Risk & Finance Data Governance Analyst

Empresaria Group plc
London
1 week ago
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About Our Client

Our client is a prominent international financial institution with a strong presence across the EMEA region. With an ambitious growth agenda and award-winning financial solutions, they provide a dynamic environment to work on innovative projects that contribute to sustainable finance and long-term client partnerships.

Within their EMEA Data Office, they are building a robust data-led culture, transforming the way data is governed and utilised across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team at the forefront of this strategic journey.


The Role

As aSenior Risk & Finance Data Governance Analyst (VP), you will play a vital role in executing the organisation’sBCBS239 Programme. This is a high-impact position where you’ll help define and embed best-in-class data governance practices across Risk and Finance functions.

You’ll work cross-functionally with key stakeholders to ensure data is reliable, well-governed, and ready to support operational resilience and strategic decision-making. You’ll also play a key role in championing data culture within the organisation—educating, influencing, and driving change from the inside out.


What You’ll Bring

This role suits an experienced data governance professional with a strong background inrisk and finance domains, extensive exposure toBCBS239, and a collaborative mindset. If you're passionate about building data foundations that matter and shaping new ways of working, this is the perfect role for you.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead data governance implementation in Risk and Finance aligned withBCBS239requirements
  • Drive the development of data definitions, lineage, and governance for priority use cases
  • Monitor business data requirements and coordinate changes through effective data release management
  • Participate in data governance forums to improve the enterprise-wide data strategy
  • Collaborate with business, compliance, and technology teams to ensure alignment on data initiatives
  • Investigate data quality issues, propose remediation, and implement solutions at source
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders to communicate progress, risks, and challenges
  • Help foster a transparent and innovative data culture across the organisation


About You

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • In-depth expertise indata governance, data quality, metadata management, and profiling
  • Solid understanding ofBCBS239in a Tier 1/Tier 2 banking context
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively at senior and board levels
  • Strong grasp of risk and finance data structures, models, and reporting requirements
  • Experience withenterprise data managementand regulatory compliance
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Analytical mindset with a focus on delivering sustainable solutions
  • Proficiency inExcel, PowerPoint, Visio; familiarity withCollibraor similar tools
  • Degree educated or equivalent industry experience, preferably in a quantitative field


Desirable:

  • Experience withECB onboarding
  • Exposure toPower BI, Tableau, SharePoint
  • Familiarity withSQL, Python, R, and data engineering workflows
  • Insight into emerging trends in data management and regulatory requirements
  • Previous work within regulated financial frameworks


The Challenge

Data governance is still maturing within the organisation, so this role requires an individual with excellent communication skills, patience, and resilience. You’ll need to be a persuasive advocate for data standards and capable of driving change through influence and education.


What’s on Offer

  • Hybrid and flexible workingto support work-life balance
  • Generouspaid leave allowance
  • Comprehensiveprivate medical insuranceandlife assurance
  • Access tomental wellbeingsupport including coaching and counselling
  • Wide-ranginglearning and career developmentopportunities
  • Acollaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture
  • Anambitious and competitive remuneration package


Ready to Lead Change Through Data?

This is your opportunity to join a global banking institution that is redefining the role of data in finance. If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the future of data governance, we’d love to hear from you.

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