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Data Governance Lead

FinatalLondon, England, United Kingdom

10 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

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Department : Data and Analytics / Finance

Contract : Permanent

Reports to : Head of Data

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Position Overview :

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Data Governance Lead to take ownership of implementing and operationalising a company-wide data governance framework. This position plays a central role in maintaining the integrity, quality, and accessibility of enterprise data assets, enabling informed decision-making and unlocking business value through better data practices.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the rollout and continuous refinement of a holistic data governance framework, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and compliance obligations.
Drive the development and integration of foundational elements such as master data management (MDM), metadata standards, and data quality principles.
Oversee the lifecycle of master data assets, including onboarding new entities, defining authoritative sources, and fostering standardisation across systems. Leverage tools like Informatica to ensure consistency, quality, and integration.
Support the function of internal governance councils or steering groups, ensuring collaborative decision-making and structured data oversight.
Implement and manage a clear ownership framework to establish accountability across data domains. Provide stakeholders with the necessary training and support to maintain high quality and secure data practices.
Define and enforce policies and procedures around data handling, including accessibility, quality control, and lifecycle governance.
Work closely with teams across the business to understand data requirements and ensure governance practices are enabling and not restrictive.
Design key performance indicators and reporting tools to track the success of governance initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
Champion a data stewardship culture by delivering training programs and promoting awareness of governance best practices across the organisation.

Data Quality Management :

Ensure data quality principles are embedded into systems and architecture.

Provide strategic direction to the Data Quality Analyst in executing initiatives and building lifecycle processes.

Lead adoption of a robust data quality framework through business rules, automated checks, and ongoing monitoring to ensure reliability and consistency.

Required Qualifications :

3+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related disciplines.

Deep knowledge of governance frameworks, metadata standards, and master data management practices.

Familiarity with industry frameworks such as DAMA.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex data concepts effectively at all levels, including senior executives.

Understanding of data-related regulatory and compliance requirements.

Experience with data management tools and governance platforms.

Strong analytical skills to turn strategy into deliverables and measurable results.

Preferred Qualifications :

Relevant certifications (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, DGSP).

Proven ability to lead governance programs in a dynamic and fast-evolving environment.

Hands-on experience with tools such as Informatica.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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