> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3858913-data-governance-officer-banking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3858913-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:** October 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-4CD6A072483DD0AFD5/ ## 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.