Assistant VP Data Governance

Permanent position – Hybrid with 4 working days on site. Banking experience required and no sponsorship needed.

Reporting to the data process management team, the role supports UK operations in delivering data governance. Key responsibilities include management of metadata, data lineage, data protection, data quality, data standards, and the establishment, implementation and monitoring of related policies within IT Risks, Information Security, cybersecurity, GDPR, etc.

Responsibilities include assisting all business departments in formulating business requirements for IT, leading the data governance programme in the UK, establishing data governance-related policies, monitoring their implementation, ensuring compliance with data standards, and achieving high data quality. Acts as a 2nd line of defence for IT risks including Data Management Risk, Information Security Risk (including Cyber), and Technology Risk, defining relevant key controls, overseeing and challenging the effectiveness of control measures.

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• Develop Data Protection and Governance policies, procedures and processes related to the data governance program.
  
• Support all departments and business lines in making recommended changes, including helping to resolve data-related issues.
  
• Assist with various reports required by management, auditors or regulators.
  
• Carry out any ad hoc tasks assigned by the Head of Data and Process Management Office.
  
• Participate in the lifecycle management of data, including management of metadata, data lineage, data security, data quality, data standards, and their policy establishment, implementation and monitoring.
  
• Participate in the Head Office Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) construction on behalf of London Branch.
  
• Maintain entries on HO and the local data directory.
  
• Carry out data requirement assessments during the software development lifecycle for various kinds of applications, ensuring data is protected and governed.
  

Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is essential. Knowledge of GDPR, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS, and OneTrust is required. Practical application ability with Microsoft Access, Project, Visio, SQL, Python and Tableau is desirable. Practical application ability with Data Governance and Data Quality Management tools is desirable.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Self-confident communicator and team player with attention to detail and good time management skills. Detailed analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to pick up new concepts and skills. Good awareness of current regulatory compliance requirements: PRA, FCA, ISO27001, GDPR, Cyber Essentials, PCI-DSS. Proactive “can do” attitude. Develops in accordance with industry best practice and standards.