Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance - Governance Analyst - A fantastic opportunity to develop and expand our business-critical data governance capability

The Position

We're looking for a Governance Analyst to help drive forward some of our most ambitious and exciting data governance initiatives.

Summary of the role

Howden Group Services is looking for a Data Governance practitioner with two to three years' experience to support the enhancement and implementation of our Data Governance framework across the whole of the Group.

As a Governance Analyst, you will help embed a culture of excellence that focuses on delivering foundations for sustainable growth under the guidance of the Governance Lead and the Head of Data Governance, through the delivery of Data Governance services to business stakeholders and projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Governance Lead in the on-going development and implementation of the Data Governance Framework and Operating Model.

• Assist in defining and maintaining policies, standards, and other key components within the Data Governance Framework, making improvement recommendations.

• Work with other colleagues in Group Data to implement good Data Governance practices.

• Contribute to projects that deliver the new capabilities, services and assets.

• Support the integration of Data Governance risks and controls into the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

• Provide input to development and production of Key Performance and Key Risk Indicators for Data Governance.

• Assist in developing, disseminating and supporting data governance literacy materials and comms to Data Practitioners and wider data community.

• Help prepare meeting packs and reports and or template materials to facilitate data governance meetings.

• Support communications strategy and maintain and administrate the data governance SharePoint site.

• Help to ensure that Data Owners and Data Champions are suitably trained to carry out their activities.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience of working as Data Governance practitioner or similar role (at least 2 years).

• Experience of Data Governance approaches and practices in large organisation(s).

• Experience working with business, data and technical teams to clearly document Data Governance requirements.

• Experience of assisting in the implementation of Data Governance projects in a large organisation.

• Good communication skills with both business and technical stakeholders.

• A self-starter who can handle multiple priorities.

• Able to articulate sophisticated technical themes to business partners.

• High attention to detail whilst understanding the bigger picture.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

Desired

• Insurance broking or wider Financial Services industry knowledge

• Experience with Data Governance tools (e.g. Collibra, Informatica, Orchestra Networks etc.).

• Risk management practices

• Understanding of Data Quality Management

The Location

You will be based at our London City office with flexible remote working