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Data Governance Specialist

Medirest Signature
London
1 week ago
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Job Description

At RSA, we believe insurance is about people, not things. We provide our inspiring colleagues the support and opportunity to grow together, shape the future, and win as a team. We are going through a transformation journey, providing our people with opportunity to be integral to improving our service and delivering better products to brokers and customers. We are a proud member of the Intact family, we feel part of something bigger, with a presence in North America, the UK and Europe.

We have a bold ambition to become the best Commercial Lines business in the UK, demonstrated by our recent acquisition of NIG and Farmweb, allowing us to scale by leveraging our combined financial strength and importantly ensure our people feel the benefits of our joint capabilities.

We are currently recruiting for a Data Governance Specialist to join our established and experienced Chief Information Office team here at RSA on a hybrid basis.

Role Requirements

As the Data Governance Specialist you will be responsible for developing and implementing data governance policies, standards, and processes aligned with organisational goals and regulatory requirements. You will oversee the design and execution of data quality projects, including data profiling, validation, and monitoring.

You will ensure compliance with data-related regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, FCA guidelines). You will work closely with IT, underwriting, claims, actuarial, and analytics teams to embed governance practices into key processes.

You will support the selection, implementation, and optimisation of data governance tools, such as data catalogues and lineage tools. You will also prepare reports and dashboards on data governance Key Performance Indicators for senior leadership.

The Individual

To be successful in this role you have good understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., DAMA DMBOK). You will have proficiency in data governance tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).

You will have an understanding of commercial insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, and actuarial functions. You will have the ability to align data governance projects with business goals and strategic priorities.

You will have good communication and stakeholder management skills. You will have good evaluative and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

What we offer you:

At RSA we put our people first. We have adopted hybrid working as standard, to give you a better work/life balance and an excellent flexible working mindset. That is on top of a comprehensive range of benefits, including pension contributions of up to 11% looking after you now, and in the future.

We will give you countless opportunities to continuously develop, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts, the best the industry has to offer. You will be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Our employee promise allows you to shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About Us

We celebrate individuality and it is important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves.

We understand that home life is a priority and are happy to consider reduced hours or job shares.

If you think you would be a great fit for us, but do not meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we would love to discuss how RSA could be the next step in your career journey.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

If you wish to be considered under the scheme then please answer yes to the question Do you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme? in RSAs application form

Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact our recruitment team so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.


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