Data Lead

An global financial services organisation undergoing significant growth is seeking a Data Officer to lead data governance, quality and strategy across its London operations. The business is investing heavily in data, technology and risk capabilities, offering a collaborative environment with strong senior leadership engagement.

The Role:

• Opportunity to define and drive the organisation's data governance framework
• High visibility across Risk, IT and business teams in an expanding London branch
• Lead initiatives around data quality, data ownership and master data management
• Shape data policies, standards and regulatory alignment (including GDPR)
• Influence the data technology roadmap and support the adoption of new tools

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Develop and roll out the enterprise-wide data governance strategy
• Establish and maintain data policies, standards and controls
• Promote data stewardship models and accountability across the business
• Define and monitor data quality KPIs and lead remediation initiatives

• 6-8 years' experience in data governance, data management or similar roles
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, GDPR and compliance standards
• Experience with data platforms, data quality tools and governance models
• Understanding of risk management, operational risk or regulatory environments

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the London office
• High-impact, newly created role with room to shape the future of data governance
• Professional development and collaboration across global teams