UK Head of Data Governance

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Investec Full time
Job Title: UK Head of Data Governance

Investec is a Specialist Bank serving clients in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Job Summary

We are seeking a UK Tech Head of Data Governance to take on this pivotal leadership role focused on establishing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive data governance framework. This role emphasizes collaboration, education, and advocacy to ensure that all teams understand the value of data governance in accelerating project delivery, enhancing data quality, compliance, security, privacy, and preparing data to be AI-ready.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a robust data governance framework encompassing data quality, data protection, data privacy, and data lifecycle management.
  • Serve as a data governance evangelist, fostering a culture of data stewardship and collaboration across all business units.
  • Ensure adherence to data protection laws and mitigate data-related risks.
  • Oversee programs to monitor and improve data accuracy and reliability.
  • Collaborate with technology and business units to implement tech to enhance data integrity and validation.
  • Prepare our data for AI initiatives by ensuring high data quality and accessibility.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in data governance, with a strong understanding of data protection laws, compliance requirements, and best practices in data management.
  • Knowledge of the financial services industry and the specific data challenges and regulatory environment it faces.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build consensus, foster collaboration, and inspire a culture of data stewardship and governance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with stakeholders across different levels and functions.
What We Offer

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote. Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Here is a selection of what we offer;

  • Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus
  • Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection
  • Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

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