Data Governance Manager

Role: Data Governance Manager / Senior Data Governance Manager
Salary: £60,000 - £95,000 + Bonus (depending on level)
WFH: 2-3 Days/Week Onsite (Hybrid) - Office in Central London

Overview

Our client, a multi-award-winning specialist consultancy in risk, analytics, and data, is hiring for a Data Governance Manager or Senior Manager to join their growing Data team. This is a key leadership and delivery role working across multiple credit risk and insurance-related client projects to embed best-in-class data governance and data management practices.

With 250+ consultants across Europe and the Middle East, the business is known for its progressive culture, employee ownership model, and commitment to redefining traditional consulting. This is a rare opportunity to step into a visible role with high impact, strong career progression, and exposure to high-profile regulatory and strategic data initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver data governance frameworks across domains including data lineage, quality, metadata, and critical data elements
• Write and implement data policies and standards for clients in regulated industries
• Drive embedding of data operating models, including RACI structures, governance committees, and stakeholder engagement
• Contribute to regulatory change initiatives including IRB and BCBS 239 data requirements
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Maintain high standards for data handling in line with DPA and industry regulation
• Lead project teams or contribute to larger transformation programmes
• Support proposition development and continuous improvement across the team

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in data governance, including frameworks, policy writing, and operating model design
• Strong background in credit risk or financial services
• Experience managing or contributing to regulatory data initiatives (IRB, BCBS 239, etc.)
• Familiarity with data governance tools like Collibra or IBM IGC preferred
• Knowledge of data domains, metadata management, and business glossaries
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to solution design and client value

Preferred Qualifications

• DAMA, CDMP, or similar data governance certifications (desirable, not essential)
• Prior consulting experience or project-based delivery environments
• Exposure to insurance and/or banking data environments
• Ability to lead and mentor junior team members in matrix environments

Interview Process

1. Initial Chat - Culture, motivations, and mutual fit
2. Technical / Project Interview(s) - Deep dive into data governance knowledge and delivery approach
3. Final Interview - Senior stakeholder alignment and offer discussion