UK Head of Data Governance

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Investec Full time

Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally 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.

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. 

The role will need someone with a strong technical background, who can help our technology teams understand best practice around data governance and tools. The role will initially be working on it's own, with the potential for team growth of 2- 3 heads.

What you will be doing:

Strategic Leadership:  Develop and implement a robust data governance framework encompassing data quality, data protection, data privacy, and data lifecycle management. Establish clear data governance policies, procedures, and standards, and foster a culture of responsible data management Collaboration & Advocacy: Serve as a data governance evangelist, fostering a culture of data stewardship and collaboration across all business units. Communicate the value and impact of data governance initiatives to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, fostering buy-in and participation. Compliance & Risk Management:  Ensure adherence to data protection laws and mitigate data-related risks. Data Quality:  Oversee programs to monitor and improve data accuracy and reliability, Implement data quality metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of data governance initiatives and own and manage data governance tools eg Purview. Collaborate with technology and business units to implement tech to enhance data integrity and validation Information Security:  Collaborate with InfoSec teams to protect sensitive data. AI Readiness:  Prepare our data for AI initiatives by ensuring high data quality and accessibility. Continuous Improvement:  Establish metrics to track and enhance data governance processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving continued enhancement of data governance processes

What we are looking for:

Experience:  Proven experience in data governance, with a strong understanding of data protection laws, compliance requirements, and best practices in data management. Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the financial services industry and the specific data challenges and regulatory environment it faces Leadership:  Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build consensus, foster collaboration, and inspire a culture of data stewardship and governance. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with stakeholders across different levels and functions. Problem-Solving: Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset focused on balancing risk management with business objectives..

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

Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Monetary

Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus

Life & Income Protection

Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection

Travel

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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