Risk & Finance Data Governance Analyst AVP

We are currently seeking two experienced Risk & Finance Data Governance Analysts to join a leading financial services organisation in London, as part of a transformative data-led programme within the EMEA region. This is an exciting opportunity to support key Risk and Finance data initiatives aligned to BCBS239 and broader data governance strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of data governance across Risk and Finance domains, ensuring alignment with BCBS239 requirements.
• Develop and maintain data lineage, data definitions, and governance documentation for prioritised use cases.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across business, compliance, and technology functions to define data requirements.
• Monitor changes to data and manage release processes to ensure consistent quality and integrity.
• Support data quality investigations and remediation efforts, ensuring data is timely, complete, and accurate.
• Contribute to data governance forums and programmes to improve the organisation's overall data management maturity.
• Partner with Local Data Officers and teams to embed data standards and improve adoption across the region.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience in data governance, data quality management, and metadata practices.
• Proven understanding of BCBS239 and its application within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 banking environment.
• Familiarity with Risk and Finance data domains and associated regulatory requirements.
• Skilled in stakeholder management with a collaborative and persuasive communication style.
• Experience with data governance tools such as Collibra.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Business Process Modelling.
• Analytical problem-solver with the ability to work independently and manage cross-functional teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with ECB onboarding.
• Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint, SQL, Python or R.
• Understanding of data modelling (physical, logical, business).
• Familiarity with data engineering principles and regulatory reporting frameworks.

What's on Offer:

• A high-impact role in a growing data office, supporting a division-wide transformation programme.
• Opportunity to shape data governance culture from the ground up.
• Competitive day rate via umbrella, hybrid working, and a collaborative team culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity for talented data professionals looking to drive meaningful change and gain valuable experience within a forward-thinking organisation. Apply now to be considered.