Senior Data Governance Analyst

6 month contract. £575 to £600 per day. Based in London 2-3 days per week (Liverpool St)

About Our Client

This company is a well-established organisation within the financial services industry, known for its global presence and expertise. They offer a structured and professional environment, providing employees with opportunities to contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative setting.

Job Description

Deep expertise in data governance, data quality, metadata management, profiling, analysis, and related data management tools. Lead the implementation of data governance across Risk and Finance domains, ensuring alignment with BCBS239 regulatory standards. Accountable for end-to-end ownership of data definition, lineage, and governance for prioritised use cases. Oversee business data requirement changes, ensuring effective execution of change and release management across data domains. Contribute to meeting regulatory obligations by establishing processes that ensure the delivery of accurate, complete, timely, and reliable data. Partner with divisional stakeholders to develop and implement data standards and drive adoption across EMEA data initiatives. Actively participate in data governance and program forums to strengthen the bank's enterprise-wide data governance framework. Collaborate with business, compliance, technology, and other key functions to ensure data-related business requirements are well-defined and integrated into initiative planning and prioritization. Support data quality investigations by developing remediation plans and recommending root cause fixes at source. Maintain consistent engagement with teams to provide updates, monitor progress, and escalate risks or issues in a timely manner; recognized for building trust and credibility with stakeholders and sponsors.

The Successful Applicant

Strong expertise in data governance, data quality, data profiling, and analysis. In-depth working knowledge of BCBS239 gained through experience in Tier 1 and Tier 2 banking environments. Skilled in communicating effectively with senior management, including board-level stakeholders. Proficient in interpreting complex data structures and performing advanced calculations across Risk and Finance functions. Comprehensive understanding of the Risk and Finance data domains, along with knowledge of data governance principles, enterprise data management, and related regulatory requirements. Able to approach challenges with a holistic, enterprise-wide perspective, avoiding siloed or department-centric thinking. Analytical and solutions-oriented, with a proven track record of identifying issues, solving problems, and implementing effective solutions. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and secure alignment across EMEA stakeholders. Partners with business stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution, escalating delays and blockers through appropriate governance channels. Knowledgeable in physical, logical, and business data modeling concepts. Experienced in business process modeling, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint. Holds a university degree or equivalent industry experience, preferably in a quantitative field. Familiar with Collibra and other leading data governance tools.

What's on Offer

A competitive daily rate ranging from £575 to £600 (umbrella). An opportunity to work on influential projects in a leading financial services organisation. Exposure to a collaborative and structured professional environment. Potential to build a strong network within the analytics field. The chance to be based in a central London location with excellent facilities.