Senior Data Governance Analyst
We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst to join a newly formed and rapidly growing control centre of excellence. This is a high-impact role for an experienced data professional who will help define and drive data governance strategy across the bank. You will play a central role in enhancing regulatory reporting capabilities, supporting business alignment on data quality, and embedding robust data controls across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
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Serve as a subject matter expert on regulatory data governance, particularly around Product Sales Data (PSD) and related reporting requirements.
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Act as a central point of contact for business units, translating regulatory and governance needs into actionable data requirements.
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Build and optimise data quality controls; lead root cause analysis and remediation efforts.
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Develop dashboards and reporting tools to communicate data quality metrics clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
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Lead the documentation of regulatory reporting obligations and ensure ongoing compliance with data governance standards.
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Oversee the use and maintenance of the Data Dictionary and Critical Data Elements (CDEs).
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Support and mentor junior analysts; contribute to shaping team culture, best practices, and future hiring decisions.
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Collaborate with Risk, IT, and other key stakeholders to support federated governance model goals.
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Significant experience in data governance, data quality, or regulatory data management, preferably within financial services or banking.
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Proven ability to lead the implementation of data controls and governance structures in a complex environment.
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Strong technical proficiency in data tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, SQL).
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Expertise in data quality reporting, control design, and regulatory documentation.
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Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, translating technical insights into business-aligned solutions.
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Experience supporting regulatory change initiatives and managing reporting deliverables under tight deadlines.
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Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, handle ambiguity, and contribute to the strategic growth of a function.
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- Company
- Robert Walters
- Location
- London, South East, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- £70,000 - £85,000 per annum
- Posted
- Company
- Robert Walters
- Location
- London, South East, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Salary
- £70,000 - £85,000 per annum
- Posted