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We are recruiting for aData Governance Leadon behalf of a well-respected Lloyd's Marker Insurer.

The successful candidate will lead data governance initiatives and activities across the organisation, taking ownership of data quality, security, and compliance at a strategic level. This is a role for a high performer who is ready to establish a lasting legacy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identifying and appointing Data Owners and Stewards.
  • Drafting and maintaining robust data policies and data contracts.
  • Leading Data Quality projects, defining critical data elements (CDEs) and establishing monitoring, reporting, and remediation processes.
  • Leading the Data Governance meetings with business stakeholders.
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for data governance matters and data-related audits and regulatory inquiries.
  • Producing regular Data Governance maturity assessments and Data Quality reports for senior leadership, including defining and tracking KPIs to measure the success of data governance programs.
  • Leading the implementation and maintenance of a data catalogue, business glossary, lineage maps, and metadata management workflows, including master data management (MDM) and data lifecycle management, to improve data discoverability and governance consistency.
  • Acting as the product owner of Data Governance tech stack and Data Quality tools.
  • Designing an end-to-end tailored Data Governance Framework.
  • Developing and implementing frameworks for AI Governance.

Key Requirements

  • High-performing individual with hands-on experience of data governance practices.
  • Experience of selection, implementation and maintenance of data catalogue and data quality tools, with proficiency across Data Governance and Data Quality platforms more broadly.
  • Track record of establishing and scaling Data Governance and Data Quality frameworks from scratch.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and technical teams alike.
  • Experience within the Lloyd's Market with an understanding of specific data challenges and regulatory landscape.
  • Hands-on experience (or a deep theoretical understanding) of AI Governance, including the risks associated with LLMs and automated decision-making.
  • Bachelor's degree in data management, Law, or a related field, with professional certifications such as CDMP, CIPP/E, or DCAM highly desirable.

If you are ready to take on a role where you can make a genuine and lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Keywords:Data Governance Lead; Data Governance Analyst; Lloyd's Market

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