• Hands-on experience in developing and embedding data governance frameworks that ensure data is accurate, trusted and compliant. Strong understanding of data quality, metadata management and regulatory standards (ideally within financial services or another regulated sector).
• Experience managing and mentoring others, with a supportive and inclusive leadership approach.
• Background in data governance, data management or data quality is essential and familiarity with frameworks such as DAMA or DCAM, as well as data governance tools and technologies.

If you meet most of the requirements above, please apply for immediate consideration.