Head of Data Governance

3 days ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Barclays Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled professional to lead our Data Governance function at Barclays. As Head of Data Governance, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective governance frameworks for all data and records across our global operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Maintain Governance Frameworks

Design and implement comprehensive data and records governance frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Monitor Data Quality and Records Metrics

Track and analyze data quality and records metrics to ensure compliance with standards across the organization.

Identify and Address Risks and Gaps

Identify and address data and records management risks and gaps, ensuring the proper identification, classification, storage, retention, retrieval, and disposal of records.

Develop and Implement Data Governance Strategy

Develop and implement a data governance strategy that aligns with Barclays' overall data management strategy and business objectives.

Provide Guidance and Training

Provide group-wide guidance and training on data and records management standard requirements.

Director Expectations
  • Provide Expert Advice

Offer expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of your function, providing significant input to function-wide strategic initiatives.

Manage and Coordinate Resources

Manage, coordinate, and enable resourcing, budgeting, and policy creation for a significant sub-function.

Escalate Breaches

Escalate breaches of policies/procedures appropriately.

Foster Compliance

Foster and guide compliance, ensuring regulations are observed and relevant processes are in place to facilitate adherence.

Monitor External Environment

Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays when appropriate.

Demonstrate Expertise

Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division/group to achieve overall business objectives.

Use Analytical Skills

Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/sensitive situations.

Exercise Management Authority

Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within your area.

Negotiate with Stakeholders

Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally.

Act as Spokesperson

Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/business divisions.

Leadership Behaviours

All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are:

  • L - Listen and be authentic
  • E - Energise and inspire
  • A - Align across the enterprise
  • D - Develop others
Barclays Values

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of:

  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Service
  • Excellence
  • Stewardship
Barclays Mindset

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset of:

  • Empower
  • Challenge
  • Drive


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