Data Risk and Control Monitoring Manager

Data Risk & Control Monitoring Manager - Sheffield (Hybrid) - Permanent

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site)

Type: Permanent

Sector: Consultancy / Financial Services / Data & Analytics

Salary: Competitive + package

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a Data Risk & Control Monitoring Manager for their growing Data & Analytics practice. This role offers the chance to make a real impact with high-profile clients in the financial services sector by shaping and embedding effective data risk and control frameworks that strengthen governance and regulatory compliance.

You'll act as a trusted advisor to business, risk, compliance, and technology teams - ensuring that data is properly governed, controlled, and aligned with enterprise and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data risk and control frameworks, including the design of key control indicators (KCIs).
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data quality, usage, access, and retention.
• Work closely with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit functions to ensure consistent regulatory alignment.
• Translate governance policies and standards into operational data control processes across business units.
• Lead cross-functional teams to embed sustainable data management and monitoring practices within client organisations.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in data risk, controls, and governance within financial services.
• Strong understanding of data management regulations and compliance obligations.
• Skilled in developing and tracking data control metrics, KCIs, and data quality indicators.
• Familiar with data management and governance tools such as Collibra, Solidatus, or similar platforms.
• Confident communicator who can translate technical data risk concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Previous work within or alongside Risk or Compliance (Second Line of Defence) functions.
• Experience delivering data governance or control capabilities as part of regulatory transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of recognised frameworks like DAMA DMBOK, DCAM, or CDMC.
• Exposure to data control automation, dashboarding, or issue management workflows.
• Professional certifications in data governance, risk management, or audit disciplines.

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a consultancy that's driving transformation in data governance and risk management across financial services. You'll have the freedom to shape data control strategies, work with senior stakeholders, and contribute to a culture focused on innovation, quality, and compliance - all while enjoying a flexible hybrid setup in Sheffield.