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Senior Data Governance Analyst

Vercida
Greater London
3 weeks ago
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About you and the role:

The Senior Data Governance Analyst maintains a robust Data Governance framework within the organization through the execution of key data initiatives. This is a crucial role in safeguarding data integrity and helps facilitate informed decision-making through effective data management.

What you will be doing

  • Data Policies and Standards:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce data policies, standards, and procedures to govern data usage, access, and handling across the organization.
  • Data Stewardship:Partner with data stewards who are responsible for data ownership, classification, and metadata management, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Master Data Management (MDM): Ensure accountability for the implementation and maintenance of MDM processes to uphold data integrity, quality, and compliance with governance policies.
  • Data Documentation:Maintain comprehensive data documentation, including data dictionaries, data catalogues, lineage, and data flow diagrams.
  • Data Governance Technical SME:Maintain metadata within key Data Governance Platforms; Microsoft Purview & Profisee (MDM)
  • Authority in Data Project Support:Lead data governance projects and initiatives as needed. Ensure that data projects align with key Data Governance principles through guidance and vigilant oversight.
  • Lead Key Data Initiatives:Spearhead and drive key initiatives across all dimensions of Data Governance, including: Data Minimization, Data Loss Prevention, Data Backups & Recovery, Data Quality, Data Classification, Data Catalogue & Lineage, Master Data Management, and Data Compliance.
  • Data Training Delivery and Ownership:Empower and guide users in understanding data governance policies and adhering to the highest standards of best practices. Propose recommendations and changes to core processes and methods, in order to improve data management processes and decrease privacy risks.
  • In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.


What you will bring:

  • 7+ years' experience in a data discipline.
  • 3 years' experience in a Data Governance or related roles (e.g. Senior Business Analyst, Senior Data Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Data Steward).
  • Hands on experience in Data Governance and Data Management initiatives including Master Data Management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Management, Computer Science or related discipline.
  • Direct experience in Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence including Power BI, Cognos, Microsoft Reporting Services tooling.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tooling (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).
  • Experience in Microsoft Purview Data Governance modules.
  • Demonstrable experience in leading data initiatives & process improvements.
  • Experience in working with data privacy regulations and compliance.
  • Insurance (e.g. US Workers' Comp, Casualty, Property, Liability, or Reinsurance) or Finance domain knowledge.
  • In-depth understanding of Data Governance principles and best practices.
  • Knowledge of data management concepts, data modelling, and database technologies.
  • Familiarity with Data Management tools, data governance software, and data modeling.
  • Subject Matter Expert in key Data Protection regulations (General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)) and industry standards and best practices.
  • Awareness of emerging trends in Data Governance and data analytics e.g. AI and Machine Learning.
  • Industry-specific knowledge of data security protocols, policies, and regulations.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical, written, oral, and presentation skills with proven track record of effectively communicating actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication & user interaction skills - the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of customers including subject matter experts, managers and executives varying levels of skill and experience.
  • Flexible approach and willingness to put in the effort to achieve deadlines.
  • Proactive - Ability to identify opportunities and develop new ideas that will lead to improvements.
  • Appetite to work in a dynamic department in a rapidly changing environment.


Your Benefits:

  • Pension (Enrolment is automatic on joining with a 10% employer contribution)
  • Dental Insurance (This is an optional taxable benefit available to employee, spouse, and dependents)
  • Medical Insurance (This is an optional taxable benefit available to employee, spouse, and dependents through a private health network)
  • Travel Insurance (As an employee you are automatically enrolled with business and leisure travel insurance with single, couple, family, or single parent family coverage options.)
  • Eligible company funded annual 360 Health Assessment.
  • Voucher for free annual eye examination.
  • Option to loan a bicycle and safety equipment tax free.
  • Wellness Reimbursement program (up to 700 pounds annual reimbursement for wellness related expenses, i.e, gym memberships, massage, etc.).
  • Tusker - Electric Vehicle (A fixed monthly amount is taken directly from your gross salary and, in return, you get the use of a brand new electric car.).
  • Optional Critical Illness coverage
  • Automatic coverage provided by income protection programme
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for health and wellbeing
  • One paid annual volunteer day


Who we are:

Enstar Group Limited ("Enstar" or "EGL") is a leading global insurance group and the world's largest standalone consolidator of legacy reinsurance business.

Through our network of group companies, we help others - principally other insurance companies - release capital by taking over liability portfolios which no longer make strategic sense for them to hold. We create value by better managing these legacy insurance portfolios and strive to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns from our investment portfolio.

Enstar's innovative re/insurance solutions help our partners to reduce risk, release capital, dispose of non-core businesses and portfolios, achieve finality and manage claims volatility. In return, Enstar drives earnings through savings arising from our technical excellence and from investment earnings on the reserves we hold.

With around 800 global employees, our network of group companies is positioned across the world's major insurance hubs and has significant presence in Bermuda, where our headquarters are located, the United States, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and Australia.

Enstar's balance sheet strength is supported through flagship carrier, Cavello Bay, who benefits from strong financial strength ratings of "A" by Standard and Poor's and "A" Excellent with stable outlook by AM Best. Enstar held Shareholder's Equity of $6.1 billion as of 31 December 2024.

For further information about us, visitwww.enstargroup.com.

Our Values:

ENTREPRENEURIAL

A characteristic that is core to our culture: we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit, our colleagues have autonomy to shape strategy, innovate new revenue streams and we reward those who are commercially focused.

NIMBLE

We are quick to respond to change. We embrace new technology and new lines of business according to market demands. We grasp new concepts quickly, are able to deliver in a timely manner and can improvise when needed.

SOLUTIONS FOCUSED

We are resilient, successful, have a winning mentality, possess a strong work ethic. We believe in getting it done.

TEAMWORK

Our strength is working together as a Group, across regions, companies and disciplines. We firmly believe the sum of our collective effort, knowledge and ambition will always outweigh our individual contributions. We work as a trusted partner to our clients.

AWARE

We use our knowledge and experience to stay aware of market trends, acquisition opportunities and other influencers that could impact us and our competitors. Our constant awareness means that we are vigilant, innovative and responsive.

RELEVANT

At all times we strive to undertake actions that are relevant to help us achieve our vision, and to ensure we remain a provider of relevant insurance solutions to the market. We have shown a capacity to evolve and will continue to do so in order to ensure our ongoing relevance to the market.

Equal Opportunities at Enstar:

Our annual Inclusivity Index puts Enstar ahead of the industry in terms of diversity and inclusivity. At Enstar, we value all types of diversity. We're an equal opportunity employer and believe that our diversity creates an authentic working cultureWe don't discriminate on the basis of age, physical or mental disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and carer status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Enstar is committed in providing an accessible recruitment experience for all those interested in working with us. Please let your Enstar Recruitment Partner know if you require any reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability to enable you to fully participate in our recruitment process.

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