> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1946292-data-governance-officer-banking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1946292-data-governance-officer-banking). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Governance Officer - Banking - **Company:** Rothstein Recruitment Ltd - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Architecture, Data Control, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Meta-Data Management, Reference Data, Data Management - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-F4BB97B634874FAB40/ ## About the Role * Experience designing and embedding governance processes, operating models, and standards in a regulated environment. You may have held data responsibility in an organisation, led the development of best practice or have been a consultant or business analyst working to deliver a large change project, partnering with business and technology preferably within a Financial Services environment * Experience of leading data governance initiatives that have provided tangible business value * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and focus on continuous improvement * Self-starter, who has strong organisational skills and can manage competing priorities * Strong presentation skills both written and oral, experienced in presenting complex data concepts to a business audience ie running workshops and formal data governance meetings * Experience of influencing a diverse stakeholder group, including senior stakeholders * Collaborator, who can understand the big picture, working with a diverse set of stakeholders, and translate this into tangible delivery output they can execute against * Experience of leading data forums, including preparation of content, running the meetings, capturing and following up on minutes and actions * Experience and understanding of data governance, quality, meta data, master data, and reference data management * Working knowledge of statutory frameworks such as CCPA, GDPR, BCBS and Data Protection Act ## Description Fantastic opportunity opens to join an International Bank as their new Data Governance Officer. In a lean data governance function, you will be a crucial part of designing, implementing and maintaining the Bank's approach to data governance., * Design and implement data management frameworks, control standards and procedures, acting as a champion for data governance, raising awareness of data controls, and helping the business to unlock the value of data. * Create and mature operating models, processes, governance structures for the effective management of data in the Bank * Prepare, present, and effectively communicate data management content at data governance forums and management committees * Collaborate with colleagues to ensure clear and robust governance frameworks exist for data management, including data quality management, metadata management, master and reference data management * Provide advice and support on how data should be created and captured and maintained effectively, safely and collaboratively, working with data producers, data consumers, data owners and stewards * Perform regular horizon scanning, impact assessments and provide recommendations on new and emerging data-related regulation and industry trends * Support and influence the definition of clear goals to improve data collaboration, data quality, and reduce data architecture complexity * Be passionate about data governance and continuously strive to promote data governance through the development of system and process controls * Operates in line with the Bank's Risk Management framework (including sub-frameworks) and relevant risk and compliance policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate and timely escalation of any concerns to their line manager. ## Related Videos - [Your Code as a Crime Scene](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1342-your-code-as-a-crime-scene) - [Smart City, Smart Mobility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/954-smart-city-smart-mobility) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Break the Chain: Decentralized solutions for today’s Web2.0 privacy problems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/928-break-the-chain-decentralized-solutions-for-today-s-web2-0-privacy-problems) - [AI Sovereignty: What Does It Take?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1703-ai-sovereignty-what-does-it-take) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)